Custodial Assistant -# 28 - Henry Hudson - 12 Months/40hrs

RCSD•Rochester, NY

About The Position

This is a custodial position responsible for cleaning and minor maintenance and repair tasks in the upkeep of building interiors and exteriors for a department, agency, hospital, or school. Duties involve the application of simple routines and procedures in accomplishing cleaning tasks, minimal trade skills when performing maintenance and repair tasks. This position is distinguished from the position immediately below, Cleaner, by responsibility for maintenance and repairs, and the operation of floor cleaning equipment such as rider and walk behind autoscrubbing machines, polishing equipment, and small lawnmowers. The Custodial Assistant may exercise limited supervision over Cleaners, including responsibility for proper completion of work assignments. Does related work as required

Requirements

Working knowledge of building cleaning procedures, materials, and equipment
working knowledge of cleansing agents and proper application
working knowledge of cleaning and mowing equipment operation and proper safety measures
ability to follow oral and written instructions, especially as printed on cleansing agents and mechanical equipment
ability to read and write simple sentences
ability to communicate orally and in writing
ability to operate cleaning equipment and lawnmowers
ability to make minor maintenance repairs
ability to perform repetitive, basic cleaning tasks
ability to pay attention to safety when using cleansing agents and electrical and mechanical equipment
good judgment
physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position
One (1) year paid full time or its part time equivalent experience in building cleaning work.
valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate your capacity to meet the transportation needs of the position

Responsibilities

Performs standard cleaning duties including sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming of floors and carpets, washing and dusting office and school furniture and bathroom fixtures, and replenishing dispensers with disposable paper products
Performs simple service and repair work to furniture, and electrical and mechanical equipment, such as tightening loose nuts and bolts, unplugging defective electrical cords, replacing light bulbs, replacing washers
Collects and disposes of trash
Assists in the moving, distributing, and transporting of furniture, supplies, and equipment
Turns off lights, secures and locks windows and doors
Sweeps outside steps, rakes and picks up leaves and debris, shovels snow, and salts steps and walkways
Pushes or rides lawnmower used in trimming grounds
Writes work orders for maintenance and repair jobs
Checks to see Cleaners have completed assignments properly
Assists in lawnmower maintenance such as routine greasing, wheel replacement, and starter cord replacement.
Switches alarm systems from manual to automatic before leaving building for the night.