Custodian

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of a Lead or Head Custodian or other supervisor, performs custodial work in the cleaning, security and minor maintenance of a city or school building; does related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Performs related duties as required.
• Performs building and grounds maintenance such as building shelves, installing window screens and storm windows, plumbing, carpentry, electrical repairs, raking leaves, shoveling snow and collecting refuse.
• Sweeps, mops and waxes floors, washes walls and windows, dusts, shampoos carpets, and performs other cleaning duties.
• Cleans and mops lavatories and replaces soap and paper towels.
• Prepares and paints surfaces as necessary.
• Dusts desks, woodwork, furniture and other equipment.
• Makes minor repairs to furniture, electrical fixtures, windows and window shades, locks, faucets and other equipment.
• Prepares and operates vehicles for snow removal and sanding operations, makes minor adjustments to equipment as needed and cleans and removes equipment as needed.
• Assembles and moves furniture and office equipment as directed.
• Assists tradeworkers in performance of their duties.
• Participates in demolition and renovation work as directed.
• Changes light bulbs, re-set breaker switches as required.
• Empties waste baskets, collects and disposes of rubbish, segregates recyclables.
• Mows lawns, trims shrubs, also removes snow and ice from walks and driveways and performs a variety of other grounds keeping tasks.
• Cleans and maintains gutters as assigned.
• Operates various types of hand and power tools incidental to repair, maintenance, and renovation functions.
• Maintains the operations of an oil or gas fired low pressure steam, hot water or hot air heating system.
• Incidentally drives a light truck or car to transport supplies or residents.
• Receives, moves and stores incoming supplies.
• Performs a variety of errands and related custodial tasks; creates and maintains records as required.
• May be assigned responsibility for a building or school.
• May be required to direct the work of other custodial/maintenance workers.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES

• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Working knowledge of the principles, practices, procedures and materials used in buildings and grounds maintenance, including painting, plumbing, carpentry and electrical.
• Working knowledge of safety practices associated with work assignments and operation of assigned equipment.
• Working knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment.
• Skill in making minor repairs and performing a variety of routine maintenance tasks.
• Working knowledge of the use and care of hand and power tools and materials used in general maintenance, demolition and renovation.
• Ability to acquire knowledge of the operation of a building HVAC system.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

One (1) year of experience in building or grounds cleaning or maintenance activities.

Note: Requires possession of a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License at time of appointment.