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DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK

HOURS OF WORK: Year-round, 20 - 28 hours per week

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

An employee in this class is responsible for performing a wide variety of janitorial and routine maintenance tasks in municipal City buildings. The employee may receive specific assignments from a superior, but must assume some responsibility for achieving desired results.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sweeps, scrubs, buffs and waxes floors.
• Cleans restroom facilities and drinking fountains.
• Dusts surfaces, washes walls, washes windows, collects and carries out trash.
• Performs other custodial and cleaning tasks as necessary to maintain a clean, sanitary complex and grounds.
• Reports all obvious safety hazards to supervisor.
• Performs related work as required.
• Demonstrates predictable and regular attendance.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Some knowledge of janitorial equipment and supplies, and of their efficient and effective use in cleaning a large office complex.
• Ability to perform physical labor required for cleaning duties.
• Ability to interpret and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with other employees and the public regarding janitorial and minor maintenance needs.
• Ability to react to change productively.
• Ability to work as a team member.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

Some janitorial or custodial experience, preferably in a large public building or housing complex.

NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Reliable transportation required.
• Must submit to a criminal history check, drug screen, and physical.
• Must be 18 years of age.

POST OFFER REQUIREMENTS:

Satisfactory completion of criminal history, physical, and a drug screen that tests for illegal drugs as defined by the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act but not those legalized under Michigan law.