Custodian - Elgin, United States - City of Elgin

City of Elgin

Verified Company

Elgin, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Job Title:
Custodian

Division/Department:
Public Works/Facility Maintenance

Classification and FLSA Status:
Regular, Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Salary Group:
$18.14

Revised:
April 9, 2024

SUMMARY:

Performs custodial maintenance duties, including dusting, mopping, finishing and buffing floors, vacuuming and shampooing carpets, cleaning and restocking restrooms.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalent, basic math skills, and a valid Class C Texas Driver's license.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

Other duties may be assigned:

Keeps building and property in clean and orderly condition.
Performs routine maintenance activities.
Performs heavy cleaning duties.
Sweeps, mops, scrubs, or vacuums floors.
Gathers and empties trash.
Scrubs, sanitizes, and supplies restroom facilities.
Dusts furniture, walls, and equipment.
Cleans windows, mirrors, and partitions with soap and other cleansers.
Mixes cleaning solutions and chemicals in containers in preparation for cleaning, according to instructions.
Follows procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power machinery to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
Cleans and polishes fixtures and furniture.
Shampoos or steamcleans carpets and rugs.
Manages inventory of cleaning supplies.
Drives vehicles required to perform or travel to cleaning work, including industrial trucks, vans, or industrial vacuum cleaners.
Notifies managers regarding the need for repairs or additions to building operating systems.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of standard cleaning methods and procedures
Ability to stand, walk, and bend for many hours
Ability to perform repetitive motion for long periods of time
Knowledge when using cleaning equipment, including vacuum cleaners, floor buffers, and cleaning solutions.
Background in handling, mixing, and using cleaning chemicals
Knowledge of occupational hazards safety rules
Ability to lift heavy objects, climb ladders and work at particular heights
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Have a high level of social contact working closely with other office staff and the general public.

Considerable physical activity. Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of job.
Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

Disaster Service Workers Clause

In the event of a declared emergency or any undeclared emergency or natural disaster that threatens the life, health and/or safety of the public, designated employee's may be assigned to assist rescue and relief workers.

Such assignments may be in locations, during hours and performing work significantly different from the employees; normal work assignments and may continue through the recovery phase of the emergency.

Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title.

They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Pay:
$18.14 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits: