Facility Custodian

DEPARTMENT:                  Recreation

TITLE:                                  Facility Custodian

CLASSIFICATION:              Part-Time, Non-Exempt

SUMMERY OF POSITION:  Performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled  tasks in the janitorial operations of District facilities. Must be available to work nights and/or weekends as the needs of the District require.

SUPERVISION RECIEVED:  Reports and works under the immediate supervision of the Building Supervisor at each facility

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:  none

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The duties and responsibilities listed below are illustrative only and are not meant to be a full and exhaustive listing of all of the duties and responsibilities of this position.

• Performs routine semi-skilled interior building maintenance and documents and reports any repairs needed to the facility’s Building Supervisor

• Performs routine custodian duties as required and assigned to include, but not limited to, window cleaning, cleaning bathrooms, locker rooms and offices, vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, mopping, room organizing, litter & garbage disposal, supply stocking, program set ups and take down, etc. 

• Assists in setting up and taking down equipment for various park and recreation programs or events, prepares facilities for park and recreation program use

• Keeps records of work completed

• Assists with risk management activities associated with the operations of District facilities and programs

• Performs other duties as assigned by the facility’s Building Supervisor

• Requests and recommends supplies and services that are necessary to the day-to-day operations to maintain safe and clean facilities

• Participates in required district training programs

PERIPHERAL DUTIES:

• Provides backup to related positions as needed

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Must be 16 years of age or older.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies used in the custodial duties.   Basic knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions

• Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedules

• Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time, and to perform strenuous physical labor under adverse conditions.

• Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely; ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions

• Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors and the public

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have or obtain CPR/AED certification within 6 months of employment.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

• Standard janitorial equipment including vacuums, mops, buckets, brooms, dusting equipment, cleaning tools, etc. 

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 the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms, frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle, feel, operate objects, tools, or controls.  The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb,  balance, stoop, kneel, crouch,  and crawl.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIROMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee periodically works near moving mechanical parts and can be exposed to wet and or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibrations.  The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.  The noise level in the work environment can range from low to loud, depending on the activity in the facility.

SELECTION GUIDELINES:

Formal applications, rating of education and experience: oral interview and reference check: job related tests may be required

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. 

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Must be 16 years of age or older.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies used in the custodial duties.   Basic knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions

• Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedules

• Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time, and to perform strenuous physical labor under adverse conditions.

• Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely; ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions

• Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors and the public