Custodian - 8am to 4pm (Split Locations)

Northampton County•Easton, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is full-performance building custodial work involving routine cleaning, supply handling, furniture transport, and checking assigned spaces for maintenance needs. The employee works approximately three hours per day at the Government Center/Courthouse in Easton and five hours per day at the Human Services Building in Bethlehem. The position reports directly to the Custodial Superintendent and does not supervise other employees. A majority, but not necessarily all, of the listed duties will be performed; other similar or related duties may also be assigned. Applicants must submit a complete application, including education and work experience details, before the posting deadline. A resume attachment does not replace these application fields. The successful candidate must pass a post-offer motor vehicle driving-record investigation. The position is career service, non-exempt, and eligible for overtime.

Requirements

High school diploma or general equivalency diploma.
Valid and current motor vehicle operator’s license.
Acceptable driving record.
Personal vehicle required for County business; mileage reimbursement is available.
Basic knowledge of building custodial methods and techniques.
Ability to read directions, instructions, and safety precautions for cleaning products, equipment, alarm systems, and related items.
Ability to learn the specific uses of assigned equipment and products.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to respond correctly and politely to associates, County personnel, representatives of contracted organizations, and the public.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the job duties.
Ability to reach with hands and arms regularly; stand, walk, and handle or operate objects, tools, or controls frequently; and occasionally sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, or hear.
Ability to frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift or move more than 100 pounds.
Close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Sweep, vacuum, mop, and wax floors.
Clean bathroom fixtures and surfaces and wash windows.
Check washrooms for sufficient paper supplies and replenish them as needed.
Check water cooler bottles and replace them.
Empty waste cans and replace liners.
Spread salt and remove snow from walkways.
Clear debris from exterior drains.
Assemble and remove furniture and bookshelves, and set up chairs and tables as requested.
Unload delivery trucks and transport supplies to the receiving office.
Check assigned spaces for maintenance needs and refer more involved needs to the supervisor.
Maintain basic records of supplies, activities, and occurrences.
Travel between assigned County locations using a personal vehicle for County business.