THE TORRES MARTINEZ DESERT CAHUILLA INDIANS
JOB DESCRIPTION
(For Posting Purposes Only)
JOB TITLE: Custodian
DIVISION: Facilities
DEPARTMENT: Facilities
SUMMARY: Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, performs routine custodial duties at assigned Tribal locations, includes maintaining assigned buildings and adjacent ground areas in a clean, orderly, and safe condition.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Including but not limited to the following duties and responsibilities.
- Sweep, scrub, mop, and polish floors; vacuum rugs and carpets in offices, hallways, and other assigned work areas; spot clean and shampoo carpets
- Clean offices, lounges, kitchens, hallways, conference rooms, and other facilities as assigned
- Dust and polish furniture and woodwork; empty waste receptacles; spot mop spills; remove debris as needed
- Clean and disinfect drinking fountains and restroom facilities including sinks, toilets and urinals.
- Fill dispensers with towels, soap, toilet paper and other items; clean mirrors, tile, walls, light fixtures and windows; unclog drains and toilets
- Pick up trash and other debris from grounds, walkways and areas adjacent to tribal facilities; sweep concrete surfaces adjacent to tribal buildings
- Perform a variety of routine general maintenance and repairs to custodial equipment
- Clean up furniture, equipment and debris following events
- Operate custodial and grounds maintenance equipment such as vacuums, mops, small hand and power tools, buffer/scrubber machines, and blowers
- Monitor inventory levels of custodial supplies as required; assist with ordering, receiving and maintaining inventory of custodial supplies as assigned
- Report safety, sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate personnel
- Respond to emergency custodial requests as needed
- Maintain routine records related to assigned activities
SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
OTHER DUTIES:
- Attend mandatory trainings
- Attend meetings as required by position
- Travel when required
- Perform related duties as assigned
QIALIFICATIONS: 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, skills, and/or abilities required.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Proper methods, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in modern custodial work
- Modern cleaning methods including basic methods of cleaning floors, carpets, furniture, walls and fixtures
- Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies
- Appropriate safety precautions and procedures
- Basic record-keeping techniques
- Proper lifting techniques.
- Correct English usage; grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
ABILITY TO:
- Apply cultural sensitivity to Native American programs
- Maintain confidentiality
- Perform routine custodial duties at assigned tribal locations
- Operate and maintain a variety of custodial equipment and tools
- Use cleaning materials and equipment in a safe and efficient manner
- Observe and report safety hazards and need for maintenance and repair
- Follow directions and instructions effectively
- Order and receive supplies
- Use basic computer skills
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
An equivalent combination of education and related work experience may be considered. For a
high school diploma/GED equivalency, a ratio of 1:1 will be used for applicants with less than a high school diploma/GED. This means that one year of paid full-time work experience equals one year of high school education.
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate and sufficient training and/or experience to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, skills and abilities of the job. OR
- An applicant that has completed an 8th grade education will need to have 4 (four) years of full-time work experience to substitute for the required high school diploma/GED and sufficient training and/or experience to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, skills and abilities of the job.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS: To perform and to continue to be qualified for this position, the requirements listed below must be met at a time of hire or may be obtained within a specific amount of time depending on the position requirements. Costs for required certifications, licenses, and registration are to be covered by employee, unless offered by the Tribe.
- Prior to hiring and throughout employment must possess a valid California Class C Driver’s License and maintain insurability under the Tribe’s vehicle insurance policy
- Requires regular contact with or control over Indian children and is therefore subject to the background investigative process to comply with P.L. 101-630
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
- Seeing to read a variety of materials
- Sitting for extended periods of time
- Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Driving a vehicle on public roads
- Indoor office environment
- Interacting with difficult people
Essential Government Functions:
All work performed under this job classification is in support of essential governmental functions of the Tribe.
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