CUSTODIAN

Shawnee County, KS; Kansas; On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Shawnee County is seeking a Custodian to maintain and clean facility buildings and grounds. You will use cleaning products and equipment under supervision and perform related duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities Management.

The role focuses on area management, floor care, outdoor upkeep, inventory of chemicals, and operating a range of cleaning machinery. A pre-employment physical and drug screen are required, with lifting of up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Valid Driver’s License and eligible to operate a County-owned vehicle (HR-2013-2)
• Driving record that shows: No misdemeanor or felony convictions for traffic/vehicular offenses within 5 years; No more than two at-fault accidents within 5 years; No more than two traffic infractions within 1 year.
• Special requirements: pass pre-employment physical and drug screen; lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Area management: inspect, maintain, and clean assigned area; report maintenance items to staff.
• Floor maintenance: inspect floors and perform stain removal, shampooing, stripping, waxing and buffing.
• Outdoor maintenance: pick up trash outside; assist in snow removal on front steps and entrances.
• Caustics, toxics, and supplies: inventory and deliver chemicals; assist in ordering supplies.
• Equipment utilization: operate cleaning equipment such as mops, vacuums, buffers, carpet extractor and floor washing machines.

Skills

Janitorial equipment

Floor care maintenance

Safety awareness

Verbal and written communication

English language proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Personal Computer

Telephone

Mop/Broom

Floor buffers

Carpet extractor

Hand tools

Job description

SHAWNEE COUNTY, KANSASPosition Description

Shawnee County Position DescriptionCustodian (FM1008, FM1009, FM1010, FM1011, FM1012, FM1013)

CustodianPOSITION NUMBER: FM1008, FM1009, FM1010, FM1011, FM1012, FM1013FLSA STATUS: N

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for the maintenance and cleaning of facility buildings and grounds. This position will utilize cleaning chemicals and equipment as required. Performs other duties as assigned. This position is supervised by the Director of Facilities Management.

WORK PERFORMED

65% Area Management. Responsible for the inspection, maintenance, and cleaning of an assigned area within the facility. Ensures and provides a wide variety of cleaning responsibilities within assigned area such as: trash removal, vacuuming, sweeping, dusting, cleaning windows, disinfecting bathroom facilities, polishing woodwork and stainless steel products. Report any maintenance items, burnt out lights or clogged drains/toilets to maintenance staff.

15% Floor Maintenance. Responsible for the inspection and maintenance of facility floors within assigned area. Inspects floors routinely to identify potential problems and ensures proper maintenance is implemented such as: stain removal, shampooing, stripping, waxing and buffing floors to a high gloss shine.

10% Outdoor Maintenance. Picks up trash outside of the building. Assists in snow removal by maintaining front steps, walks and entrances.

5% Caustics, Toxics, and Supplies. Responsible for the inspection, inventory and delivery of chemicals and supplies to perform the necessary duties within assigned area. Frequently inventories department caustic and toxic stock levels and delivers necessary chemicals, hygiene supplies, soap and other requested supplies to the assigned areas as required. Participates in the routine ordering and purchasing of supplies and chemicals.

5% Equipment Utilization. Responsible for operating a wide variety of cleaning equipment such as: mops, vacuum cleaner, broom, buffers, carpet extractor, floor washing machines, shampoo and stain removal machines as required.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Janitorial equipment, supplies, and practices
• Resilient floors and carpet care maintenance practices
• Knowledge of safety hazards and proper use of various cleaning and sanitizing solutions
• Knowledge of safety hazards and proper use of various powered cleaning machines

• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Perform manual labor
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using the English language
• Use and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for various cleaning and sanitizing chemicals

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

HANDS BODY/TRUNK OTHERReaching X Sitting X Driving X

Pushing/Pulling X Bending X High Elevation XClimbing X Reaching X Unprotected Heights XThrowing X Lifting-50 lbs. X Around Moving Machinery X

ARMS Carrying X Driving Automotive Equipment XReaching X Jumping X Exposure to Dust, Gases and Fumes X

Lifting-50 lbs. X Twisting X Cramped Body Position XPushing/Pulling X Squatting X Sustained Positions X

Carrying X Turning X Noise Levels (Excessive) XThrowing X LEGS/FEET Electrical Hazards X

EYES Walking X Slippery Surfaces X

Far Vision X Sitting X Work Below Ground XColor Vision X Carrying X Irregular Surfaces XVOICE Climbing X Moving Objects X

Talking X Jumping X In High Volume Traffic XEARS Turning X Exposure to Marked Changes in

Hearing X Lifting-50 lbs. X Temperature and Humidity X

EQUIPMENT USED

• Personal Computer
• Telephone
• Mop/Broom
• Floor Buffers
• Carpet Extractor
• Hand Tools

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED certificate
• Must be 18 years of age
• Valid Driver’s License and eligible to operate a County-owned vehicle (HR-2013-2)
• Driving record that shows: No misdemeanor or felony convictions for traffic/vehicular offenses (DUI, vehicular homicide, reckless driving, hit and run, etc.) that are less than five (5) years old; No more than two (2) at fault or chargeable accidents that are less than five (5) years old; No more than two (2) traffic infractions (speeding, failure to yield right of way, etc.) that are less than one (1) year old.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Required to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Required to lift fifty (50) pounds.

I have read and understand the duties and requirements for this position._________________________________________ __________________ Employee’s Signature / Printed Name Date_________________________________________ __________________ Administering Supervisor’s Signature / Printed Name Date_________________________________________ __________________ Appointing Authority’s Signature / Printed Name DateCreated: 07/21Revised: 08/21