Custodian II

The City of Roanoke is seeking a Custodian 2 to perform work in the care and cleaning of buildings in accordance with ISSA 540 cleaning standards and established production goals. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to sweeping, mopping, waxing and using buffers on floors; loading and unloading drums of wax on pouring racks and prepares smaller quantities of wax appropriate for use. The successful candidate will also load and unload cleaning and polishing equipment and materials to be transported by truck. Position will have to adhere to the Driver Qualification Policy of the City, as the candidate will serve as a back-up driver (when needed) and deemed as a floating position when necessary.

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.

To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.

This is a non-exempt position.

SUMMARY

Performs custodial work in the care and cleaning of buildings in accordance with ISSA 540 cleaning standards and established production goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Collects and disposes of refuse from interior and exterior of assigned buildings/areas; gathers items for recycling
• Cleans and disinfects toilets, urinals and lavatories; refills soap, towel and tissue dispensers
• Washes windows, walls, woodwork, bathroom fixtures and venetian blinds
• Prepares quantities of cleaning and polishing materials appropriate for assigned tasks
• Dust chairs, tables, shelves and other furniture or equipment
• Sweeps, mops, waxes and uses buffers on floors
• Shampoos carpets as needed
• Reports repairs beyond capabilities of custodial workers to supervisor
• Loads and unloads cleaning and polishing equipment and materials to be transported by truck
• Responds to special requests from departments
• Maintains inventory of cleaning supplies, materials and equipment
• Orders and picks-up supplies
• May be required to take classes or training to enhance job performance

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, essential and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); related experience and/or training in custodial or building maintenance work; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily.The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, essential and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); related experience and/or training in custodial or equivalent combination of education and experience.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Possession of a valid appropriate drivers permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Must pass CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Systems) background check due to required access to secured areas.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift up to 25 pounds and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This is a job description and not an individualized position description. A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.