Custodial Worker

Government of the Virgin Islands

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is housekeeping and janitorial work in cleaning, dusting and maintaining the general office units of an agency. Work is performed under the direction of a higher level employee who directs the subordinate as to what tasks need to be accomplished.

Requirements

Completion of at least the tenth (10th) grade.
One (1) year experience performing janitorial, housekeeping or custodial duties.
Knowledge of cleaning supplies and materials used in housekeeping maintenance
Skill in physical manual dexterity to perform a variety of cleaning tasks.
Skill in cleaning methods
Ability to follow instructions
Ability to read warning labels on various products

Responsibilities

Sweeps, scrubs and mop floors to remove all traces of dirt and grime.
Cleans and straightens desks and chairs within the office unit to make them neat and tidy.
Polishes desks as needed.
Cleans bathrooms within the agency to make them sanitary and available for use, ensuring they are properly stocked with toilet paper, paper towel, soap and any other necessary toiletries.
Cleans and shines glass panels within the agency.
Picks up any litter that may be present.
Empties all trash cans, removing bags as needed and replacing such.
Cleans and washes the garbage cans.
Maintains the stock supply room of all cleaning supplies.
Notifies supervisor when stock needs to be replenished.
Provides assistance with some minor clerical tasks such as Xerox when short staffed or if asked.
May answer the telephone and take messages if no one is available.
Performs other related work as required.