Custodian - 2nd Shift

Posting number: 1002537

Department: Public Works

Division: Buildings and Grounds

Job classification: Custodian

Posting type: Open

Categories: Public Works, Custodial

Summary

Examples of duties

The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description.  The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

• Maintains floors by vacuuming and shampooing carpets and upholstery; buffing, stripping and waxing floors; and mopping and sweeping uncarpeted areas.
• Cleans and maintains buildings by removing trash and debris; dust mopping floors in the building; dusting furniture, chairs, blinds, window skills, and book shelves; cleaning restrooms and water fountains; and reporting any unsafe equipment or conditions found in the building.
• Cleans all restroom facilities including sinks, toilets, and floors; cleans drinking fountains.  Cleans light fixtures and replaces bulbs when needed. 
• Cleans the outside of the building by removing spider webs, cleaning light fixtures; and cleaning interior and exterior windows.

When Assigned to Public Works:

• Provides emergency response during severe weather (snow, floods, storms, etc.).

DDITIONAL DUTIES 

• Backs up other staff, as assigned.
• Performs additional duties to support operational requirements as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience
High School Diploma or GED.  No experience required.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above

Certifications/Licenses Job Knowledge
No knowledge of specific work. Ability to learn and general knowledge of having a job such as timeliness and receiving directions.

Reading
Basic: Ability to recognize meaning of common two- or three-syllable words.

Writing
Basic: Ability to recognize meaning of common two- or three-syllable words.

Math
Basic: Ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations.

Communication Skills
Requires regular & routine interaction involving exchange and receipt of information.

Independence and Decision-Making
Normally performs the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies.  There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties.  Performance reviewed periodically.

Technical Skills
Requires the use of standard technical skills appropriate to the work environment of the organization.

Fiscal Responsibilities
No budgetary/fiscal responsibility.

Supervisory Responsibilities
No responsibility for the direction or supervision of others.

Supplemental information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work requires heavy physical effort, exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.
• Adequate vision, hearing and talking to drive and communicate effectively with others.
• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing/pulling, handling, kneeling, crouching, bending, and twisting.  Adequate vision, hearing and talking to effectively communicate with others.
• Occasional climbing and balancing.
• Rare sitting and fine dexterity.

NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment, tools and other resources, including work time. 
• Regular and predictable attendance is expected.
• May occasionally experience time pressure and work closely with others as part of a team.
• May rarely experience emergency situations; frequent change of tasks; irregular work schedule/overtime; performing multiple tasks simultaneously; tedious or exacting work; and noisy/distracting environment.

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE
Typically uses cleaning equipment such as vacuums, buffers, carpet cleaners, pressure washers, etc.; and any other equipment as appropriate or as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
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