Custodian (AM Shift)

Travis County•Various County Facilities, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Travis County’s Facilities Management Department has great jobs that serve dozens of facilities across the county. We offer stable career options with training and tuition reimbursement available to get you to the next level in your career. This classification is the beginning level custodial function responsible for basic cleaning of bathrooms and office areas and is distinguished from the Custodian Lead which functions as a working lead over other custodial positions. This classification may require work in secure facilities. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.

Requirements

One (1) year of custodial or manual labor experience; OR, Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.
Must pass a criminal background check for CJIS clearance.
Must maintain CJIS security clearance.
Employment History Check Required.
Applicants are required to successfully pass the background investigation, including fingerprint clearance.
Knowledge of: Policies, practices, procedures and methods of janitorial/custodial functions.
Knowledge of: Applicable safety practices and regulations.
Knowledge of: Cleaning equipment, products, techniques, and standards.
Skill in: Cleaning windows, dusting furniture, and unstopping toilets.
Skill in: Operating cleaning equipment, such as buffers, strippers, waxers, vacuums, and carpet cleaning machines.
Skill in: Both verbal and written communication.
Ability to: Understand and follow instructions and communicate effectively to perform the job functions, as required.
Ability to: Safely and correctly operate cleaning equipment.
Ability to: Work independently and efficiently.
Ability to: Manage time well and meet timelines.
Ability to: Communicate effectively.
Ability to: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees and officials, and the general public.

Responsibilities

Performs general cleaning, sweeps, mops, dusts, scrubs, vacuums, empties waste baskets and recycling containers.
Cleans walls, windows, light fixtures and air supply/return registers.
Cleans and disinfects restrooms, including fixtures, mirrors, equipment, windows, floors and walls.
Replenishes restroom supplies, unstops sinks and toilets.
Operates buffer, stripper, waxer, vacuum, and carpet cleaning machines.
Secures and locks buildings.
Turns out lights in areas completed.
May replace light bulbs and other similar replaceable items.
May move office furniture and other items, as required.
May assist groundskeeper in yard work.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.