Custodian

Richland County, S.C; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 19,809 - 28,213; Full time

Job summary

Richland County, S.C is seeking a Custodian to perform custodial work in maintaining County buildings. The role involves tasks such as cleaning, sanitizing restrooms, and light building maintenance, while ensuring adherence to established standards of cleanliness and safety.

This position requires a commitment to maintaining a high standard of service and a valid state driver's license. Benefits include a competitive wage starting at $17.43/hr.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required for satisfactory job performance.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license.
• Over six months of experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial duties including cleaning and sanitizing surfaces.
• Stock restrooms with necessary supplies.
• Transport trash and supplies as needed.
• Maintain assigned vehicles and equipment.

Job description

## CustodianApplylocations: 2000 Hampton Streettime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R2457The purpose of this class is to carry out custodial work in maintaining County buildings and facilities, as well as to care for assigned equipment and perform related tasks as needed. This role follows established procedures and operates under the close supervision of the assigned Crew Leader and Building Supervisor.# **ESSENTIAL TASKS**The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the class as necessary.Performs a variety of custodial duties, including but not limited to cleaning and sanitizing restrooms, washing windows and other glass surfaces, dusting and polishing furniture, wiping down walls, cleaning window blinds, dusting baseboards, removing trash, emptying recycling containers, sweeping and mopping floors, scrubbing and polishing floors, stripping and waxing floors, and vacuuming, spot cleaning, or shampooing carpets.Stocks restrooms with necessary supplies.Sweeps porches, walkways, and breezeways.Performs light building maintenance as required, such as replacing light bulbs, arranging furniture and other items, etc.May transport trash, supplies, or equipment between County buildings as needed.Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment, and initiates repair requests when necessary.Requests necessary tools, materials, and supplies as needed.Responds to emergency calls for assistance.Operates vehicles and equipment, including vacuum cleaners, carpet cleaners, and buffers to complete assigned duties.Keeps accurate and up-to-date records of work performed.Ensures all tasks are completed in accordance with County policies, procedures, and standards for cleanliness, quality, and safety.Attends training, workshops, and meetings to enhance job knowledge and skillsThis role requires a commitment to maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and safety in all County facilities.## INVOLVEMENT WITH DATA, PEOPLE, AND THINGS**DATA INVOLVEMENT:**Requires comparing or inspecting items against a standard.**PEOPLE INVOLVEMENT**:### Requires following instructions and orders of supervisor.**INVOLVEMENT WITH THINGS:**Requires handling or using machines, tools or equipment requiring little or no prior experience, such as custodial / housekeeping machinery and tools.Requires the use of a computer and software to record work hours, request time off, and perform other related tasks.## COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS**REASONING REQUIREMENTS:**Requires performing routine work using common sense.**MATHEMATICAL REQUIREMENTS:**Requires using basic addition and subtraction, such as making change or measuring.**LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:**Requires reading simple sentences, instructions or work orders; writing simple sentences and completing simple job forms; speaking simple sentences using basic grammar.**MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:**Requires doing simple, repetitive manual, clerical or operating tasks following a few definite procedures; requires minor short-term planning; requires little attention for accurate results.## VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE PREPARATION**VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION:**Requires high school diploma or GED and instruction that is sufficient for satisfactory job performance.**SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:**Must possess a valid state driver’s license.**EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:**Requires over six months in a related field.## AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT REQUIREMENTS**PHYSICAL AND DEXTERITY REQUIREMENTS:**Requires medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, reaching, stretching, pushing, pulling or lifting all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a recurring basis, or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving very close tolerances or limits of accuracy.**ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS:**The job may risk exposure to bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, fumes and/or noxious odors, traffic, moving machinery, toxic/caustic chemicals, disease / pathogens, etc.**SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:**The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, depth perception, odor perception, hearing and speaking abilities, and color perception.## JUDGMENTS AND DECISIONS**JUDGMENTS AND DECISIONS:**Requires very few decisions affecting only the individual; works in a very stable environment with clear and uncomplicated written/oral instructions.## ADA COMPLIANCERichland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.Minimum Compensation $17.43/hr.