Custodian

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK

SALARY: Minimum: $40,054 per year

Position will typically hire at minimum pay and follow a step progression to maximum

PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT: Senior Apartment Buildings managed by City of Dearborn

This position is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of assigned areas. Responsibilities may include cleaning assigned areas; setting up for events; and/or training new staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cleans assigned areas, including: waxing floors; vacuuming floors; washing windows; emptying trash; and cleaning restrooms.
• Sets up chairs, tables, and stages for events.
• Trains and/or monitors staff to ensure proper completion of work.
• Orders equipment and supplies.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance, including attendance at required meetings.

This job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

KNOWLEDGE:

• Applicable tools and equipment;
• Basic cleaning techniques;
• Applicable cleaning chemicals;
• Safe work practices;
• Methods of training staff;
• Supply and equipment ordering.

SKILLS:

• Cleaning work areas;
• Setting up for events;
• Training staff;
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and others sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to mechanical parts, vibration, dusts, gases, and chemicals.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.); related experience preferred; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid State of Michigan Driver's License