Building Custodian Full Time

 

 

Summary/Objective 

The Building Custodian works under the general supervision of the Facilities Director and is responsible for keeping assigned buildings clean and orderly. The Building Custodian performs a variety of custodial and minor building maintenance duties as assigned.

Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

•Assist in the repair and maintenance of the physical structure of buildings, performing minor and routine painting, plumbing, electrical and other related maintenance activities using hand tools and power tools.

•Visually inspect buildings and equipment and notify supervisor concerning the need for major repairs to lighting, heating, and ventilating equipment.

•Sweep, scrub, mop, strip, wax, buff, and seal floors.

•Vacuum, spot clean, and shampoo rugs and carpets.

•Wash, dust, and polish furniture, woodwork, and shelves.

•Empty and clean waste receptacles.

•Clean walls, windows, restrooms, and water fountains to maintain a high level of cleanliness.

•Regularly inventory and prepare a list of products, supplies, and/or tools individually used to be reordered in accordance with the inventory program overseen by supervisor to maintain sufficient levels of products, supplies, and     tools.

•Move furniture and equipment as directed by supervisor and/or building manager.

•Clean snow and debris from sidewalks.

•Turn out lights and lock doors and windows.

•Cover for sickness or vacation relief as determined by supervisor.

•All other tasks as assigned.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

 

Work involves exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dust, fumes, unpleasant. odors, and loud noises. Work environment involves some exposure to hazardous chemicals or physical. risks, which require following basic safety precautions. Work in public-accessed areas. Work in noisy areas or with noisy equipment or machinery. Work in any publicly owned facility within the town of Oxford. May encounter live or dead insects, reptiles, rodents, or other wildlife in the performance of duties. May be required to work overtime. Work in confined spaces, i.e., ceiling, crawl spaces, and mechanical equipment spaces. Work in inclement weather including rain, heat, snow, and cold.

 

The Building Custodian position requires considerable physical activity. Typical work activities involve frequent and prolonged periods of standing, walking extended distances, bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, or squatting while performing duties. Repetitively grip, grasp, and manipulative hand movement while using tools or power equipment applicable to the task being performed. Climb stairs or ladders, use power and noise producing tools or equipment. Reach or stretch by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction. Reach high spaces by climbing a ladder or operating a lift. Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling requires objects up to fifty pounds. Wear safety equipment during the performance of duties, i.e., ear plugs when working in machine spaces; dust masks when exposed to harmful dust particle, eye goggles when expose to air born particles, cloth gloves when working with abrasive materials, rubber boots or raingear and back support. The Building Custodian may need to use a passenger or freight elevator to get self, equipment or supplies from one floor to another.

 

This is a full-time benefit eligible position. Flexible work schedule available, 32 to 40 hours per week. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

 

No travel is expected for this position.

 

•High School diploma or G.E.D. required; 1-2 Years of experience.

•Minimum of one year's experience in custodial and maintenance work.

 

•Ability to perform a variety of manual tasks.

•Ability to plan and complete assigned duties on a regular schedule.

•Exhibit professional working manner, poise, tact, and discretion to deal effectively in a team environment.

•A demonstrated interest in assuming increasing responsibility.

•Use initiative and work independently.

•Display maturity and exercise good judgment.

•Evaluate situations accurately and take effective action.

•Use resources and tools effectively.

•Learn and apply specific laws, rules, policies, and procedures.

•Ability to organize time efficiently and set effective priorities.

•Good attendance punctuality record.

•Good public and fellow employee interaction skills.

•Efficiency, conscientiousness, and professionalism.

•Works in accordance with work plans and priorities established in conformance with established policies and procedures to assure timely completion of assigned work.

•Must use initiative to keep assigned areas in a safe, neat, clean, and pleasant condition.

•Must have a demonstrated ability to work alone and exercise decision making responsibility whenever possible.

Provide appropriate documentation to verify your authorization to work in the United States.

 

AAP/EEO Statement 

The Town is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. The Town will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally protected class status, including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation as defined by law, national origin, member of uniformed military services, physical or mental disability, age as defined by law, or genetic information.

 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.