What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian position at City of Lubbock, TX?
Summary
Keeps an assigned building and surrounding premises clean and orderly using janitorial equipment and supplies.
Essential Functions
- Sweep, mop, and wax floors; clean and vacuum carpets;
- Dust and polish furniture, woodwork, shelves, etc; empty and clean waste receptacles; wash windows and walls;
- Clean and sanitize restrooms and replenish supplies;
- Maintain equipment and materials used in cleaning work, including hand tools and automated equipment;
- Clean and maintain nearby paved and planted areas;
- Do minor repair work including unstopping drains and repairing faucets;
- Operate forklifts and other moving equipment;
- Remove debris and litter from public areas;
- Set up rooms for special events and meetings;
- Interact with visitors and patrons;
- Perform related duties as directed.
Qualifications
Completion of the tenth grade and one year of experience or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following:
Physical exam required
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- The methods and equipment used in janitorial work.
- Use machines and equipment including a buffer, shampoo machine, vacuum, floor stripper, mop, broom, and related cleaning implements;
- Communicate effectively with others;
- Follow oral and written instructions.
- Frequently lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift up to 75 pounds;
- Frequently carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally carry up to 50 pounds;
- Frequently walk and stand during the shift;
- Occasionally bend and kneel;
- Frequently climb ladders, stairs, scaffolding, poles and inclined surfaces;
- Continuously flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially flex at the knees;
- Occasionally rotate upper body to the right or left while sitting or standing;
- Frequently reach above, at, or below shoulder height;
- Frequently push and pull objects.
