Custodian

Class Title: Custodian

Class Code: CUSTODIAN

Hourly: $19.30 - $22.96 | Monthly: $3345.09 - $3980.26 | Annually: $40141.14 - $47763.16

Benefits: Full-time | Part-time, benefited

OVERVIEW:

This classification is responsible for performing custodial and sanitation duties to provide clean and sanitary facilities for the District and the general public.  This classification may also perform small building maintenance duties.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the general supervision of Custodian Supervisor who assigns work.  Carries out work independently, but work and decisions are typically reviewed prior to final execution.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Supervision is not normally a responsibility of this classification, however, may provide direction to new hire custodial staff.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

The information provided below encompasses the typical duties and capabilities linked with this classification.  Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide direction and support to new custodial staff.
• Perform cleaning, janitorial and sanitation duties on park restrooms and/or assigned facilities, including refilling supplies in restrooms.
• Assist in determining cleaning needs and adjust janitorial and sanitation schedule.
• Sweep and/or power wash sidewalks, parking lots and pool decks. Remove snow from sidewalks and entryways.
• Organize, maintain and recommend purchases for janitorial equipment and supplies.
• Assist in determining cleaning needs and recommend janitorial and sanitation schedule adjustments to the Custodial Supervisor.
• Monitor equipment and facilities for required maintenance; performs routine maintenance, including unclogging sinks, drains, and toilets; submits work order requests for necessary repairs.
• Maintains floors including stripping, waxing, polishing, buffing or burnishing finished floors.
• Clean and report graffiti, vandalism and other incidents.
• Arrange classroom and meeting room furniture, including setting up and taking down equipment, supplies, tables and chairs.
• Acts as a Mandatory Reporter; reports incidents of child abuse/neglect.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

The individual in this classification is expected to possess and exhibit the following knowledge, skills and abilities.

Strong Knowledge of:

• Cleaning and sanitation requirements at a public facility;
• Common cleaning equipment, tools, materials, and supplies needed for custodian work;
• Routine custodian practices and methods, including safety procedures, proper handling, operation and maintenance of equipment, and basic building safety tasks;
• Principles and practices of customer service;
• Spoken and written English; and
• Safe and effective use and application of cleaning agents and solvents.

Skill and Ability to:

• Safely and effectively operate cleaning equipment and tools;
• Take direction and perform task with minimal supervision;
• Prioritize tasks and perform a full range of assigned janitorial duties in a fast-paced environment;
• Identify occupational hazards and use safety precautions;
• Demonstrate a high attention to detail;
• Effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing;
• Use active listening and interpersonal skills to mitigate conflict;
• Work cooperatively with others; and
• Create a positive, constructive and respectful relationship with staff and the general public.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The following are minimum qualifications for this classification.

Education, Experience, and Training

1. High school diploma or equivalent; AND
2. Some custodial or facility maintenance experience preferred; OR
3. Any satisfactory combination of education, experience and training.

Licenses and Certifications:

1. Some positions require possession of, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire, a valid Oregon Driver’s license.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The following are working conditions, including environmental and physical demands, required for this classification.

• Duties are generally performed both indoors and outdoors with exposure to inclement weather, including heat, humidity, wind, snow, and rain.
• Exposed to moving equipment, dust, fumes, electric shock, toxic/caustic chemicals and biological hazards.
• Duties may be performed in a closed facility and/or around the public during public events.
• May require working at heights.
• Safety equipment, including shoes, gloves, and eye protection as required.
• Work is performed during late evening and early morning hours and requires continuous physical exertion at a fast pace.
• Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to walk and stand for sustained period of time with frequent climbing, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending and twisting.
• Must be able to travel to locations in, around, or outside the greater Bend area, including travel to District sites.
• Exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects, including to operate and handle tables, chairs, commercial cleaning equipment, materials and supplies; and to mop; move furniture, equipment and fixtures; operate floor equipment; handle trash barrels; and vacuum.
• Making substantial movements (motions) of the writs, hands, and/or fingers, and constant use of hands and arms and may require overhead reaching.
• Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and making fine discriminations in sound.

STATUS:

Non-Exempt

Full-Time or Part-Time

Benefits: Full-time | Part-time, benefited

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