Custodian

Highlands County Board of County Commissioners•Sebring, FL

19h

About The Position

A laborer position responsible for moderately heavy and detailed work performing housekeeping and other light maintenance tasks for County buildings and property.

Requirements

Knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment required in the performance of janitorial work.
Skill in the operation of hand tools, buffers, vacuums, pressure cleaning duties and other mechanical equipment.
Ability to understand and communicate oral and written instructions.
Ability to function efficiently without supervision.
Sufficient agility to safely perform a variety of custodial tasks.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, managers, directors, Elected Officials, vendors, and the general public.
A minimum of two (2) years of experience in commercial custodial work.
Must possess and maintain valid Florida Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

Scrubs, mops, waxes, and polishes exposed floors.
Vacuums, cleans, and sweeps carpeted areas.
Dusts and polishes furniture.
Washes windows, woodwork, paneling, toilets, wash basins, and other fixtures in buildings.
Restocks paper and liquid products in bathrooms, kitchens, and other designated areas.
Changes towels, toilet paper, and soap in washrooms or other designated work areas.
Sweeps and generally cleans sidewalks and other outside areas near buildings.
Removes trash and other obstructions from buildings, sidewalks, driveways, and parking areas.
Replaces burned-out light bulbs.
Assists in making minor repairs to buildings and equipment.
Moves office furniture and equipment to new locations as needed.
Operates motor vehicles to transport materials and personnel.
Maintains a professional and safe unit and work area adhering to established safety policies and the image desired for the organization.
Follows consistently the Board policies and procedures.
Responds productively to change and performs other related tasks as required and as directed.