Custodian

Martinsburg Berkeley County Parks & Recreation is seeking an experienced Custodian to be responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of MBCPR recreational facilities, buildings, and grounds. Be part of a positive team dedicated to making our community’s facilities better!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

• Communicates, collaborates, with coworkers, supervisors, staff and patrons.
• Keeps assigned areas neat and clean at all times.
• Vacuums, sweeps, mops, waxes, polishes, and scrubs floor surfaces.
• Cleans and dusts furnishings
• Washes windows and mirrors.
• Cleans and sanitizes restrooms, showers, and changing areas.
• Keeps cleaning equipment clean and in proper operating condition.
• Cleans offices and meeting rooms on a regular basis.
• Collects trash and places it in trash collection receptacles.
• Moves furniture and equipment as necessary.
• Sets up and tears down for special events.
• Shovels snow as needed from steps and sidewalks.
• Applies ice melting materials to steps and sidewalks as needed.
• Reports items that are in need of repair.
• Assures that exterior doors are locked in accordance to the building schedules, all doors and windows are secure, and lights and equipment are shut off.
• Keeps grounds free of trash, trims, weeds, and cares for plantings.
• Follows a schedule of routine preventative maintenance tasks required to keep the facilities operating smoothly.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or GED required. Two or more years of custodial experience required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools and climbs on to ladders. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as cleaning supplies, pails and unloading trucks. Occasionally the employee will lift and/or move up to 90 lbs. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables, bleachers, scrubbing machines. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors and outdoors. The employee will work near or with moving mechanical equipment. The employee may occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers, and sprays. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

EVALUATION: Job performance is monitored regularly, and formal evaluations completed annually. Pay increases are based on performance and follow the MBCPR pay scale.