ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs regular custodial functions such as sweeping, vacuuming, stripping, waxing, mopping and buffing floors, stairwells and elevators;
• Gathers and disposes of refuse from interior and exterior of assigned buildings; gathers paper for recycling;
• Washes windows, walls, woodwork and bathroom fixtures, using ladders and/or aerial tower;
• Prepares quantities of cleaning and polishing materials appropriate for tasks from bulk containers according to manufacturers specifications;
• Cleans and disinfects urinals, toilets and lavatories; refills soap, towel and tissue dispensers;
• Spot cleans carpet and upholstered furniture;
• Dusts office furniture, partitions, high and low ledges and moldings, and venetian blinds;
• Maintains inventory of cleaning supplies, materials and equipment;
• Reports repairs beyond capabilities of custodial workers to supervisor;
• Performs routine security to include locking and unlocking doors and deactivating alarm system of assigned building, and reports unusual observations to supervisors;
• Operates a variety of specialized custodial equipment, such as floor buffers, carpet extractors, wet/dry vacuums. etc.;
• Loads and unloads cleaning and polishing equipment and materials to be transported by truck or van;
• Responds to special requests from user agencies;
• Responds to emergencies such as snow, flood, wind storms, etc.; 

•  Other duties provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned;
•  When unusual situations occur and/or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery