What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian position at Chaves County?
Position Summary
Responsible for general housekeeping duties in accordance with established standards and instruction. Assists in moving furniture and equipment. Assists in special events set-ups and other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Description Of Duties And Responsibilities
Employee is responsible for all custodial duties as assigned by supervisor. Employee must collect and place in containers or plastic bags, trash, and other debris. Places trash in collection area for removal by others. Replaces liners in wastebaskets and trash containers. Vacuums rugs in offices and public areas. Cleans and dusts furniture, filing cabinets, counters, exhibit cases, pictures, etc. Washes windows, windowsills, and other glass surfaces. Washes and/or cleans by hand, wall spaces working on ladders as required. Moves heavy furniture, supplies and miscellaneous equipment, as directed. Reports items that need to be repaired, (doors, furniture, lights, faucets, etc.) Sweeps or shovels snow from steps and walks adjacent to buildings. Cleans locker/shower areas and restrooms, including shower walls, floors, fixtures, and mirrors, etc. Cleans and services lavatories, toilet rooms and restrooms. This includes cleaning fixtures, mirrors and replenishing soap and paper goods. Cleans light fixtures/lenses, air conditioner registers/grills, etc. Sweeps, mops and scrubs floors, stairs (inside and outside building) and other surfaces. Cleans and services cigarette urns and ashtrays. Scrub, strips, waxes and polishes floor using heavy industrial type powered scrubbers and buffers. Must adhere to all safety standards and work practices set forth by the Facilities Maintenance Department to include the following: wearing protective equipment as required while performing work assignments, such as protective hand and eye equipment while handling chemicals, and any other equipment required to perform work in a safe manner. Inspects safety equipment daily for deficiencies and proper working order. Reports defective equipment to supervisor for replacement. Suspends work activity requiring safety equipment until protective equipment is restored to proper working order. Employee must know and understand County Personnel Policy and all pertinent County and departmental policies and perform related duties required. Employee must follow all County safety policies and practices.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION:
High School diploma or G.E.D. Two years’ experience in custodial work.
Certifications/Training
Valid NM driver’s license.ABILITIES/SKILLS:
Able to read, write and understand sufficiently written and oral instructions in English. Ability to stand, walk and/or sit and continuously perform essential functions for an eight (8) hour shift. Ability to learn and perform all essential job functions accurately and safely with minimum supervision. Ability to grasp, lift, and/or carry or otherwise move goods weighing up to 75 pounds. Ability to climb stairs and ladders as needed. Ability to perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, and walking significant distances between work areas. Ability to work with minimal direct supervision. Visual ability must be corrected to observe and detect signs of dangerous obstacles at a distance of thirty (30) yards and to verify written information at a close range. Ability to use light and heavy industrial floor type machines and attachments. Must be able to work with other personnel in a pleasant, professional, and efficient manner. Must maintain an acceptable attendance record, punctuality, and meeting deadlines.
Physical demands: The work is somewhat physical, typically requiring the employee to climb ladders, carry heavy items, walk, stand, and bend. There may be some sitting comfortably to complete work. There may be some operation of a vehicle throughout the county, as necessary. Some local travel within the boundaries of Chaves County is required in the course of job performance. Talking, hearing, and seeing are essential to the performance of the job. Common eye, hand finger dexterity exists. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, discriminating thinking.
Responsible for general housekeeping duties in accordance with established standards and instruction. Assists in moving furniture and equipment. Assists in special events set-ups and other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Description Of Duties And Responsibilities
Employee is responsible for all custodial duties as assigned by supervisor. Employee must collect and place in containers or plastic bags, trash, and other debris. Places trash in collection area for removal by others. Replaces liners in wastebaskets and trash containers. Vacuums rugs in offices and public areas. Cleans and dusts furniture, filing cabinets, counters, exhibit cases, pictures, etc. Washes windows, windowsills, and other glass surfaces. Washes and/or cleans by hand, wall spaces working on ladders as required. Moves heavy furniture, supplies and miscellaneous equipment, as directed. Reports items that need to be repaired, (doors, furniture, lights, faucets, etc.) Sweeps or shovels snow from steps and walks adjacent to buildings. Cleans locker/shower areas and restrooms, including shower walls, floors, fixtures, and mirrors, etc. Cleans and services lavatories, toilet rooms and restrooms. This includes cleaning fixtures, mirrors and replenishing soap and paper goods. Cleans light fixtures/lenses, air conditioner registers/grills, etc. Sweeps, mops and scrubs floors, stairs (inside and outside building) and other surfaces. Cleans and services cigarette urns and ashtrays. Scrub, strips, waxes and polishes floor using heavy industrial type powered scrubbers and buffers. Must adhere to all safety standards and work practices set forth by the Facilities Maintenance Department to include the following: wearing protective equipment as required while performing work assignments, such as protective hand and eye equipment while handling chemicals, and any other equipment required to perform work in a safe manner. Inspects safety equipment daily for deficiencies and proper working order. Reports defective equipment to supervisor for replacement. Suspends work activity requiring safety equipment until protective equipment is restored to proper working order. Employee must know and understand County Personnel Policy and all pertinent County and departmental policies and perform related duties required. Employee must follow all County safety policies and practices.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION:
High School diploma or G.E.D. Two years’ experience in custodial work.
Certifications/Training
Valid NM driver’s license.ABILITIES/SKILLS:
Able to read, write and understand sufficiently written and oral instructions in English. Ability to stand, walk and/or sit and continuously perform essential functions for an eight (8) hour shift. Ability to learn and perform all essential job functions accurately and safely with minimum supervision. Ability to grasp, lift, and/or carry or otherwise move goods weighing up to 75 pounds. Ability to climb stairs and ladders as needed. Ability to perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, and walking significant distances between work areas. Ability to work with minimal direct supervision. Visual ability must be corrected to observe and detect signs of dangerous obstacles at a distance of thirty (30) yards and to verify written information at a close range. Ability to use light and heavy industrial floor type machines and attachments. Must be able to work with other personnel in a pleasant, professional, and efficient manner. Must maintain an acceptable attendance record, punctuality, and meeting deadlines.
Physical demands: The work is somewhat physical, typically requiring the employee to climb ladders, carry heavy items, walk, stand, and bend. There may be some sitting comfortably to complete work. There may be some operation of a vehicle throughout the county, as necessary. Some local travel within the boundaries of Chaves County is required in the course of job performance. Talking, hearing, and seeing are essential to the performance of the job. Common eye, hand finger dexterity exists. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, discriminating thinking.