Custodian

Alachua County • FL - Facilities Dept., FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is manual and semi-skilled work maintaining County buildings and equipment in the Facilities Management Department. The employee performs a variety of tasks to maintain cleanliness in Alachua County buildings under the direction of a higher-level supervisor. Work is reviewed through reports and observation of results. This is an emergency-essential classification; upon declaration of a disaster or emergency, employees in the classification are required to work.

The position requires completion of eighth grade and the ability to follow oral and written instructions, or an equivalent combination of related training and experience. A valid Florida driver license and a motor vehicle record meeting Alachua County policy #6-7 are required. Pre-employment motor vehicle record review, drug screening, a physical examination, and applicable pre-hire and ongoing background checks are required.

Requirements

• Completion of eighth grade and ability to follow oral and written instructions, or an equivalent combination of related training and experience.
• Valid Florida driver license and a motor vehicle record meeting Alachua County policy #6-7.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and physical examination.
• Successful completion of all applicable pre-hire and ongoing background checks.
• Extensive knowledge of materials, supplies, equipment, and methods for maintaining carpeted and hard floors.
• Extensive knowledge of janitorial equipment, tools, and cleaning materials.
• Some knowledge of safety data sheets (SDS).
• Some mechanical knowledge of toilet equipment hardware.
• Skill in caring for various types of flooring and performing carpet extraction.
• Ability to use a computer to access a work order management system and complete time and attendance records.
• Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to cleaning equipment.
• Ability to recognize obvious safety hazards.
• Ability to communicate in writing through simple logs and reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and the public.
• Ability to make repairs to toilet equipment and maintain floors.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of regularly walking and handling objects, frequently reaching, occasionally standing, talking or hearing, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; regularly lift or move up to 70 pounds.
• Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Valid motor vehicle record: more than three moving traffic infractions or three or more at-fault motor vehicle accidents, a combination of these, a DUI conviction or pending charge within the past 24 months, or violation of applicable federal or state standards means minimum qualifications are not met.

Responsibilities

• Clean floors, shampoo rugs, wash walls and glass, remove rubbish, and replenish supplies in County buildings.
• Clean break rooms and kitchens by vacuuming, sweeping, stripping, mopping, and waxing or polishing floors, and by dusting and cleaning and sanitizing sinks and work surfaces.
• Conduct routine and periodic carpet extraction.
• Maintain meeting rooms and locker rooms so they are ready for occupancy.
• Maintain entrances, exits, sidewalks, selected parking lots, and high-traffic areas.
• Conduct energy-saving and maintenance inspection checks and report shortcomings to a supervisor.
• Maintain checklists, daily inspection logs, and other routine reports.
• Perform minor building maintenance, including repairs to mirrors, toilet seats, partitions, paper and soap dispensers, and unclogging lavatories.
• Observe and report repair needs to a supervisor.
• Provide building maintenance services in support of the County's Disaster and Recovery Plan.
• Serve as custodian for lost and found items.
• Drive a County and/or personal vehicle to perform required duties.
• Perform assigned duties professionally and with a sense of urgency.
• Provide positive customer service and support the County's organizational culture by aligning decisions with its core values.

What This Job Offers

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