Custodian
About The Position
The Custodian maintains attractive, sanitary, and safe facilities, prepares spaces for activities, meetings, and events, and helps minimize property damage, loss, and liability exposure. The position receives general supervision under standard policies and procedures and is responsible for the cleanliness of assigned areas at Agency sites and facilities. The role performs routine custodial work, maintains cleaning supplies and equipment, responds to urgent cleanup needs, performs minor repairs, and reports maintenance needs and safety or sanitation hazards to a supervisor. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. The incumbent must be able to prioritize competing tasks in a fast-paced environment and may help arrange accommodations so individuals with disabilities can access the organization’s services.
Requirements
- High school education or equivalent.
- At least one year of successful job-related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Valid California driver’s license.
- Fingerprint and tuberculosis clearances are required upon hire.
- Ability to read, write, and comprehend instructions and memos; write short correspondence; and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
- Ability to read sufficiently to perform required duties and to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to safely use and apply cleaning agents, equipment, and materials.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships.
- Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Ability to stand, walk, run, squat, handle tools and controls, reach overhead, use arms, talk, and hear.
- Physical strength to lift and carry objects and equipment up to 50 pounds and move up to 100 pounds using a dolly or hand truck.
- Close and distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple competing tasks and demands.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine janitorial and custodial functions at assigned sites.
- Empty trash and recycling containers.
- Clean offices, public spaces, stairs, halls, restrooms, kitchens, and other Agency facility rooms.
- Sweep, mop, scrub, wax, and polish floors.
- Vacuum rugs and carpets and spot-clean as needed.
- Dust furniture, door panels, and hand railings.
- Operate cleaning equipment such as vacuums, carpet cleaners, and floor-scrubbing and polishing machines.
- Clean walls, windows, woodwork, whiteboards, hand railings, light fixtures, tabletops, and counters.
- Check and refill towels, toilet paper, soap dispensers, and seat covers.
- Replace light bulbs and fluorescent tubes.
- Sweep and hose concrete or blacktop, sidewalks, parkways, and playground areas.
- Arrange furnishings and equipment and post signs in preparation for meetings, activities, and events.
- Pick up paper and debris and clean walkways and entrances.
- Respond to emergency cleanups, including spills and clogged drains.
- Make minor repairs to buildings, equipment, furniture, plumbing, and small appliances.
- Touch up paint as needed.
- Perform quarterly deep cleaning, including carpet cleaning and floor stripping and waxing.
- Maintain supplies, equipment, and vehicle.
- Observe and report maintenance repair needs and safety or sanitary hazards to a supervisor.
- Secure facilities.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
