Custodial Worker – STT

DESCRIPTION

This is housekeeping and janitorial work in cleaning, dusting and maintaining the general office units of an agency.

Work is performed under the direction of a higher level employee who directs the subordinate as to what tasks need to be accomplished.

DUTIES (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE):

• Sweeps, scrubs and mop floors to remove all traces of dirt and grime.
• Cleans and straightens desks and chairs within the office unit to make them neat and tidy. Polishes desks as applicable.
• Cleans bathrooms within the agency to make them sanitary and available for use. Insures they are properly stocked with toilet paper, paper towels, soap and any other necessary toiletries.
• Cleans and shines glass panels within the agency. Picks up any litter that may be present.
• Empties all trash cans, removing bags as needed and replacing such. Cleans and washes the garbage cans.
• Maintains the stock supply room of all cleaning supplies. Notifies supervisor when stock needs to be replenished.
• Cleans hallways and walkways attached to building where one is assigned.
• Performs other related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of cleaning supplies and materials used in housekeeping maintenance
• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to read warning labels on various products
• Possession of physical stamina and manual dexterity to perform a variety of cleaning tasks.

SUPERVISORY CONTROL:
The supervisor gives work assignments as needed.  The employee knows what needs to be done and carries out the tasks with minimum supervision.

GUIDELINES:
There are no specific guidelines. The employee follows a set system of procedures.

COMPLEXITY:
The work is routine and recurring in nature. The employee carries out the same tasks on a daily basis.

SCOPE AND EFFECT:
The purpose of this position is to make sure that the office and work environment are clean and tidy.

PERSONAL CONTACTS:
Contacts are with co-workers on a daily basis.

PURPOSE OF CONTACTS:
To obtain or exchange information relative to the tasks to be performed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work requires considerable lifting and pushing of boxes, and mopping, sweeping and standing.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed indoors or outdoors as required. However, the employee is exposed to the various cleaning chemical compounds used in cleaning supplies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Completion of at least the 10th grade. OR; one (1) year experience performing janitorial, housekeeping or custodial duties.