What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodial Worker (Represented) position at Anne Arundel County, MD?
Position Description
This announcement will be used to fill a Full-Time, Regular, Represented, Safety-Sensitive Custodial Worker position in the Facilities Division of the Department of Central Services. This is routine custodial work in the care and maintenance of public buildings and grounds.
Nature and Variety of Work
Work involves responsibility for the efficient performance of a variety of custodial, minor building maintenance, and ground maintenance tasks in and around public buildings. Work is generally performed in accordance with established procedures, but specific instructions may be given on unusual jobs or problems. Work is subject to inspection by a superior for maintenance of established standards of cleanliness and compliance with instructions. The work environment is characterized by conditions which may be dusty and dirty, by disagreeable odors, and by the lifting of heavy articles.
Examples of Duties and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Examples of Duties
- Sweeps, mops, waxes, and polishes floors; washes walls, woodwork, and venetian blinds; dusts books and desks
- Picks up litter, empty bottles, and tree and shrub trimmings; sweeps walks, mows grass, and edges walkways; plants, fertilizes, and waters flower beds, grass, and shrubbery; shovels snow
- Raises and lowers flags as appropriate; performs routine painting work
- Cleans rest rooms and replenishes supplies; polishes brass; changes venetian cords and light bulbs
- Moves furniture and equipment; makes minor repairs and adjustments
- Opens and closes buildings; runs errands as required; loads and unloads materials
- Operates routine equipment and machinery
- Performs related work as required
- Some knowledge of cleaning materials, methods, equipment, and procedures. Ability to:
- Learn the operation and care of vacuum cleaners, scrubbing machines, polishing machines, lawn mowers, and other buildings and grounds custodial equipment
- Exercise care in the use of cleaning materials and equipment
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Sufficient education to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
NOTE: This position is safety sensitive, and employees in these positions are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) and Alcohol testing. NOTE: Longevity pay is available based on years of service.
Supplemental Qualifications
Preference will be given to those candidates who possess the following:
- At least two (2) years of commercial cleaning, maintenance of hard surface floors, and carpet cleaning.
