Custodian

Montrose County•Montrose, CO

19d•$17 - $20

About The Position

Performs a wide variety of unskilled and semi-skilled cleaning work in and around County buildings. Works under the supervision of the Custodial Supervisor and performs a variety of routine work within established policies, procedures and receives detailed instructions on new projects and assignments. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class. Performs a wide variety of general clean-up work including sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, waxing, and polishing floors by hand or machine; carpet cleaning by machine; and washing windows, screens, blinds, sills, woodwork, doors, desks, walls and ceilings. Cleans, dusts, vacuums and sanitizes offices and restrooms, along with stocking of paper products, soaps, air-fresheners, etc. Collects and disposes of trash. Performs minor building maintenance and repair, such as light bulb replacement, and minor repair of furniture and doors. Performs grounds maintenance as needed, such as mowing, weeding, trash pick-up, and snow removal. Keeps assigned work area stocked with proper supplies. Communicates current and anticipated problems to Custodial Supervisor. Regular and predictable attendance is required. Adheres to all safety rules and protocols.

Requirements

Education: A High School graduate or equivalent.
Experience: Some cleaning experience is preferred.
Required Knowledge: Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, equipment and supplies.
Knowledge of safety precautions and ability to recognize and report safety hazards.
Ability to operate cleaning equipment.
Ability to perform routine building and grounds maintenance.
Language Skills: Must have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and the skill to organize materials and present information clearly and concisely in verbal and written form. Must understand and follow verbal and written instructions. Must have proficient knowledge of the English language, proper grammar, punctuation and spelling in other oral and written communication and have the ability to write routine reports and correspondences. Must be able to read, comprehend and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and standard operating procedures required for this position, as well as, basic how-to documents and manuals.
Interpersonal Skills: Must have the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with fellow employees, representatives of other agencies and organizations and members of the community. Must have a strong customer focus orientation and have the ability provide information, answering questions and taking messages. Must be able to accept interruptions in a polite and effective manner. Must have the ability to be an effective team member and maintain sensitive and confidential information. Must maintain appropriate professional boundaries in relationships with customer/clients and the general public.
Mathematical Skills: Must have the ability to work with basic mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Skills: Must be able to apply basic principles of logic and reasoning to a variety of practical problems. Have problem solving and troubleshooting skills. Must have strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and work on multiple tasks. Must be able to exercise some independent judgment and function under pressure. Must be able to accomplish assigned tasks to meet established performance standards and objectives and thinks through the consequences of a decision prior to making it.
Office Technology/Computer Skills: Must be able to effectively use modern office technology and equipment, including computers, calculators, telephone, copiers with scanning and faxing capabilities. Must have fundamental experience with email and the knowledge to save and retrieve documents from a variety of destinations and sources. Must be able to learn the software and programs related to the position and the County.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and stand for long periods of time; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands or arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, climb or balance, twist, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Must be able to respond to the customers’ needs and perform tasks requiring extensive hand and eye coordination. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and other devices and objects. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to smell to distinguish between normal odors or controlled substances. Physical ability and mobility to drive a motor vehicle to and from field and meetings. Ability to navigate uneven terrain. Ability to work extended shifts and attend training and meetings outside of regularly scheduled hours and the ability to work in stressful situations. Must be able to tolerate regular use of cleaning chemicals.
Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

Performs a wide variety of general clean-up work including sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, waxing, and polishing floors by hand or machine; carpet cleaning by machine; and washing windows, screens, blinds, sills, woodwork, doors, desks, walls and ceilings.
Cleans, dusts, vacuums and sanitizes offices and restrooms, along with stocking of paper products, soaps, air-fresheners, etc.
Collects and disposes of trash.
Performs minor building maintenance and repair, such as light bulb replacement, and minor repair of furniture and doors.
Performs grounds maintenance as needed, such as mowing, weeding, trash pick-up, and snow removal.
Keeps assigned work area stocked with proper supplies.
Communicates current and anticipated problems to Custodial Supervisor.
Regular and predictable attendance is required.
Adheres to all safety rules and protocols.