Custodian - Internal

THE TORRES MARTINEZ DESERT CAHUILLA INDIANS

JOB DESCRIPTION

(For Posting Purposes Only)

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  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

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  Attend mandatory trainings
• Attend meetings as required by position
• Travel when required
• Perform related duties as assigned

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  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

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  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

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  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.

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  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

• 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

• Driving a vehicle on public roads
• Indoor office environment
• Interacting with difficult people