CITY
OF
CUSTODIAN
DEFINITION
This is a non-exempt position, which is
moderately heavy manual work in the care and maintenance of municipal
buildings.
An employee in this classification is
responsible for the performance of a wide variety of housekeeping tasks. Primary responsibility is for the use of
proper methods and materials in cleaning and caring for municipal buildings and
equipment. Work is normally performed under the supervision of a higher
classified employee who issues work orders and instructions. Work is reviewed
by the immediate supervisor; constant supervision is not necessary for routine
and repetitive tasks.
EXAMPLES
OF WORK PERFORMED
Duties include the use of proper methods and
materials in cleaning and caring for municipal buildings.
Scrub, mop, vacuum, sweep and polish floors.
Dust and polish furniture.
Wash windows, walls, toilets, washrooms and
fixtures.
Empty waste baskets.
Move office furniture and equipment as directed.
Set up chairs, tables and equipment for
meetings, classes, special events, etc.
May perform miscellaneous pick-up and delivery
of errands as required.
Performs related work as required and as
directed.
KNOWLEDGE,
ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Knowledge of the methods, materials and
equipment used in cleaning and maintaining municipal buildings and property.
Ability to perform routine building maintenance,
such as scrub, mop, vacuum, sweep and polish floors, clean office area,
restrooms, etc.
Ability to move office furniture and equipment,
set up chairs, tables and equipment for meetings, classes, special events, etc.
Ability to understand and carry out instructions
and to complete work assignments correctly.
Ability to adhere to tight schedules and still
maintain work quality.
CUSTODIAN
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Ability to use hand tools, mops, brooms, vacuum
cleaners, floor polishers, ladders and cleaning materials.
Ability to perform routine minor repairs such as
changing light bulbs and ballast, window repairs, plumbing repairs, etc.
Ability to operate a City vehicle and possess
the required license.
Ability to establish and maintain an effective
working relationship with other municipal employees, City officials and the
general public.
Skilled in the use and safe operation of
equipment used in completing assigned tasks and knowledge of safety rules as
required by the City.
Sufficient physical strength and agility to
perform a variety of routine custodial tasks in the care and limited
maintenance of buildings and equipment.
DESIRABLE
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Some experience in the performance of custodial
work; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides
the required knowledge, abilities and skills may be considered.
This is a designated Recovery classification
in the Citys Emergency Operations Plan and will require the employee occupying
this position to work for declared emergencies.
Attendance at National Incident Management System (NIMS) training at the
appropriate level is mandatory.
REV. 10/07
Equal
Opportunity Employer
Drug
Free Workplace