Custodian

Richland County Government•Columbia, SC

59d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this class is to carry out custodial work in maintaining County buildings and facilities, as well as to care for assigned equipment and perform related tasks as needed. This role follows established procedures and operates under the close supervision of the assigned Crew Leader and Building Supervisor. This role requires a commitment to maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and safety in all County facilities.

Requirements

Requires comparing or inspecting items against a standard.
Requires following instructions and orders of supervisor.
Requires handling or using machines, tools or equipment requiring little or no prior experience, such as custodial / housekeeping machinery and tools.
Requires the use of a computer and software to record work hours, request time off, and perform other related tasks.
Requires performing routine work using common sense.
Requires using basic addition and subtraction, such as making change or measuring.
Requires reading simple sentences, instructions or work orders; writing simple sentences and completing simple job forms; speaking simple sentences using basic grammar.
Requires doing simple, repetitive manual, clerical or operating tasks following a few definite procedures; requires minor short-term planning; requires little attention for accurate results.
Requires high school diploma or GED and instruction that is sufficient for satisfactory job performance.
Must possess a valid state driver’s license.
Requires over six months in a related field.
Requires medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, reaching, stretching, pushing, pulling or lifting all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a recurring basis, or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving very close tolerances or limits of accuracy.
The job may risk exposure to bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, fumes and/or noxious odors, traffic, moving machinery, toxic/caustic chemicals, disease / pathogens, etc.
The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, depth perception, odor perception, hearing and speaking abilities, and color perception.
Requires very few decisions affecting only the individual; works in a very stable environment with clear and uncomplicated written/oral instructions.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of custodial duties, including but not limited to cleaning and sanitizing restrooms, washing windows and other glass surfaces, dusting and polishing furniture, wiping down walls, cleaning window blinds, dusting baseboards, removing trash, emptying recycling containers, sweeping and mopping floors, scrubbing and polishing floors, stripping and waxing floors, and vacuuming, spot cleaning, or shampooing carpets.
Stocks restrooms with necessary supplies.
Sweeps porches, walkways, and breezeways.
Performs light building maintenance as required, such as replacing light bulbs, arranging furniture and other items, etc.
May transport trash, supplies, or equipment between County buildings as needed.
Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment, and initiates repair requests when necessary.
Requests necessary tools, materials, and supplies as needed.
Responds to emergency calls for assistance.
Operates vehicles and equipment, including vacuum cleaners, carpet cleaners, and buffers to complete assigned duties.
Keeps accurate and up-to-date records of work performed.
Ensures all tasks are completed in accordance with County policies, procedures, and standards for cleanliness, quality, and safety.
Attends training, workshops, and meetings to enhance job knowledge and skills.