Custodian (7a-3p)

Job Description

General Purpose

This is building custodial work at the full performance level on one of three shifts. A position in this class transports furniture and supplies, sweeps and removes debris, and checks lighting and other elements for any needed repairs. A position in this class is differentiated from those in related classes by the routine nature of the duties performed.

Supervision Received

This position reports directly to the Custodial Superintendent.

Supervision Exercised

This position is not responsible for the supervision of other employees or functions.

Essential Duties of the Position

• Performs custodial tasks, such as sweeping, vacuuming, mopping and waxing floors and cleaning bathroom fixtures and surfaces. Washes windows.
• Checks for sufficient paper supplies in washrooms, adding additional supplies as needed.
• Checks water cooler bottles and replaces the same.
• Empties waste cans and replaces liners in County buildings and offices.
• Spreads salt and removes snow from walkways.
• Cleans up exterior drains of debris.
• Assembles and removes furniture, bookshelves, etc., sets up chairs and tables as requested.
• Unloads delivery trucks and transports supplies to receiving office.
• Checks assigned space for maintenance needs. Refers more involved needs to supervisor for other action.

*An employee assigned to this title shall perform a majority, but may not perform all, of the duties listed in this job description. Conversely, minor level duties performed on the job may not be listed. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Required Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience – Completion of a high school, or general equivalency, diploma.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of methods and techniques of building custodial work.
• Ability to read directions, instructions and safety precautions pertaining to cleaning products and equipment, alarm systems and the like, and to maintain basic records of activities.
• Ability to learn the specific uses of any assigned equipment and products.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to keep basic records of supplies, activities and occurrences.
• Ability to respond correctly and politely to associates, other County personnel, representative of contracted organizations, and the public.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English to perform the duties of this position.

Tools and Equipment

Floor buffers, steam cleaners, carpet cleaners, washers, vacuum, mops, broom, and dusting equipment.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

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.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet during indoor night shift operation.

Selection Guidelines

Formal application, rating of education and experience, oral interview and reference check as well as job related tests may be required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

FLSA Status : FLSA NON-EXEMPT (ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME )

Designation : CAREER SERVICE

Pay Grade : RU/GR02

Union Status : AFSCME RESIDUAL PROFESSIONAL UNIT

Updated July 2025