Temporary Part-Time Custodian

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the cleaning and maintenance of the Community Center, Atwater Memorial Library, and Edward Smith Library and grounds as assigned. Assists staff in preparation of facilities for events. Maintains safety standards at all times. Follows and enforces town and department policies. Ensures quality customer service at all times. Work is performed under limited supervision.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

• Perform cleaning and maintenance tasks, including but not limited to dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, or washing floors, windows, and walls.
• Disinfecting surfaces
• Remove trash and debris from assigned properties.
• Sets up, moves, and takes down various items of furniture or equipment.
• Checks various types of building equipment for normal operating conditions.
• Replaces damaged or broken fixtures and equipment.
• Inventories and dispenses routine materials and supplies.
• Monitor buildings and grounds for security and safety conditions.
• Performs manual snow and ice controls tasks, when needed.
• Water and weed gardens, flowerpots and hanging baskets as needed.
• Reports abnormal building conditions to supervisor.
• Ensure quality customer service through positive interactions with participants, staff, guardians, and the public.
• Maintains the highest level of safety and risk management.
• Responds appropriately to all emergencies and reports all incidents to the appropriate supervisor.
• Maintain records, reports, daily equipment, facility checks, and other reports as assigned.
• Maintain appropriate certifications and training hours as required.
• Assists in the transportation of books and other materials between buildings

SUPERVISION:

None

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

· Some high school

· 2 years’ experience in custodial, janitorial or maintenance work

· Valid CT driver’s license

· American Red Cross CPR & First Aid certifications or willingness to attain certification

· Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may be considered

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

· Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools used in the maintenance and cleaning of public buildings and grounds.

· Knowledge of the functioning and regular maintenance processes of building systems.

· Knowledge of safe working practices and hazardous materials requirements.

· Skill in adapting to a changing work environment, competing demands and ability to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events

· Ability to pass pre-employment background check, physical, and drug screen

· Ability to clearly communicate and understand information in English, both orally and in writing

· Ability to manage multiple priorities to ensure that deadlines are met and to set priorities that move projects through efficiently to achieve customer and quality objectives

· Ability to identify potential issues, modify processes, and resolve conflict as the need arises

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, residents, and coworkers

· Ability to regularly attend work and arrive punctually for designated work schedule

· Ability to respond to emergency situations as needed

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear clearly and exchange information with other employees, patrons, and the general public. The employee is frequently required to lift, walk, sit, and stand for prolonged periods of time; carry, push, and/or pull; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching overhead, climbing ladders and/or crawling. The employee must be capable of lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the abilities to adjust focus.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Tasks are regularly performed inside and outside with potential for exposure to adverse conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, fumes and/or poor ventilation, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature and noise extremes, machinery and/or moving vehicles, vibrations, electric currents, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, gases or chemicals, oils and other cutting fluids, violence and/or disease, or pathogenic substances

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Some tasks require manual dexterity, in addition to visual and hearing acuity. Some tasks may involve identifying and distinguishing colors. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally and in writing.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 19 per week

Physical Setting:

• Camp
• Office
• Outdoor work

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21