Custodian - Day Shift

Custodial/Housekeeping Position

Individual is responsible for various custodial/housekeeping duties as required in the Montgomery County Court House and any other location, as designated. Incumbent will have the responsibility to perform routine cleaning procedures including but not limited to: sweep, mop floors, dust/polish furniture and equipment, clean glass at entrance doors, empty wastebaskets and remove trash, empty outside trash containers and ensure a clean, sanitary environment. Includes cleaning restrooms and restocking supplies to assure that staff and visitor's needs are met. Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor. This position requires operating floor machines, burnishers and carpet cleaning equipment.

Each area is shut down and cleaned according to a schedule providing minimum inconvenience to employees and the general public. Must be observant of custodial needs that may not necessarily be written. Effectively respond to unexpected changes in work volume, emergency scheduling or staff revisions.

Adheres to all safety rules for handling and disposing of cleaning agents; including universal precautions and proper use of personal protection equipment. Individual is required to be familiar and follow guidelines for the use of safety equipment when operating power equipment.

Able to communicate effectively with other staff and visitors. Works harmoniously with other members of staff. Each custodian is trained in the proper handling of chemicals and the handling of hazardous items. Attendance and punctuality a must. Each custodian will respond to any cleaning assignment during their shift which may include janitorial duties at another County location.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Prior custodial experience.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands or arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.