Custodian - Night Shift

BERKELEY COUNTY GOVERNMENT; Moncks Corner (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

BERKELEY COUNTY GOVERNMENT is seeking a Custodian to perform routine cleaning and ground maintenance in a moderately supervised to independent capacity. The role includes floor care, trash removal, and restocking supplies as part of daily duties. The position requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) preferred and at least six months of custodial experience in a large environment.

A valid SC driver’s license and background check are required. Normal hours are 3:00 p.m.

Qualifications

• HS diploma preferred; classes offered to pursue diploma.
• 6 months of custodial experience in a large environment.

Responsibilities

• Assists in routine building and ground maintenance including cleaning (sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, trash disposal, dusting).
• Loads/unloads equipment and supplies as needed.
• Stock and maintain dispensers (soap, toilet tissue, cleaning supplies).
• Maintain open spaces, grounds, turf, indoor/outdoor facilities by cleaning gutters, trash, moving furniture, dumping garbage.
• Order supplies.
• Strip, seal, buff/wax floors, spot clean carpets, polish wood fixtures, disinfect and treat restrooms and fountains.
• Change light bulbs as needed.

Skills

MSDS knowledge

Computer skills

Reading & writing

Verbal & written communication

Instruction following

Equipment operation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Work order system

Job description

This position typically provides the performance of routine level tasks in a moderately supervised to independent manner; and deals courteously and effectively with fellow employees and citizens.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assists in performing routine building and ground maintenance includingcleaning tasks including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, disposing of trash, dusting and scrubbing.
• May loads and unloads equipment and supplies.
• Stocks and maintains various dispensers including soap, toilet tissue/paper towels, cleaning supplies, etc.
• Performs other duties including maintaining open spaces, grounds, turf and related indoor and outdoor facilities by cleaning rain gutters, emptying trash cans, assisting in the arranging and moving of furniture and dumping garbage.
• Orders supplies.
• May also strip, seal and buff/wax floors, spot clean carpeted areas, polish and clean wood fixtures, disinfect and chemically treat restroom facilities and water fountains.
• May change light bulb in various light fixtures as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred; classes will be offered to those interested in pursuing a diploma;
• Six (6) months of related custodial experience in a large residential, commercial or industrial environment;

Special Requirements:

• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license for South Carolina with safe driving record;
• Departmental testing may be administered during interview;
• A criminal background check will be completed on selected applicant if a current one (less than 3 years old) is not on file.
• This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) is preferred.
• Knowledge of computers required to use email and work order system.
• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to communicate in verbal and written form.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to use or repair small and medium equipment and machinery.

This position requires the employee to reach with hands and arms; stand; walk; use hands to handle, feel, finger, grasp or operate objects, tools or controls; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; use repetitive motion; and talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.The work is regularly performed in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands. Thirty-seven and one half (37.5) hours per week. Normal working hours are Monday through Friday from 3:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.Scheduled hours/days, job location, duties and any other information contained herein is subject to change. May be required to work extra hours and to perform extra or different duties during emergency situations.