Custodian

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

8am-1pm Monday to Friday

Under direct and indirect supervision, an employee in this class performs moderately heavy manual work cleaning municipal buildings. The incumbent is responsible for a variety of housekeeping tasks and occasional minor maintenance during an assigned shift. Some assignments may require skills which are readily learned on the job. Work is performed under direct supervision of a Lead Custodian or Building Manager, but many tasks assigned may be routine and repetitive, and once learned can be carried on without difficulty and with less direct supervision. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Mops, waxes, polishes and strips floor; vacuums carpets;

Dusts and polishes furniture, bookcases, paneling and light fixtures;

Washes windows, walls and woodwork; empties garbage cans and trash baskets;

Cleans lavatories; and replenishes supplies.

Moves furniture and equipment from one place to another as directed; makes minor repairs;

May perform painting.

Performs outside maintenance tasks, such as shoveling snow;

May perform grounds maintenance work.

Replacing light bulbs and ballasts, minor electrical and plumbing repairs as required.

Set up and break down for meetings.

Must be able to lift 50 lbs

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Working knowledge of the materials, methods and equipment used in custodial work; ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions; ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to cleaning equipment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.50 per hour

Work Location: In person