What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facility Cleaning position at Hempfield Township Board of Supervisors?
The Facility Cleaning / Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and organized environment across our facilities. This position is vital to ensuring a welcoming and hygienic space for staff and visitors.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
The Facility Cleaning / Custodian position duties will include, but not be limited to, the following:
1. Perform routine cleaning tasks, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and dusting of floors, furniture, and surfaces.
2. Clean and sanitize restrooms, including toilets, sinks, mirrors, and restocking supplies.
3. Ensure hallways, lobby, breakroom, and meeting rooms are kept tidy and free of obstacles.
4. Clean mirrors and glass partitions using appropriate cleaning solutions.
5. Empty trash receptacles and dispose of waste properly.
6. Monitor and maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and report any shortages.
7. Ensure proper use and care of cleaning equipment and materials.
8. Adhere to all safety protocols and use personal protective equipment as needed.
9. Report maintenance issues or safety hazards to the appropriate personnel.
10. Provide other services and perform other tasks as requested or assigned by the Township Manager.
Education & Experience:
1. A minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
2. Previous custodial or cleaning experience is preferred.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
The individual must possess the following skills and abilities or be able to demonstrate that they can perform the essential function of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
1. Ability to follow instructions and work independently with minimal supervision.
2. Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining cleanliness.
3. Availability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends, as needed.
4. Must obtain all Pennsylvania Act 153 Child Abuse Clearances and CPR and First Aid Certifications.
5. Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time, and devise solutions to immediate problems without much time for consideration.
6. Understanding of the English Language.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed is performed both inside and outside the normal office setting. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee might have to work in outside weather conditions, and will be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, frigid or hot temperatures, airborne particles, and extremely noisy environments.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Classification: Non-Exempt/Non-Union/Part-Time/Hourly
