CUSTODIAL WORKER I

PURPOSE: Ensures Riley County facilities are maintained in a manner which provides a clean and safe environment for employees and the public. This employee will perform custodial duties and assist in special projects by following verbal and written instructions in compliance with established guidelines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Performs custodial tasks which include sweeping, dusting, mopping, rinsing, stripping and waxing of floors, polishing, vacuuming and spot cleaning of carpet, cleaning and sanitizing restrooms, emptying trash, wiping down walls, cleaning interior windows and cleaning glass entry doors
• Ensures restrooms are cleaned and sanitary by following prescribed cleaning procedures and supplies are replenished.
• Provides regular and predictable attendance and fosters a cooperative work environment.
• Participates in special cleaning projects.
• Meets daily with the Custodial Manager
• Responds to emergency situations such as water leaks, flooding, overflowing restroom fixtures and accidents.
• Reports damage to buildings, furnishings and equipment to the Custodial Manager
• Prepares meetings rooms and outside locations for meetings and special events.
• Assists in policing of paper, glass and miscellaneous waste on the Courthouse Plaza grounds,
• Empties outside trash receptacles and takes trash to dumpster.
• Assists in the removal of snow and ice from the sidewalks by shoveling snow and spreading ice melt.
• Assists with the removal of all recyclable materials from office areas and the transporting of these materials to the local recycle center.
• Attends meetings and training.
• Work overtime as needed, outside of normal work hours, including evenings and weekends
• Performs other duties as deemed necessary or assigned.

License(s)/Certificate(s):

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

Experience:

• Minimum of 1-year previous custodial experience in an office environment required.
• Experience in operating a computer required.
• Experience with custodial practices and equipment in an office environment required.
• A combination of applicable experience, education or training which provides the required knowledge, skill and ability will be considered.

Skills:

Excellent organization and communication skills, both oral and written, are required. Requires initiative. Knowledge of how to safely use cleaning supplies and chemicals. Knowledge of appropriate personal protective equipment when using cleaning chemicals, working with the threat of blood borne pathogens and the disposal of residual chemical products. Ability to deal tactfully with people. Ability to be able to multi-task with work interruptions. Ability to read and comprehend written instructions. Ability to write or print legibly. Ability to perform independently on the basis of current procedures.