CUSTODIAN (7010)
Grade 3

SCOPE OF WORK:

Individuals in positions assigned this classification are responsible for performing custodial work and services required for the cleaning and maintenance of buildings.

DUTIES PERFORMED:

• Observe established safety practices and procedures in working with the chemicals, materials, and equipment commonly used by the work unit.
• Sweep, mop, and scrub floors and other surfaces.
• Vacuum carpets, mattresses, draperies, etc.; shampoo carpets.
• Strip, seal, and wax floors.
• Wash windows, walls, woodwork, etc.
• Sanitize restrooms, locker rooms, water fountains, etc.
• Clean and dust furniture, fixtures, and related furnishings.
• Move furniture, supplies, equipment, etc.
• Remove snow and debris from sidewalk.
• Collect and dispose of waste paper and other waste products.
• Perform minor repair and maintenance of buildings and equipment.
• Notify supervisor of the need for major repairs or additions to buildings, grounds, equipment, etc.
• Maintain, or assist in maintaining, outside premises by mowing lawns, trimming shrubbery, cultivating flowers, etc.
• Lock and unlock doors, check for lights left on or open windows; provide security when buildings are unoccupied.

NOTE: The duties listed are not intended to be all-inclusive. Duties assigned any individual employee are at the discretion of the appointing authority.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Requires completion of high school or GED, or one year of custodial or facility maintenance experience with tasks such as vacuuming carpets, sweeping and mopping floors, sanitizing restrooms and fixtures, snow removal, etc.

Technical Knowledge

• Requires knowledge of processes, procedures, or methods.
• Requires some specialized knowledge, skill, and ability.
• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Requires specific training or experience in duties similar in type and complexity to those performed at this level.

Management Breadth

• The requirement for managing others does not exist.

Interpersonal Skills

• Requires the use of common courtesy in everyday contacts with employees, clients, and the general public.

Guidelines

• Specific guidelines are provided for assigned tasks.

Mental Challenge

• Specific duties are clearly defined.
• Specific procedures are provided for performing duties.
• Work procedures will not change when duties are repeated.

Independence of Action

• Instructions are given for each task.
• Duties include a series of similar specific tasks.
• Supervisor reviews tasks once series of duties is completed.
• Employee consults supervisor when deviations, problems, or unusual situations occur.

Control of Budget Dollars

• None.

Effect on Decisions

• Limited effect - Activities provide a product, information, or service used by others in making decisions.

Hazardous Working Condition

• Work includes exposure to hazardous conditions resulting in a risk of physical injury requiring minor medical attention and little or no lost time from work.
• Exposure occurs on a seasonal, periodic, or similar intermittent basis.

Eff. Date: 1/78 - Deleted class code 7011 and 7012, Custodian I and II
Revised: 8/92 - Rewritten: Administrative factoring project
Reviewed: 3/98 - Rewritten to proper format