Custodian

This is primarily a custodial/cleaning position focused on keeping County buildings clean, sanitary, safe, and welcoming. Typical duties include cleaning restrooms, floors, carpets, offices and common areas, emptying garbage, restocking supplies, and periodic deep cleaning. The position may also assist with minor building maintenance, groundskeeping, snow removal, and other projects as needed.

Hours: Monday through Thursday 2:00 pm -10:30 pm & Friday 9:00 am – 5:30 pm.

Job Summary

To provide custodial and light building maintenance services so that public buildings are clean and in efficient working condition; performs related work as required.

Supervision Received

Employees working in this job class work under general supervision and usually receive some instruction with respect to details of most assignments, but are free to develop their own work sequences within established procedures, methods, and policies. They are often physically removed from their supervisor and are only subject to periodic supervisory checks. 

This position reports to the Building and Grounds Supervisor, but may also receive limited work direction from the Utility Maintenance Custodian.

Supervision Exercised

No formal supervisory authority, but is occasionally required to serve as a work leader over temporary staff and/or STS workers.

Essential Functions

This position description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other essential and nonessential functions as assigned or apparent to meet the ongoing needs of the department and organization. Regular attendance and punctuality are essential requirements of this position.

1. Cleans and maintains buildings so they are safe, sanitary, and attractive. Duties may include but not be limited to: Empty wastebaskets, mop and disinfect floors, clean and disinfect sinks, mirrors, toilet bowl-seats, urinals, and pipes, fill hand soap, paper towel, and tissue supplies, check that restroom faucets and drains are working properly, clean doors and partitions, spot clean walls and ceiling, replace lights, clean baseboards and light fixtures, clean exterior of all dispensers, vacuum carpeted areas, sweep tiled floors with dust mop, clean window glass on doors, clean whiteboards, dust ledges and other surfaces, clean shades or blinds, clean and disinfect drinking fountains, clean stairs, set-up tables and chairs before training or events, clean and put away tables after training or events, clean ceiling vents, strip/seal/wax tiled floors, shampoo carpets, sand and seal window ledges, clean furniture, desks, tables and chairs, and other related duties. Hauls garbage out of the buildings.
2. Reports signs of vandalism or abuse of facilities.
3. Secures buildings when necessary by locking doors and windows.
4. Operates equipment safely wearing proper personal protective equipment when necessary. Performs minor building and equipment repairs and maintenance.
5. Disposes of recycling materials according to policy.
6. May occasionally perform groundskeeping activities, including mow the grass, trim, rake, pull weeds, plant flowers or shrubs, and assist with snow and ice removal from entryways, walkways and parking lots by shoveling, sweeping, and spreading salt mixture. Picks up litter on grounds.
7. May occasionally paint, perform light carpentry duties, and assist with other projects as required.
8. Picks up supplies and runs other errands as necessary.
9. Attends training and meetings as needed.

• Performs other related duties as assigned or apparent.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED. Prior experience or training in building and property maintenance is preferred, but not required. Must be able to work second shift hours.
• Valid Minnesota driver’s license required. Employment reference checks, a criminal background check, and pre-employment physical will be performed as part of the pre-employment process.
• Must have the physical ability to regularly lift and hoist up to 50 pounds when hauling garbage out of the buildings, to climb/descend stairs for cleaning, and to bend, twist, lift, push, and pull when mopping and sweeping and performing other essential functions of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

Knowledge of:

1. County and departmental policies, procedures, and practices.
2. Basic cleaning and repair responsibilities and procedures surrounding the maintenance of a large facility.
3. OSHA regulations and safe operation of tools and equipment.

Skill in:

1. Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, and the general public sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
2. Reading, writing, and speaking English proficiently.
3. Organizing and prioritizing work.
4. Operating hand tools, small power tools, and other job-related equipment.

Ability to:

1. Present a positive attitude in the workplace, promote a spirit of teamwork and cooperation, and be able to treat all county staff and the public with respect, honesty, and consideration.
2. Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
3. Work independently and exercise good judgment, demonstrating a high degree of self-motivation.
4. Attention to detail and ability to identify needed repairs.
5. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and the public.
6. Exercise independent judgment, and demonstrate good organization and time management skills.
7. Endure physical demands of the position involving long hours of standing, heavy lifting, climbing, bending, twisting, balancing, stooping, kneeling and crouching.

Language Skills

Basic Skills - Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Basic Skills – Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Skills

Intermediate Skills – Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient at using the following software.

County Payroll Software, E-time, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Internet, and other job-related software. 

Ability to Travel

Travel is required for delivering mail to the post office and occasionally for running errands to pick up parts or supplies.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should consistently demonstrate the following competencies (definitions attached or available upon request):

Ethics, attendance/punctuality, safety and security, dependability, problem solving, technical skills, customer service, interpersonal skills, oral communication, teamwork, quality management, cost consciousness, diversity, organizational support, judgment, motivation, planning/organizing, professionalism, quality, quantity, adaptability, and initiative.

Work Environment

This position involves primarily indoor work. Indoor work will involve the use of various cleaning equipment and chemicals. Outdoor is limited in duration, but when assigned may involve working during periods of extreme hot or cold weather.

Work is medium to heavy, involving lifting and carrying objects weighing over 50 pounds. Finger and manual dexterity and motor coordination are required for the variety of tasks performed. Subject to working with cleaning chemicals.

Equipment and Tools

Janitorial cart, mop, broom, floor buffing machine, computer, copier, telephone, calculator, hand tools, power tools, measuring and metering devices, lawn mower, weed whip, shovel, rake, garden tools, and other job-related tools and equipment, in addition to county-owned vehicles.

Physical Activities/Requirements

Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, daily lifting, carrying, use of fingers, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Must have the ability to regularly lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee performs medium to heavy work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Offers of employment are conditional on successful completion of a physical exam, to ensure the applicant’s ability to meet the physical demands of the job.

Working safely is a condition of employment. Aitkin County is a drug-free workplace.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Aitkin County reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee.

Reasonable Accommodation Notice

The County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

07/7/2015

Our Vision: We strive to be a county of safe, vibrant communities that place value on good stewardship of local resources.

Our Mission: Aitkin County’s mission is to provide outstanding service in a fiscally responsible manner through innovation and collaboration with respect for all.

Our Core Values: Collaboration, Innovation, Integrity, People-Focused, Professionalism