Custodian

The Lewis County Facilities Department is looking for a Custodian. This is a Teamsters represented regular full-time position.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST GO TO THE LEWIS COUNTY WEBSITE AT

Job Type: Regular Full-time, Non-Exempt

Salary Range: Grade 111: $3,347 - $4,505/mo. (DOQ)

POSITION SUMMARY

Under close supervision, performs a variety of custodial duties on behalf of the Lewis County Facilities Maintenance Department. Position hours will change during Fair preparation and operation. The scheduled shift for this position will be 4:30pm through 1:00am.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Cleans and services assigned County buildings, facilities, and/or office areas.
• Dusts and polishes furniture, fixtures, and woodwork.
• Cleans windows, blinds, windowsills, mirrors, and walls.
• Sweeps, mops, vacuums, cleans, waxes, and buffs floors.
• Vacuums and/or shampoos carpets and rugs; cleans stairways.
• Cleans and maintains restroom facilities; sanitizes toilets, sinks, and fixtures, unclogs drains and toilets.
• Monitors and restocks restroom supplies.
• Empties interior and exterior wastebaskets and recycling bins.
• Cleans up various types of spills.
• Moves office furniture and equipment; performs room set up.
• Changes light bulbs and lighting tubes; removes cobwebs from lights and ceilings.
• Cleans and maintains parking lot areas; sweeps sidewalks and entry ways.
• Performs minor maintenance on cleaning equipment; changes vacuum cleaner bags and belts.
• Secures facility windows and doors at the end of assigned shift.
• Responds to emergencies during and after business hours including Blood Borne Pathogen (BBP) cleanups.
• Supervises inmate labor in the performance of custodial duties.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work is performed in and around County facilities and involves exposure to dust, dirt, hazardous materials, blood borne pathogens, and cleaning chemicals; subject to standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching, performing manual labor, operating equipment, and lifting of objects up to 50 pounds.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent; AND one (1) year janitorial experience preferred.

A valid Drivers License is required.

Must be able to obtain a security clearance to work in secured areas.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Knowledge of:

• County policies and procedures.
• Janitorial principles and practices.
• Regulations and standards governing janitorial activities.
• Occupational hazards and safety practices applicable to custodial work.
• Janitorial equipment and supplies.

Skills in:

• Performing a variety of janitorial tasks.
• Assisting in maintaining the facilities in a clean and sanitary manner.
• Safely handling cleaning chemicals and operating janitorial equipment.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other staff and County personnel.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent; AND one (1) year janitorial experience preferred.
• A valid Drivers License is required.
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance to work in secured areas and pass a Physical Capabilities Test.
• Must complete a Drivers Abstract.