Custodian

Summary of Responsibilities:

The purpose of this position is to maintain the cleanliness, safety and orderliness of County facilities, including the Courthouse, and surrounding grounds. Custodians are responsible for performing a range of cleaning and maintenance duties to ensure a hygienic and well-kept environment keeping areas functioning smoothly and safely.

Essential Responsibilities and Functions:

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment of this position.

• Perform housekeeping duties. Clean floors by sweeping, mopping, buffing, vacuuming; Clean surfaces, ceiling fixtures and furniture by dusting, polishing, and sanitizing; emptying trash bins and remove trash from buildings
• Disinfect, maintain and stock restrooms with needed supplies
• Clean/sanitize walls, blinds, handrails, doors and areas used by the public and county employees
• Demonstrate proper cleaning techniques while wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, following chemical use and safety procedures
• Assist in maintaining grounds care for courthouse and county facilities
• Clean/sanitize surfaces with the use of an ultra-low volume fogger when and where necessary
• Clean/sanitize any location in the county where courts may be operating
• Coordinate supply needs
• Secure buildings; Ensure doors are properly secured when not in use to maintain security
• Demonstrate reliability; Being punctual and dependable, willing to perform assigned daily tasks consistently
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of chemicals used for cleaning and the appropriate precautions necessary to include proper disposal and other hazardous components;

Knowledge of cleaning equipment and their proper use;

Ability to follow safe work practices including workplace safety policies and procedures;

Ability to use building cleaning equipment and chemicals;

Skilled in maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;

Skilled in using tact and diplomacy with the public and County departments

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid Texas Driver's License

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and criminal background check.

I understand that final confirmation of any job offer will be contingent upon my undergoing a pre-employment drug screening, and failure to submit to such screening, the falsification of a screen, or a positive finding on a test will remove me from consideration for employment for one year.

I also understand a criminal history check will be conducted. Although a disqualification is possible, in accordance with federal and state laws, a previous conviction does not automatically disqualify me from consideration for employment. However, if I attempt to withhold information or falsify information pertaining to previous convictions, I will be disqualified from further employment consideration.

Nothing herein creates either a contract or offer of employment.

Salary : $27,000 - $30,000