What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian - Full Time with Benefits position at Transportation?
NATURE OF WORK:
An employee hired for this position performs a variety of manual work duties daily to assist in keeping the indoor and outdoor location clean and maintained. The employee also would be responsible for performing recurring tasks in accordance with established practices and cleaning schedules. If a problem or issue arises, this employee will assist the direct supervisor or administrator. Supervision is direct with frequent inspections to assure completion of assignments in accordance with instructions given and standards of cleanliness.
SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS:
- Daily cleaning practices that include but are not limited to; sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, etc.
- Daily sanitation and cleaning of all restroom and break room facilities.
- Routine outdoor upkeep of all grounds and landscaping on property which includes but is not limited to the operation of zero turn lawnmowers, grass-cutting, pruning, litter pickup, weed eating, blowing and removal of debris and seasonal leaves, mulching, etc.
- Routine washing windows, walls, or other surfaces. Unloading and loading deliveries as needed.
- Routine replenishment of supplies in restrooms, kitchens, and workroom facilities.
- Routine emptying of waste baskets and other trash receptacles. Transporting goods and materials between buildings onsite as needed.
- Routine general maintenance, repair, and upkeep of facilities with reports to supervisor any damages or needed repairs.
- Cleaning practices that include but are not limited to waxing & polishing floors as needed.
- Operate forklifts, utility transport vehicles, and other like equipment as needed.
- Assisting in moving or arranging furniture as needed.
- Locks and unlocks doors as needed.
- Assist in controlling the heating and air equipment at location as needed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES NEEDED:
- Ability to follow simple oral and written directions.
- Skill in general household type repairs and maintenance.
- Skill in cleaning methods, as well as safe use of cleaning materials and equipment.
- Must be able to safely operate outdoor power equipment.
- Must be able to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 lbs as an essential function of the job for loading and unloading deliveries when needed and regular outdoor grounds upkeep.
- While not a requirement of the job, applicants who have or are willing to get a bus license would be preferred; as this job is partially assigned to the school transportation department and occasional moving of passenger school buses would be helpful.
DISCLAIMER
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.
