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JOB SUMMARY: The Custodian provides cleaning services in the assigned building under general supervision.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Clean facility that includes offices, restrooms, kitchen/cafeteria, and building grounds and perimeter.
- Assist with cleanup of spills and standing water.
- Follow specific step-by-step cleaning directions including proper use of vacuum and wet vacuum.
- Utilize floor stripping and cleaning equipment such as floor scrubber and high-speed buffer, and burnisher.
- Clean and help maintain carpets using the required cleaning equipment and supplies, e.g., carpet extractor, shampooer.
- Notify the Supervisor of low supply inventory.
- Participate in regular training and safety exercises.
- Assist as a backup custodial worker to other contracts as needed.
- May assist with clearing sidewalks and salting during snow and inclement weather requiring a change in scheduled time of arrival.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
- Basic reading and writing education.
- One-year custodial experience working in a large (greater than 100,000 sf) facility.
- May require a Dept. of Homeland Security clearance.
- Statement of Disability.
SKILLS and COMPETENCIES:
- Ability to communicate and convey messages properly.
- Working knowledge of OSHA regulations. Skill to operate janitorial equipment.
