Under general supervision, performs a variety of general custodial and light groundskeeping work in the care and maintenance of building and facilities. Work involves sweeping, mopping and using vacuum cleaners to clean floors; washing walls, woodwork and fixtures; and policing buildings to empty trash receptacles and pick up debris, etc. Employee is also responsible for requisitioning necessary cleaning supplies.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- General knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment.
- Sweeps, mops, vacuums, strips, waxes and buffs floor surfaces.
- Cleans restroom areas and replenishes paper supplies and soap as necessary. Cleans windows, walls, woodwork, blinds and light fixtures.
- Dusts and cleans desks and other furniture.
- Empties trash receptacles; deposits recyclable material in proper receptacles.
- Sweeps sidewalks and walkways outside of buildings; polices grounds, picking up debris; shovels snow and/or applies de-icing compounds to walkways and driveways, as necessary.
- Replaces burned-out light bulbs.
- Sets traps for rodents and other pests, appropriately discarding trapped animals.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Raises and lowers flags at start and end of workday.
- Performs minor maintenance on appliances, as abilities allow.
- May open and secure buildings at start and end of workday.
- May turn on and off lights at start and end of day, respectively, and adjust heating or air conditioning, as appropriate.
- May arrange furniture for meetings or other events. Performs related work as required.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. and no greater than 70 lbs. without assistance.
- Attends job related training classes and workshops.
- Completes other duties as assigned.
