CUSTODIAL WORKER

Custodial DutiesThe purpose of this position is to perform the full range of custodial duties in an assigned area. Regular and recurring duties and responsibilities include:Maintains a specified area in an orderly and clean manner.Vacuum cleans rugs, and draperies.Sweeps, mops, strips, scrubs, waxes, and polishes floors using industrial type power equipment.Adjusts and changes buffers, brushes and other attachments on power equipment.Dusts, waxes, and polishes furniture.Dusts ledges and woodwork.Empties ashtrays and wastebaskets.Polishes door knobs and other metal fixtures.Cleans glass partitions, inside and outside windows, using stepladders and extension ladders.Maintains restrooms in clean, orderly, and sanitary condition.Cleans, disinfects, and deodorizes, lavatories, urinals, and toilet bowls.Cleans, mirrors, and water fountains.Replaces deodorizers, toilet tissue, hand towels, and soap.Reports water leaks, clogged drains, and other conditions requiring maintenance to supervisor.Maintains supply of cleaning materials, and advises supervisor when more supplies are needed, or when equipment needs repair or replacement.Performs seasonal tasks as required; such as, applying ice control material to entrances of buildings, shoveling snow, picking up litter around buildings, mowing grass, and watering lawns around buildings.Performs other related duties as assigned.Evaluating factors:Skill and knowledge: Must know the proper uses of a variety of special cleaning and sanitizing solutions and how to remove different kinds of stains from a wide variety of surfaces. Must be able to clean and make adjustments to power cleaning equipment.Responsibility: Work is assigned either orally or through written work schedule from supervisor who provides only general instructions on the work to be done. Incumbent plans sequence of tasks and selects equipment and cleaning agents.Physical Effort: Moderately heavy physical effort is required. Heavy lifting occasionally 50 pounds or more; pushing and moving furniture; work from ladders.Working Conditions: Usually works indoors and occasionally outdoors. In contact with strong cleaning agents. Danger of falls on slippery surfaces or when working on ladders and when using heavy power equipment.