Facilities Custodian

Chelan County Facilities Custodian

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Description

• SALARY PW01 STEP 2-4 $3,501.48- $3,815.06 LONGEVITY STEP 5-8 $3,983.70- $4,521.72

• SUMMARY

• Chelan County Facilities Department is looking for a responsible Facility Custodian crew member, within our Facility Department, who will help maintain our facilities. The external and internal appearance of a building reflects on the occupants. It is important for an incumbent to be careful and thorough in working, cleaning and tidying the premises. An ideal candidate will be experienced in a custodial role focused on building upkeep. They will have great physical endurance to cover a large area with an eye for detail.

• All incumbents clean and maintain materials, tools and equipment used in the performance of duties: perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures: maintain a safe and clean work environment: Maintain records and retrieve data related to work performed using manual and/or computerized record-keeping systems; prepared standard reports: and consult and work with other trades workers. Work may involve exposure to hazardous materials. Incumbents are required to possess a Washington State Driver’s License for the operation of any vehicle or equipment they are required to maintain and/or operate.

• Examples of typical duties, responsibilities and abilities for each classification are not meant to be all inclusive or restrictive: incumbents may perform related work activities throughout the series.

• The Facility Custodian position is the skilled facility custodian classification. Incumbents in this classification perform a variety of custodial roles focused on building upkeep. Incumbents may independently perform a variety of semi-skilled facility maintenance functions under the direction of journey-level crafts worker on special assignments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Report on time to the Supervisor, who is responsible for the direction of the custodial services in the facilities.
• Incumbents shall respond to emergent calls that are occasionally outside of normal working hours.
• Dust, clean, sanitize and restock restrooms using established practices and procedures
• Dust and clean furniture, windows and various other surfaces
• Sweep, mop, scrub, sanitize and/or vacuum floors and stairwells
• Empty and clean trash containers
• Vacuum and Shampoo Carpets
• Strip, clean, buff and apply floor sealer and floor finish to hard surface floors
• Use and maintain assigned power equipment and hand tools: buffers, auto scrubbers, extractors, high pressure washers, high speed buffers and vacuums, brooms, mops, and squeegees for the cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, and furniture etc.
• Light maintenance duties, such as replacing light bulbs and the like
• Lock and unlock assigned buildings: secure building when facilities are not in use, checking for unlocked doors and windows, report any unauthorized occupants, and turn off lights
• Perform cleaning and related activities such as deicing, removing snow or debris from sidewalks and stairs around buildings using hand-operated tools or small power equipment
• Follow instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies. Use as directed.
• Move furniture, equipment, supplies, and tools on an incidental basis.
• Take classes as required in cleaning methods and techniques, new products, First Aid, and CPR
• Support and follow all County Policies and safety regulations and guidelines, etc.
• Perform related duties as required

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS

• Able to operate tools, equipment and Microsoft Windows Office applications.
• Able to listen, follow direction, pay attention to detail, organize
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Able to compute rate, ratio, and percentages.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
• Minimum 1-year custodial experience preferred but not required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Read, write, speak, and comprehend English

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to solve practical problems, work independently, safely and manage time wisely. Must be self-motivated and able to prioritize assigned work.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Able to regularly stand and walk, frequently lift and/or move up to 100lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move greater than 100 lbs.
• Occasionally required to sit, reach with hands and arms
• Ability to use a ladder when necessary

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Ability to work a swing shift and felxability to shift hours depending on operation need.

• While performing these duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate

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