Custodian - Police Department

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the overall appearance of assigned facilities by maintaining cleanliness and organization of interior spaces and performing basic grounds maintenance for outside areas.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Clean inside buildings including but not limited to dusting, sweeping, mopping, waxing/stripping linoleum floors, shampooing rugs, etc.
• Remove and empty all trash and recycling.
• Clean, service, and disinfect restrooms replacing all paper products and supplies.
• Clean up spills, as well as provide stain and spot removal.
• Maintain exterior of assigned buildings and grounds in an orderly and neat fashion.
• Pick up litter, sweep/blow off sidewalks, clean exterior windows, etc.
• Provide light grounds work and water plants as needed.
• Remove graffiti as necessary.
• Set up and break down necessary supplies and equipment for events and programs as needed.
• Assist in moving/relocating furniture and/or equipment.
• Assist with painting projects as needed.
• Maintain tools and equipment in proper working order.
• Track and communicate inventory needs for maintenance and cleaning supplies.
• Post signage when needed to communicate closures, cautions, etc.
• Serves as back up to co-workers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent training and/or job-related experience.
• One year's experience as a custodian, to include experience in light maintenance work, preferred.
• Valid South Carolina Driver's License, preferred.
• Must successfully obtain NCIC clearance within 30 days of hire.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to operate light equipment, hand tools, and professional cleaning equipment including vacuum cleaner, broom, dust mop, bucket cleaning products, cloths/towels, buffing machine, scrub machine, etc.
• Ability to proactively identify, remove and report potential safety hazards.
• Ability to read basic communication, including but not limited to labels on chemical bottles, written instructions, etc.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) and effectively use ratios and measurements.
• Ability to operate general office equipment to include telephone and computer for the purpose of submitting electronic timesheets.
• Ability to provide quality customer service, including handling difficult customers.
• Ability to work under pressure, in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Knowledge of cleaning and custodial practices.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and disinfectants.
• Knowledge of safety practices involved in building and custodial work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is typically performed inside assigned building and outdoor facilities. Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed with exposure to risk. Daily exposure to respiratory and chemical hazards. Employee may be exposed to dust, dirt, grease, contagious or infectious diseases, irritating chemicals, and cold or inclement weather. Seasonal exposure to extreme temperature and wetness and/or humidity with some outside work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Continuously requires vision, foot controls, balancing, hearing, and twisting. Frequently requires standing, walking, lifting, carrying, handling, kneeling, pushing/pulling, bending, and talking. Medium strength demands include exerting up to 10 pounds constantly, 10-25 pounds frequently, and 20-50 pounds occasionally.

MENTAL DEMANDS

Occasionally requires time pressures and frequent change of tasks.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE

The City of Goose Creek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Prospective and current employees should contact Human Resources to request an ADA accommodation.

DISCLAIMER

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

The City reserves the right to revise this position description at any time.

IF A CONDITIONAL OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT IS MADE, APPLICANT(S) MUST SUCCESSFULLY PASS A BACKGROUND SCREENING, PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST AND PHYSICAL (IF REQUIRED BY THE POSITION). ADDITIONAL TESTING IS REQUIRED FOR SPECIFIED POSITIONS AND POLICE DEPARTMENT APPLICANTS.