Public Works Custodian- Part-Time

TOWNSHIP OF MOON
JOB DESCRIPTION

DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS

JOB TITLE: PART-TIME CUSTODIAN

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR – FACILITIES

DATE: MARCH 2025

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Part-time Custodian performs general cleaning duties at Township facilities. This position has no supervisory responsibilities and is classified as non-exempt under the FLSA. The work week is 20-29 hours per week and may include evening and weekend work. Supervision will be provided by the Assistant Director of Facilities, with oversight provided by FT Custodian.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Get to and from the work site at the times scheduled.

2. Perform general cleaning duties at Township facilities (Municipal Building, Police Station, Robin Hill, Schoolhouse Activity Center, Park Office, etc.).

3. Empty and clean wastebaskets and recycling containers and insert appropriate liners on a daily basis. Deposit trash bags and recycling materials in designated containers.

4. Clean hard surface floors by sweeping, waxing, or dust mopping.

5. Clean carpeted areas by vacuuming and spot clean all stains. Return furnishings to their appropriate location upon completion.

6. Clean and disinfect all sinks and drinking fountains.

7. Clean counters, chairs, and other office area furnishings.

8. Thoroughly clean urinals and toilets with a solution containing a commercial grade disinfectant. Damp mop lavatory floors with germicidal solutions. Clean mirrors and metal fixtures. Spot clean lavatory walls. Refill soap and paper product dispensers. Dust tops of lavatory partitions.

9. Clean entrance door glass and frames to remove marks and smudges.

10. Provide written notice to the Public Works Facilities Manager of any irregularities in need of servicing, including, but not limited to, defective plumbing fixtures, burned out light bulbs, or frayed carpets.

11. Turn out all lights except those required remain on overnight.

12. Performs any other duties or functions as assigned from time to time by the Public Works Facilities Manager.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Ability to effectively perform basic cleaning techniques.

2. Ability to maintain confidentiality.

3. Ability to courteously interact with employees and members of the public.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Graduation from high school or GED.

2. Possession of valid PA driver’s license.

3. Ability to maintain CJIS (Criminal Justice Information System) clearance throughout the term of employment.

4. PA State Police Criminal Record Clearance.

5. FBI Criminal History Clearance.

6. PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

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.

1. Work may require exertion of up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.

2. Work requires walking; use of hands to finger, handle or feel objects, equipment, or controls; reach with hands and arms; occasionally lifting or moving up to 45 pounds; and, stooping, kneeling or crouching.

3. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

4. The noise level of the work environment is usually quiet.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

• Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interviews and reference check.

• Job related tests may be required.

• The Township takes into consideration any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT, ACCURACY AND COMPREHENSION:

The duties listed in the above job description 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 the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 29 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18