Facility Custodian (Part-Time)

County of Berks; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 17,820 - 25,380; Full time

Job summary

A local government agency in Berks County is seeking a dedicated Custodian to perform essential cleaning and maintenance duties. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and previous custodial experience. Responsibilities include sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing various facilities while adhering to safety precautions. Candidates must be able to lift at least 40 lbs and follow both oral and written instructions effectively. This role offers a starting rate of $15.68 per hour.

Qualifications

• Previous background in custodial work required.
• Ability to read, write, understand, and speak English effectively.
• Physical capability to lift or carry a minimum of 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Sweeps and mops floors, maintains stairwells.
• Cleans windows, dusts furniture, and empties waste cans.
• Sanitizes toilets and replenishes supplies.
• Reports repairs needed to manager.

Skills

Time management

Understanding modern cleaning methods

Ability to follow directions

Ability to handle physical tasks

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Starting Rate for this position is $15.68.

POSITION SUMMARY

Custodians perform repetitive manual work requiring efficient performance of simple building cleaning. Employees in this class work under general supervision on routine and recurring cleaning assignments, receiving specific instructions on any new requests from their manager. The work performed is reviewed by inspection. Employees must be thorough and dependable. A custodian does related work as required.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions

The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not necessarily limited to:

• Sweeps, mops, and maintains floors and stairwells.
• Cleans windows and sills and polishes all stainless steel.
• Dusts woodwork, furniture, lobbies, cubicles, and other articles.
• Cleans, sanitizes toilets, sinks, urinals, and replenishes supplies.
• Empties waste cans and recycling.
• Cleans, and polishes brass.
• Vacuums carpets and upholstered chairs, and all over base.
• Wipe and sanitize all public bathroom walls around urinals and toilets.
• Reports any repairs needed to manager.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous background in custodial work required.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to manage time in an efficient manner.
• Knowledge of modern cleaning methods, and supplies.
• Ability to use cleaning supplies economically and efficiently.
• Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions.
• Ability to read, write, understand, and speak English at a level which requires the individual to perform satisfactorily work as instructed.
• Physical presence within the Buildings and Facility is required.
• Ability to handle stress.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Individual must be capable of repetitive standing, pulling, pushing, bending, reaching, squatting, climbing, and walking for periods at a time as well as the ability to lift or carry a minimum of 40 lbs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Environment may involve some exposure to hazards or physical risks which require following safety precautions. Work of this nature may involve exposure to various elements such as dirt, dust, smoke, fumes, loud noises, and unpleasant odors. This position may require the ability to perform routine custodial duties on various floors. Candidates must adhere to all county and departmental policies that relate to this position.

This position description serves as a guideline for communicating the essential functions and other information about the position to the applicant/employee. It is not intended to create a binding employment contract nor cover every detail of the position and may be changed where appropriate.