Custodian - 2nd Shift

Provides custodial services to city facilities. Removes trash and debris from work areas, vacuums carpets, dusts, mops, cleans glass and bathrooms, stocks bathrooms. Responsibilities vary depending upon assignment.

The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

• Maintains floors by vacuuming and shampooing carpets and upholstery; buffing, stripping and waxing floors; and mopping and sweeping uncarpeted areas.
• Cleans and maintains buildings by removing trash and debris; dust mopping floors in the building; dusting furniture, chairs, blinds, window skills, and book shelves; cleaning restrooms and water fountains; and reporting any unsafe equipment or conditions found in the building.
• Cleans all restroom facilities including sinks, toilets, and floors; cleans drinking fountains. Cleans light fixtures and replaces bulbs when needed.
• Cleans the outside of the building by removing spider webs, cleaning light fixtures; and cleaning interior and exterior windows.

• Provides emergency response during severe weather (snow, floods, storms, etc.).

• Backs up other staff, as assigned.
• Performs additional duties to support operational requirements as assigned.

Education and Experience
High School Diploma or GED. No experience required.

• Requires valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record according to City criteria

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work requires heavy physical effort, exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.
• Adequate vision, hearing and talking to drive and communicate effectively with others.
• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing/pulling, handling, kneeling, crouching, bending, and twisting. Adequate vision, hearing and talking to effectively communicate with others.
• Occasional climbing and balancing.
• Rare sitting and fine dexterity.

• Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment, tools and other resources, including work time.
• Regular and predictable attendance is expected.
• May occasionally experience time pressure and work closely with others as part of a team.
• May rarely experience emergency situations; frequent change of tasks; irregular work schedule/overtime; performing multiple tasks simultaneously; tedious or exacting work; and noisy/distracting environment.