Custodian

Fillmore County • Preston, MN

18d • Onsite

About The Position

This position requires a basic understanding of building trades and maintenance work, including building cleaning, maintenance, and mechanical operations. The role involves the proper use, storage, and disposal of various cleaning chemicals and hazardous materials. The Custodian will work as a team player, collaborating effectively and providing excellent customer service. Communication skills, both oral and written, are essential. A basic understanding of boiler and air conditioning systems, including master control for air systems, is also required. The ability to operate cleaning and grounds maintenance equipment, as well as a postage meter, is necessary. The role involves reading and interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. The Custodian must be able to respond and report for work in a reasonable time, even in inclement weather.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to obtain a Special Engineer License within one year.
• Possession of a Minnesota Driver's License or evidence of equivalent mobility.
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; stand and walk.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to occasionally sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, smell and talk or hear.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Basic understanding of building trades and maintenance work.
• Basic understanding of building cleaning and maintenance and mechanical operations.
• Basic understanding of proper use, storage and disposal of various cleaning chemicals and hazardous chemicals and materials.
• Team player with the ability to collaborate and implement effective customer service.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Basic understanding of boiler and air conditioning systems and master control which regulates air system.
• Ability to operate cleaning and grounds maintenance equipment and postage meter.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to respond/report for work in a reasonable time in inclement weather.
• Develop, maintain a thorough working knowledge of, and comply with all departmental and applicable County policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate by personal example the spirit of service, excellence, and integrity expected from all staff.
• Develop respectful and cooperative working relationships with co-workers, including willing assistance to newer staff so job responsibilities can be performed with confidence as quickly as possible.
• Confer regularly with and keep immediate supervisor informed of all important matters which pertain to the applicable job functions and responsibilities.
• Represent Fillmore County in a professional manner to the public, outside contacts and constituencies.

Responsibilities

• Perform building cleaning and maintenance tasks.
• Operate cleaning and grounds maintenance equipment.
• Manage the proper use, storage, and disposal of cleaning chemicals and hazardous materials.
• Understand and operate boiler and air conditioning systems and master control.
• Respond to work needs in inclement weather.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED