Custodian

Custodian

HOURLY: $13.20 JOB OBJECTIVES: Under immediate supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, is responsible for general office cleaning and maintenance. This position occasionally prepares simple reports and records. Decisions are made on a routine level. Position has little or no contact with the public with no supervisory responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Makes minor building repairs.
• Operates buffer, strips and finishes floors.
• Sweeps, mops, operates vacuum cleaner and cleans carpet areas.
• Dusts all areas of office buildings and furniture.
• Washes all windows weekly or as necessary.
• Cleans kitchen area and bathrooms daily.
• Sets up tables and chairs and other various meeting room equipment
• Picks up all refuse from grounds.
• Maintains custodial supplies and equipment including tables and chairs.
• Understands verbal instructions and warning labels.
• Uses good judgment to work safely and use equipment properly.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS: General garden tools, cleaning chemicals and floor finishes. Operate buffer, vacuum cleaner, mop and push broom. Will also utilize ladder, when necessary.

WORK CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Some unusual working hours, irregular hours or shifts. Hazards exist which may result in lost time, accident exposure to soiling of clothing and skin surface; work involves normal weather changes. Physical effort limited to lifting 20-30 lbs.; work involves standing and walking from place to place.

EDUCATION/SKILLS REQUIRED: Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent; however, will be afforded an opportunity to acquire within nine (9) months if the applicant does not possess one at the time of employment. Must have some knowledge of the subject to perform work in a limited range of work situations with intermittent supervision. Prefer a minimum of one (1) year experience. Must be able to read and write the English language and possess a valid Texas drivers' license.

Note: The above duties describe the chief functions of the job and are not to be considered a detailed description of every duty of the job.