Custodian - Animal Care and Control

Montgomery County Governmennt•Clarksville, TN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing general housekeeping and custodial services for the assigned department. The Custodian will perform general housekeeping and custodial services for the Animal Control department. Duties include checking the security of doors, emptying trash cans, cleaning and restocking restrooms, vacuuming offices, mopping, stripping and waxing floors, replacing light bulbs, cleaning windows, and dusting furniture. The role also involves inspecting the grounds surrounding the building and picking up trash, notifying supervisors of the need for major repairs, and maintaining timecards, work orders, and work receipts. The Custodian will utilize various cleaning equipment and ensure all work is done according to standard practices, design specifications, and County and local building codes. Proper care and maintenance of tools and equipment, adherence to safety regulations, and reporting of all accidents are also key responsibilities. The position represents the Department and County to other staff and the public, provides customer service, and demonstrates the organization's Core Values and Ethics policy.

Requirements

One (1) year of experience in custodial services
High School diploma or equivalent
Must have dependable transportation
A pre-employment criminal background check is required
Knowledge of various cleaning equipment including floor scrubbers, cleaners and sweepers, buffers, vacuums, brooms, shovels and other hand tools
Knowledge of safe operation and maintenance of tools, equipment and facility systems
Knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment
Knowledge of occupational hazards (OSHA) and safe work practices
Knowledge of administrative policies and procedures of the County
Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations
Knowledge of current office practices and procedures
Knowledge of computer software consistent for this position
Skill in organizational and time management to prioritize duties to accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority
Skill in applying judgment and discretion in resolving problems and interpreting policies and regulations
Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits requiring minimal direction and supervision
Ability to establish and maintain accurate records of assigned activities and operations
Ability to interpret and implement local policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence; Federal, State, and local regulations
Ability to perform mathematical calculations required of this position
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain accurate records of assigned activities and operations
Ability to analyze facts and to exercise sound judgment in arriving at conclusions
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding business-related files, reports, and conversations, within State and Federal statues
Ability to work the allocated hours of the position

Responsibilities

Checks security of doors
empties trash cans
cleans and restocks restrooms
vacuums offices
mops, strips and waxes floors
replaces light bulbs
cleans windows
dusts furniture
Inspects grounds surrounding the building and picks up trash
Notifies Supervisor concerning need for major repairs or additions to lighting, heating and ventilation equipment
Maintains timecards, work orders and work receipts
Utilizes a variety of tools and equipment such as low and high-speed buffers, shampooers, trash carter and wet and dry vacuums
May clean walls and replace light bulbs as needed
Ensures all work is done according to standard practices, design specifications, and County and local building codes
Ensures proper care and maintenance of tools and equipment
Ensures all activities are carried out in a safe manner; adheres to all County safety regulations; ensures all regulations pertaining to the safe use of equipment are understood and followed
Reports all accidents to the appropriate authority
Follows all policies for reporting
Performs other related duties to ensure safe and sanitary building conditions
Provides quality customer service to individuals needing directions or assistance
Demonstrates the organization’s Core Values and adherence to the Ethics policy