Custodian

Position Description

About Pennington County:We provide quality public services, as determined by law and citizen needs, through innovative leadership and the teamwork of its people, officials, and employees.

Our Employee Value Proposition

• Comprehensive Benefits Package:

South Dakota Retirement Plan and Supplemental Retirement Plan, eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave, emergency leave, company paid life insurance, flexible scheduling, employee assistance program, and competitive health, dental, and vision insurance.

A responsible Custodian to keep facilities clean, sanitary, orderly, and in good condition in accordance with standards and agreements. Must responsibly handle confidentiality, security and safety protocols associated with their work environment. Position requires demonstrated poise, tact, diplomacy, and an ability to establish and maintain effective working/professional relationships with the public, facility occupants, co-workers and vendors.

Position Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Gathers and empty's trash

• Clean restrooms and replenish paper and soap supplies

• Sweep, scrub, mop, or vacuum building floors

• Clean spills and other hazards with appropriate equipment

• Secure facilities after operating hours by locking doors and closing windows

• Clean counters and casework

• Clean walls, woodwork, and ceilings (as necessary)

• Dust furniture and equipment in Common Areas.

• Wash windows and glass (as necessary)

• Inventories supplies and stock storerooms

• Move and arrange furniture (as necessary)

• May change light bulbs as directed

• Maintain custodial equipment or systems to ensure proper function

• Report needed repairs to Team Leader or Custodial Manager

• Report security and facility misuse problems to Department Director or Assistant Director

• May remove snow from steps and sidewalks when assigned by Team Leader or Custodial Manager

• May train others on custodial functions (as necessary)

• Attends work regularly in accordance with leave and attendance policies.

• Applies cleaning chemicals according to established safety procedures.

• Adheres to safety measures for cleaning, lifting, moving, and operating equipment.

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive duties of the position. Incumbents may be required to follow any other instructions, and to perform any other related duties, as may be required.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Education

• Less than high school

• One year of experience in cleaning methods, materials and equipment used in custodial work.

• Valid driver's license is required

• Experience operating floor maintenance equipment, including buffers, auto scrubbers, vacuums and extractors.

• Ability to assimilate information from policies, procedures, guidelines, standards, and protocols.

• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.

• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.

• Successful candidate must submit to a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Essential functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time; frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, and twist; push, pull, lift, and/or carry moderate to heavy amounts of weights; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate specialized hand and power tools and equipment.

• Upper body strength is a requisite to lift/move a maximum of 50 lbs. unassisted; lifting/moving anything over 50 lbs. will require a team lift assist.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

• The ability to talk and hear via the telephone and through face-to-face communication is needed.

Additional Information

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Work under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

• Work environment is informal, team-oriented, having both routine and variable tasks with variable pace and pressure.

• Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments; travel from site to site; exposure to all types of weather and temperature conditions.

• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.

• Overtime hours may be required for special projects or emergency situations.

• Some travel may be required for training and meetings.