Custodial Worker (Represented)

Anne Arundel County Office of Personnel; Maryland; On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Anne Arundel County Office of Personnel in Maryland seeks a custodian to perform routine cleaning and maintenance of public buildings and grounds. Work includes custodial tasks and light maintenance under established procedures, with supervision for quality control.

Responsibilities include operating cleaning equipment, handling supplies, and assisting with minor repairs. A possible night shift is 3:30 pm to midnight; longevity pay is available, and CDS testing applies to safety-sensitive roles.

Qualifications

• Some knowledge of cleaning materials, methods, equipment, and procedures.
• Ability to learn operation and care of custodial equipment (vacuum cleaners, scrubbing machines, lawn mowers).
• Ability to exercise care in the use of cleaning materials and equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Swee p, mop, wax, and polish floors; wash walls, woodwork, and blinds; dust surfaces.
• Pick up litter and grass/flowerbed maintenance; mow, edge, and snow shovel.
• Raise and lower flags; perform routine painting work.
• Clean restrooms and replenish supplies; polish brass; replace light bulbs.
• Move furniture; perform minor repairs; open/close buildings; load/unload supplies.
• Operates routine equipment and machinery; assist stocking and storage of janitorial supplies.

Skills

Cleaning materials

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Oral/written instructions

Teamwork

Education

Basic education

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Position Description

This is routine custodial work in the care and maintenance of public buildings and grounds.

NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK

Work involves responsibility for the efficient performance of a variety of custodial, minor building maintenance, and ground maintenance tasks in and around public buildings. Work generally is performed in accordance with established procedures, but specific instructions may be given on unusual jobs or problems. Work is subject to inspection by a superior for maintenance of established standards of cleanliness and compliance with instructions. The work environment is characterized by conditions which may be dusty and dirty, by disagreeable odors, and by the lifting of heavy articles.

Examples Of Duties And Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

(Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential functions of all positions in the class.)

• Sweeps, mops, waxes, and polishes floors; washes walls, woodwork, and venetian blinds; dusts books and desks.
• Picks up litter, empty bottles, and tree and shrub trimmings; sweeps walks, mows grass, and edges walkways; plants, fertilizes, and waters flower beds, grass, and shrubbery; shovels snow.
• Raises and lowers flags as appropriate; performs routine painting work.
• Cleans rest rooms and replenishes supplies; polishes brass; changes venetian cords and light bulbs.
• Moves furniture and equipment; makes minor repairs and adjustments.
• Opens and closes buildings; runs errands as required; loads and unloads materials.
• Operates routine equipment and machinery.
• Assists with the stocking and storing of supplies, and loading/unloading janitorial and other supplies.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Some knowledge of cleaning materials, methods, equipment, and procedures.
• Ability to learn the operation and care of vacuum cleaners, scrubbing machines, polishing machines, lawn mowers, and other buildings and grounds custodial equipment.
• Ability to exercise care in the use of cleaning materials and equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

Minimum Qualifications

Sufficient education to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

NOTE: This position is safety sensitive, and employees in these positions are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) and Alcohol testing.

NOTE: Longevity pay is available based on years of service.

NOTE: Possible Night Shift Position - 3:30 pm - midnight

Supplemental Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with at least two (2) years of commercial cleaning, maintenance of hard surface floors, and carpet cleaning.