Custodian

JOB SUMMARY (Why does job exist?)

The Custodian reports directly to the Maintenance Manager or the Maintenance Supervisor in his absence. This position is responsible for general tasks as directed. The duties may include cleaning buildings, removing debris, and keeping areas neat and tidy. Vacuums and buffs floors, shampoo carpets, empties trash receptacles, and replace lining of trash cans. Applicants working at this level will have a professional aptitude, and be self-motivated with goals for continuous improvement. The position will be supporting the Longview Power 700 MW Super-Critical Coal Fired Generating Station.

ESSSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain buildings industrial or commercial property.
• Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them.
• Empty waste receptacles, remove trash to designated area compactor or dumpster
• Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.
• Clean windows and mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, and squeegees.
• Clean and sanitize drinking fountains
• Thoroughly clean restrooms by using a germicidal cleaner on all surfaces of washbasins, toilets, urinals, partitions, and wet mopping the floors.
• Supply restrooms
• Identify and report malfunctioning of plumbing, electrical, or mechanical equipment
• Report supplies needed to be furnished
• Dust furniture and equipment weekly
• Dust high and low areas (pictures, clocks, ledges, partitions, top and bottom)
• On an as needed basis: carpet shampooing; strip and refinish resilient tile floor; wash windows outside; clean blinds; wall washing; recondition resilient tile floors by high speed buffing; and mold remediation
• Comply with all Safety & Environmental policies, practices and procedures
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals
• Required to be on call and work night shift when needed
• And any other duties assigned to meet the Vision, fulfill the Mission, and abide by the Values of this organization

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILIITES

Does this job have supervisory responsibilities? No

Supervision Received:

Immediate supervision: receives close supervision related to specific work activities, assignments, methods, etc; usually receives frequent surveillance over job activities; instructions are detailed and assignments are typical short-term.

Are there non-supervisory employees who report directly to this job? No

Are there subordinate supervisors reporting to this job? No

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Level of education and experience needed to successfully accomplish the essential duties of this job.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Level of language (ability to read, write and speak English) needed to successfully accomplish the essential duties of this job.

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Level of mathematical skills and ability to successfully accomplish the essential duties of this job.

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY

Level of reasoning skills and abilities needed to successfully accomplish the essential duties of his/her job.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

COMPUTER OPERATIONS

Basic personal computer skills.

PLANNING/ORGANIZATION

Handles multiple tasks simultaneously.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Licenses, certificates, or registrations that are required to perform the essential duties of this job.

Valid Driver?s License

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

How much on-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities?

Rare: Respirator Use; Computer Work

Occasional: Climbing or balancing; Tasting or smelling

Frequent: Standing; Walking; Sitting; Using hands to fingers, handle or feel; Reaching with hands and arms; Stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling; Talking or hearing; Driving

Does this job require that weight be lifted or force be exerted? If so, how much and how often?

Frequent: Up to 50 lbs

Rare: Up to 100 lbs

WORKING CONDITIONS

Outdoor and indoor shop environment with adequate ventilation.

Frequent: Wet or humid conditions (non-weather); Work near moving mechanical parts; Extreme heat (non-weather)

Occasional: Work in high precarious places; Toxic or caustic chemicals; Outdoor weather conditions; Vibration

Rare: Extreme cold (non-weather); Risk of electrical shock; Work with explosives; Risk of radiation

How much noise is typical for the work environment of this job?

Quiet (examples: library, private office)

TRAVEL

5%