Custodian I

DescriptionPosition Summary

The Custodian I provides a variety of services to keep Becker County facilities clean, safe and attractive. This position is responsible for ensuring facilities are able to be used efficiently and effectively and are clean, organized and in good repair.

Hours: 4:00 pm - 12:30 am, Monday through Friday

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Custodial/Janitorial

• Cleans offices, bathrooms, courtrooms, hallways, stairways and public areas. Duties include sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, dusting, vacuuming, and replenishing supplies. Washes walls, ceilings doors and sills. Polishes woodwork, brass and windows.
• Manages trash: empties wastebaskets, cleans ashtrays, and transports waste and trash to disposal areas.
• Manages recycling: collects recycling and hauls to recycling dumpsters and/or the solid waste recycling center.
• Checks and locks building doors.
• Inspects buildings for repairs and performs minor repairs including light bulb replacement, painting and related activities. Reports need for repairs to supervisor.
• Moves furniture, equipment, boxes and other materials.
• Sets up and breaks down meeting rooms.
• Maintains grounds: cleans snow, ice and debris from sidewalks and grounds; mows lawn; trims shrubbery and cultivates flowers.
• Transports materials and equipment.
• Assists with fleet vehicles; transports to car wash or for service.
• Takes inventory of supplies and notifies supervisor of replenishment needs.
• Adheres to the County safety program and policies.
• Provides the public with directions and guidance and is courteous and patient.
• Attends educational opportunities and meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.

QualificationsQualifications

Education: High School diploma or equivalent and one-year relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education/ training/ experience.

Requirements

• Valid MN Driver’s License.
• Working knowledge of cleaning and maintenance methods, materials, and equipment.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to physically operate and maintain a variety of tools, equipment, and machines.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with property management staff, other county employees, and the public.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Must be able to perform moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).
• Environmental conditions include heat, cold, toxic chemicals, dust, noise, odors and other related occupational hazards associated with property management.

Equipment Utilized

• Property maintenance equipment, tools and vehicles.

Competencies Common to all County Positions

• Develop, maintain a thorough working knowledge of, and comply with all departmental and applicable County policies and procedures.
• Demonstration by personal example the spirit of service, excellence, and integrity expected from all staff.
• Develop respectful and cooperative working relationships with co-workers, including willing assistance to newer staff so job responsibilities can be performed with confidence as quickly as possible.
• Confer regularly with and keep immediate supervisor informed of all important matters which pertain to the applicable job functions and responsibilities.
• Represent Becker County in a professional manner to the public, outside contacts and constituencies.