Custodian II

Town of Greenwich, C; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Greenwich is seeking a Custodian with at least six months of custodial experience and a high school diploma to maintain cleanliness in municipal buildings. A valid Connecticut driver's license is required.

Duties include cleaning floors, toilets, and common areas, performing routine maintenance, assisting with setup for events, and reporting maintenance issues. The position may require on-call rotations and physical ability to lift heavy materials.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required and at least six months custodial experience.
• Valid CT driver’s license required.
• Knowledge of cleaning materials, methods and equipment.
• Knowledge of building trades and safety codes.
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Responsibilities

• Vacuum, mop, dust, scrub, and wax floors, move furniture.
• Clean gutters and roof drains; repair furniture; replace tiles; fix plumbing and electrical items.
• Clean toilets, locker rooms, showers, and pool deck areas.
• Set up spaces for meetings and events; transport supplies and equipment.
• Secure buildings, remove snow, and assist in emergencies.
• Maintain safe, clean environment and report issues to supervisor.

Skills

Cleaning operations

Building trades knowledge

Safety codes

Record keeping

Team supervision

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Scrubbing machines

Mop wringers

Snow blowers

Ladders

Job description

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma Required.
• A minimum of six month's experience performing janitorial and related custodial work, including some experience in semi-skilled building maintenance activities.
• Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle license to drive in the State of Connecticut.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability and knowledge in the use of all materials, methods, implements and devices used in cleaning operations.
• Some knowledge of building trades, methods and tools.
• Working knowledge of mechanical equipment used in heating and ventilating offices and similar buildings and ability to make routine repairs.
• Knowledge of safety and health codes for kitchens, cafeterias, bathrooms and school or public buildings.
• Ability to maintain records and files and complete reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, management and building occupants.
• Proficiency in the operation and the care of vacuum cleaners, scrubbing machines, mop wringers, brushes, buckets, snow and leaf blowers, and other cleaning equipment and materials.
• Ability to assign, prioritize and check the work of subordinates and to train and instruct employees in building cleaning operations.
• Demonstrated skill to make routine operating repairs and adjustments to heating and ventilating equipment.
• Basic knowledge of personal computers and Microsoft office and specific industry software as needed.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, keep accurate records and provide oral updates and complete written reports.

Physical Requirements:

• Works in strenuous positions over long periods of time and carrying heavy materials alone.
• Ability to climb, walk and bend.
• Physical strength, agility required to work in all weather conditions, perform heavy cleaning and moving; climbs ladders, scaffolds, works from aerial lift.
• Ability to lift over 80 lbs.; standing or kneeling for long periods of time; working or crawling in tunnels, attics, etc.

Examination:

• 100% Written Exam
• Pass/Fail Performance Exam

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Vacuums, mops, dusts, scrubs, and waxes floors, cleans rooms, halls, furniture and washes windows. Moves and delivers furniture.
• Cleans gutters and roof drains, repairs furniture, replaces ceiling tiles and floor tiles, clears sanitary and sink plumbing, replaces wall switches, receptacle sockets, ballasts, lamps, fuses, and diffusers, etc.; replaces filters, lubricates and cleans fans and motor bearings.
• Cleans toilets and bathrooms, locker rooms, showers and pool deck areas. Washes dust mops.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment.
• Sets up areas for meetings, assemblies, exhibits, athletic programs and other activities.
• Transports supplies and equipment
• Sweeps sidewalks and secures buildings. Removes snow from entrances, exits and sidewalks.
• Conserves energy consumption, wherever possible.
• Drives a truck or other vehicle occasionally in pick-up and delivery of various articles.
• Participates in emergency evacuations, secures, abates and reports serious occurrences and unsafe situations.
• Performs related work as directed.
• Ensures all work is completed in a satisfactory manner and building is clean, safe and prepared for the arrival of the public.
• Communicates both in written and verbal format, any issues related to work performance or behavior of custodians on their shift.
• Performs minor and routine adjustments to heating and ventilating equipment in order to keep it in good operating condition and to maintain comfortable temperatures in all parts of the buildings; periodically cleans and services, pumps and related equipment.
• Repairs minor plumbing defects in toilets, basins, drains, and drinking fountains; makes minor electrical repairs, replaces fuses, burned-out bulbs, switches, ballasts and other related equipment; makes minor repairs to drywall, flooring.
• Reports emergency repairs to Head Custodian and/or Manager/Foreman
• Supports Town policies and philosophies and performs other related duties as required.

Note: Position is on call in the event of extended illness or vacation of the Head and/or Lead Custodian for off-hour emergency situations including security and fire alarm call outs.

Department: Various

Job Code: 0449

Division: Various

Updated: July 2019

Union: Teamsters

Grade: T07

Reports To: Position as directed by the Appointing Authority

All positions may be subject to an interview process. The Town reserves the right to limit the number of qualified candidates who will be invited to participate in the examination, or any part thereof.

All outside candidates will be required to undertake and successfully pass a pre-employment medical examination, which includes a substance abuse test that includes testing for THC (the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana), given at the Town's expense prior to employment if conditionally offered a part time, full time or safety sensitive position.

The Town of Greenwich has implemented a policy of background investigations all full and part time positions prior to hiring as part of the reference checking procedures for outside candidates. The investigation will only be conducted as the last step prior to an offer. Refusal to sign the release form will terminate the candidate's further consideration. All new hires at the Board of Education will also be subject to a background check in compliance with CT Public Act 16-67.