CUSTODIAN

Custodial And Building Maintenance Worker

Applicants are encouraged to apply early. The application review process will take place immediately and continue until the position is filled. This recruitment may close any time after the first review or when a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Hiring range for this position is $37,190.40 - $44,428.80. Initial placement for new employees is customarily at entry level through 35% percentile. Pay grade for this position is 12.

The work schedule for this position is Monday through Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

General definition of work:

Performs responsible semiskilled custodial and building maintenance work in the care and cleaning of County buildings and facilities. Work is performed under the regular supervision of Facility Services Supervisor. Daily guidance and direction provided by a Senior Custodian.

Examples Of Duties

Essential functions / typical tasks:

Cleaning and maintaining public buildings and grounds.

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Dusts and/or polishes chairs, tables, shelves and other furniture or equipment.
• Washes windows, walls, woodwork and venetian blinds.
• Completes daily written checklist.
• Vacuums, sweeps, damp and dust mops floors and stairwells.
• May wax and use buffers on floors.
• Gathers and disposes of refuse.
• Picks up paper and trash from grounds; cleans parking decks.
• Cleans and supplies restrooms daily.
• Moves furniture, office equipment and boxes.
• Assists with setting up various meeting areas.
• Assists with building maintenance as requested
• Ensures building is secured at close of business.
• May be assigned to the mobile crew.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

Some knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment; some knowledge of the cleaning process and procedures required by the County; ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions; ability to get along will with others; ability to read.

Minimum Education / Experience Requirements

Education and experience:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.

Some county job postings indicate that you can qualify with an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If this language is included in the job description, it means you may qualify through either education, your years of directly related experience, or a combination of both. If you have indicated that you have earned a certificate, diploma, or degree from a technical school, college, or university, please note that Cabarrus County will verify your educational credentials. Official transcripts must clearly show the specific credential awarded to ensure accurate validation.

Special requirements: possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina. Position may be a safety-sensitive position as defined by the Drug Free Workplace Policy. Some overtime and after-hours work is required.

Physical requirements:

This is normally medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; some work may require the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, stooping, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for operation of machines, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, hazards and atmospheric conditions. The worker may be exposed to blood borne and airborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.

Supplemental Information

Cabarrus County selects applicants for employment based on job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or political influence. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application. Applicants who obtained their education outside of the United States and its territories are expected to assume responsibility for having their academic degrees validated as equivalent to a degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.

Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual position, only the most recent application received prior to the posting closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Processing applications will take an average of 6 – 8 weeks due to the high volume of applications received. It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the most qualified applicants.

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