CUSTODIAL WORKER

Job TitlePerforms a variety of housekeeping, limited repair, and exterior cleaning duties in the maintenance of County buildings, and facilities.Essential FunctionsSweeps, strips, mops, and vacuums floor surfaces.Seals and buffs tile and wood floors.Cleans walls, woodwork, light fixtures, changes and empties trash receptacles.Cleans restrooms.Replaces bottled water containers in dispensers as required.Moves furniture, prepares rooms for scheduled programs and activities, and cleans up after scheduled events.Assists in making repairs to custodial and janitorial equipment; replaces light bulbs and fluorescent tubes as necessary.Secures assigned buildings at the end of the workday, locks doors, and activates security systems.Completes all written documentation related to job functions.(These Major job duties are not a complete statement of all duties required of the job. Employees will be required to perform such other related job duties as may be assigned or required.)Minimum Education & ExperienceGraduation from high school or a General Equivalency Diploma unless exempt as provided under Article 25.9. Two (2) years related experience in custodial work including operation of floor buffing equipment or any combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job. Valid driver's license. Prior to application. Incumbent will be required to pass NCSO Level 2 security clearance.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesKnowledge of cleaning procedures and the effective use of buffing and other cleaning equipment, materials, and supplies.Use and maintain a variety of hand and power tools that are necessary to perform custodial duties.Understand, apply safety and instruct others regarding safety rules.Understand and follow oral and written instructions.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County employees.Give and receive information relating to Building Maintenance and repair needs.ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.Standing: On ladders, on steps or on the ground for sustained periods of time.Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, at times for long distances.Raising: Objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position.Lifting over 50 pounds.Grasping: Picking, pinching, and/or manipulating small objects in confined spaces.Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken.WORK ENVIRONMENT:Work is performed in various locations, both indoors and outdoors. Exposure to heat, dirt, dust, grime, fumes, cold and wet adverse climatic conditions. Noise or vibration from machinery.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will continue to be received until the listed closing date or the position is filled, whichever is earliest. Submission of an application does not guarantee the applicant an interview. Applicants will be subject to a criminal background check.Nassau County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. Nassau County values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country and that the County supports the hiring of returning service members, military spouses, and their family members as such this position is eligible for Veterans' Preference in accordance with applicable laws.The information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, environmental conditions, or qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. This position may be required to work in a safety sensitive capacity at any time based on emergency declaration or other operational need. Nassau County reserves the right to edit or re-write this job description at any time.