POSITION TITLE: Custodian
DEPARTMENT: Facilities
REPORTS TO: Facilities Manager
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full Time: Hours may vary and include weekdays, weekends and nights.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The PRIMARY function of the Custodian is to provide a sanitary, clean and appealing environment in City owned or operated facilities. This includes the routine cleaning of: restrooms, locker rooms, activity areas, hallways, dressing rooms, auditorium, offices, staircases, storage areas, doors, windows and other, in an efficient and effective manner.
POSITION DUTIES:
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- Safely utilizes appropriate chemicals, supplies, and equipment to perform custodial care tasks
- Performs cleaning and janitorial duties, limited grounds maintenance and minor repair work
- Sweeping, vacuuming and mopping floors
- Use various floor care machines and other electronic equipment as necessary
- Remove stains from such surfaces as rugs, carpeting, walls and floors using various chemicals/solutions
- Clean and sanitizes toilets, showers & sinks in all restrooms throughout all facilities
- Empty all trash cans, replace liners, transports materials to disposal area
- Fill dispensers, restock disposables and replace light bulbs
- Keep Water Fountains clean and sanitary
- Maintain custodial care closets, tools and equipment in a clean, sanitary, and safe working condition
- At times uses a ladder to dust and wash walls, ceilings and light fixtures
- Use the required personal protective/safety equipment
- Secure facilities after operating hours by locking doors and setting the security alarm
- Maintain continuity between shifts by documenting cleaning actions; noting areas requiring additional care or monitoring
- Notifies supervisor of supplies needed, and reports items in need for repairs
- Performs other related duties as assigned
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience
- Graduation from High School or possession of a GED
- Industrial or commercial cleaning experience preferred.
- Holds and maintains a valid driver’s license
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Maintain a clean work area
- Shows initiative on the job
- Accepts criticism and accepts direction
- Follows standard methods, materials, and equipment used in the janitorial trade
- General familiarity with applicable codes
- Environmental and safety practices, procedures and standards
- Work on a shift basis, staggered work week, and be able to work unusual hours in emergency situations.
Considerable ability to:
- Communicate clearly and effectively in English in person, over the telephone and in public.
- Demonstrate sensitivity, tact, and excellent customer service while interacting with others. Ability to:
- Work independently and to take action on work-related issues
- Take direction and follow established policies and procedures
- Establish and maintain courteous and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
- Work effectively as part of a group or team to achieve common goals
- Interpret and follow oral and written instructions
- Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Limited work outdoors and sometimes in unpleasant environments or weather conditions
- Lift and carry 25 lbs. of static weight
- Walk or stand for extended periods of time
- Bend, stoop, reach, carry, crawl, climb and lift as necessary to perform assigned duties
- Effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload and meet deadlines
Applications accepted at City Hall, City of Sugar Hill, ATTN: Jane Whittington, City Clerk, 5039 West Broad Street, Sugar Hill, Georgia 30518, or emailed to jwhittington@cityofsugarhill.com. Application forms and background release are available at the link below:
Application for Employment (PDF)
The City of Sugar Hill is a Drug Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
