Custodian

Columbia County (FL); Florida; On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia County (FL) is seeking a custodial worker to perform routine housekeeping, grounds keeping, and basic maintenance in County Buildings. Duties include cleaning, mopping, window washing, trash removal, and plant care, with supervision and adherence to established procedures.

Minimum experience includes a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year in custodial work; valid Florida driver's license is required. Some knowledge of cleaning equipment and teamwork is expected.

Qualifications

• Some knowledge of janitorial materials, methods and equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to learn and abide by Maintenance SOPs, rules and procedures.
• Must be able to work as part of a team and support larger goals.
• Must be able to operate basic cleaning equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Sweeps and mops floors and entry areas; spot cleans carpets; empties waste baskets.
• Cleans bathrooms, toilets, floors and sinks; restocks supplies.
• Cleans windows and interior glass surfaces.
• Dusts interior surfaces, including furniture and baseboards.
• Vacuums floors and upholstery; clears parking lots of waste.
• Weeds flower beds; waters and cares for plants; trim shrubs.
• Pressure washes building exteriors and clears grounds of debris.
• Sets up and removes tables and chairs for meetings.
• May be required to work during a local declared state of emergency.

Skills

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

This is moderately heavy manual work in routine housekeeping; grounds keeping and general maintenance work in County Buildings. Instructions from superiors are specific in nature and work is subject to close inspection during progress and upon completion. Where employees do not work under close supervision, work follows a well-established routine.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Tasks that are performed indoor will cause exposure to various chemicals and noxious fumes. Tasks performed outdoors will cause exposure to insects, heights, confined areas, and extreme weather conditions.Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical that screens for acceptable eyesight and hearing (with or without correction), the ability to sit for extended periods, and manual dexterity needed to operate office machinery.

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

• Sweeps and mops floors and entry areas; spot cleans carpets as needed; empties waste baskets and removes trash
• Cleans bathrooms, toilets, floors and sinks; restocks restroom and cleaning supplies
• Cleans windows; door glass and interior glass surfaces
• Dusts or cleans interior surfaces, including furniture and baseboards
• Vacuums floors and upholstered furniture; sweeps or otherwise clears parking lots of waste
• Weeds flower beds; waters and cares for plants; trim shrubs
• Periodically pressure washes the outside of buildings; removes trash and debris from grounds
• Set up and remove tables and chairs for meetings
• Required to work during a local declared state of emergency

Minimum experience: High school graduate or its equivalent preferred, at least 18 years of age. One year’s experience in housekeeping or similar custodial work.

Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s license required.

• Some knowledge of the materials, methods and equipment typically used in janitorial work
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to cleaning equipment
• Ability to learn, understand and abide by all Maintenance Standard Operating Procedures, Rules and Regulations and County Personnel Policies and Procedures
• Ability to take a teamwork approach to the job by cooperating with others, offering to help others when needed and considering larger organization or team goals rather than individual concerns