PT Custodian

Douglas County, GA; Douglasville (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Douglas County Library in Georgia seeks a part-time custodian to maintain clean and orderly county office buildings. Responsibilities include dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, restrooms, windows, floors, and general upkeep under supervision.

The role requires physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds, reliable attendance, and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Training provided; elevations and emergencies handled per procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of related custodial experience preferred.
• Equivalent education/experience considered.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds or more.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Dust, sweep, mop, vacuum, and clean floors and surfaces.
• Wipe windows, walls, and fixtures; clean restrooms daily.
• Clean offices, hallways, lobbies, and common areas.
• Assist in training new custodians as needed.
• May unlock/secure buildings and operate cleaning equipment.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years professional related work experience

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Ability to lift and carry heavy objects (50+ lbs)

Ability to follow instructions

Attention to detail

Job description

SUMMARY

Thisis unskilled work responsible for keeping premises of county office buildingsin clean and orderly condition. The work is performed under direct supervisionand is reviewed through periodic inspections. Work includes dusting, sweeping,mopping, vacuuming and emptying trash.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Duties include but are not limited to:
• Dustingand cleaning chairs, tables, shelves, and other furniture or equipment
• Washingwindows, walls, woodwork and venetian blinds
• Sweeping,mopping, waxing, and buffing floors; vacuuming and shampooing carpets
• Cleaningbaseboards; removing cobwebs
• Polishingfurniture and brass fixtures
• Cleaningand supplying restrooms daily
• Cleaningoffices, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways,and other work areas
• Cleaningupholstered furniture
• Mayunlock buildings in the morning and secure buildings at night
• Emptyingwastebaskets and transporting trash and waste to consolidated disposal binsLoadingand unloading supplies and materials; stocking materials and supplies
• Operatingvacuum cleaners, steam cleaners, buffing machines, mops, brooms and dusters inthe performance of duties
• Mayraise and take down flags
• Assistingin training new custodians
• Performingother duties as assigned

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to performeach essential duty satisfactorily. Therequirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/orability necessary. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performthe essential functions.

MINIMUM EDUCATION and/orEXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or General EducationalDevelopment Certificate (GED)
• Twoyears professional related work experience
• Anequivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Theemployee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES,REGISTRATIONS

• Possessand maintain a valid Georgia Driver's License (Class C) and a satisfactory motorvehicle record (MVR) if assigned job duties requiring the use of a vehicle

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ANDABILITIES

• Knowledge of or ability to learn countyand department operations, ordinances, policies, procedures, terminology,and materials as they relate to assignment
• Knowledge of cleaning principles,techniques, guidelines, practices, and equipment as related to assignment;industrial cleaning
• Knowledge of occupational hazards andsafety precautions necessary for the safe operation of equipment, tools,machinery, and vehicles as required by assignment
• Knowledge of the operation of alldepartment equipment, tools, machinery, and vehicles as required byassignment
• Skill in handling and operating allassigned equipment, tools, and/or vehicles in a safe and proficient manner
• Skill in performing tasks which requireattention to detail, and completing assigned jobs efficiently andcorrectly
• Skill in planning, prioritizing, andorganizing work; ability to handle multiple work assignments and deadlinesefficiently, accurately, and professionally
• Ability to applycommon sense to understand, follow,and complete verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate and interactclearly and effectively with all those contacted in the course of work ina professional and courteous manner, both orally and in writing;establishing and maintaining effective, professional, and cordial workingrelationships
• Ability to handle confidentialinformation professionally and to exercise discretion in performingassigned job duties; inability to maintain confidentiality will be groundsfor dismissal
• Ability to learn and perform simplerepetitive tasks quickly
• Ability to read and comprehend routineinstructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to resolve routine problems andcomplaints by applying or adapting established policies and procedures
• Ability and willingness to meetphysical requirements and perform manual labor (including lifting andcarrying heavy objects) indoors or outdoors for extended periods of time
• Abilityto work independently in the absence of specific instructions or directsupervision

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those thatmust be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions ofthis job. Reasonable accommodations maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions.
• Whileperforming the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand;walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; andtalk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms;climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Theemployee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds
• Specificvision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision,color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjustfocus

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representativeof those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions ofthis job. Reasonable accommodations maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions.
• Workincludes indoor and outdoor responsibilities with exposure to weatherconditions
• Work may be performed near movingmechanical parts; the employee is exposed to vibration
• The employee is exposed to fumes orairborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and the risk of electricshock
• Thenoise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Exempt : No

Type : PT Employee

Department : Library/930

Location : 5