About The Position

This is a labor position involving performance of cleaning duties in the upkeep of building interiors, furniture, and fixtures for a department, agency, hospital, or school. Work involves following simple routines and procedures in accomplishing tasks. This position is distinguished from entry-level custodial positions by absence of responsibility for minor maintenance work such as plumbing and carpentry. Employees may work split shifts. Work is performed under direct supervision of a Custodian or Head Custodian who assigns cleaning tasks and inspects completed work. Does related work as required.

Requirements

  • Working knowledge of building cleaning procedures, materials, and equipment
  • Working knowledge of cleansing agents and proper applications
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions, especially as printed on cleansing agents
  • Ability to operate a vacuum cleaner
  • Willingness to perform repetitive cleaning tasks
  • Ability to use cleansing agents and electrical equipment safely
  • Dependability
  • Conscientiousness
  • Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position
  • Resume and civil service application required
  • Clearance for employment from the State Education Department is required for positions involving direct contact with students

Responsibilities

  • Cleans and washes bathroom facilities
  • Sweeps, wet mops and dust mops hard surface floors, hallways, stairwells, and entrance ways
  • Dusts, polishes, and cleans office and school furniture, electrical fixtures, woodwork, stair railings, radiators, and venetian blinds
  • Washes marks, stains, and fingerprints from walls, tables, chairs, desks, cupboards, counters and glass
  • Vacuums carpets and stuffed furniture
  • Empties ashtrays, wastebaskets, and pencil sharpeners into large trash containers
  • Cleans and washes lavatory fixtures
  • Fills dispensers with soap and disposable paper products
  • Secures and locks windows and office and classroom doors
  • Turns off lights and unplugs small electrical appliances
  • Straightens office, classroom, and cafeteria furniture
  • May wash chalkboards and chalk trays
  • May wash windows
  • May set up cafeteria or conference room for movies, programs etc.
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