POSITION TITLE: Custodian
DEPARTMENT: Facilities
REPORTS TO: Facilities Manager
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Part Time: Hours may vary and include weekdays, weekends and nights.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The PRIMARY function of the Custodian is to provide a sanitary, clean and appealing environment in City owned or operated facilities. This includes the routine cleaning of: restrooms, locker rooms, activity areas, hallways, dressing rooms, auditorium, offices, staircases, storage areas, doors, windows and other , in an efficient and effective manner.
POSITION DUTIES:
• Safely utilizes appropriate chemicals, supplies, and equipment to perform custodial care tasks
• Performs cleaning and janitorial duties, limited grounds maintenance and minor repair work
• Sweeping, vacuuming and mopping floors
• Use various floor care machines and other electronic equipment as necessary
• Remove stains from such surfaces as rugs, carpeting, walls and floors using various
chemicals/solutions
• Clean and sanitizes toilets, showers & sinks in all restrooms throughout all facilities
• Empty all trash cans, replace liners, transports materials to disposal area
• Fill dispensers, restock disposables and replace light bulbs
• Keep Water Fountains clean and sanitary
• Maintain custodial care closets, tools and equipment in a clean, sanitary, and safe working condition
• At times uses a ladder to dusts and washes walls, ceilings and light fixtures
• Use the required personal protective equipment
• Secure facilities after operating hours by locking doors and setting the security alarm
• Maintain continuity between shifts by documenting cleaning actions; noting areas requiring
additional care or monitoring
• Notifies supervisor of supplies needed, and reports items in need for repairs
• Performs other related duties as assigned
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience
• Graduation from High School or possession of a GED
• Industrial or commercial cleaning experience preferred.
• Holds and maintains a valid driver’s license
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Maintain a clean work area
• Shows initiative on the job
• Accepts criticism and accepts direction
• Follows standard methods, materials, and equipment used in the janitorial trade
• General familiarity with applicable codes
• Environmental and safety practices, procedures and standards
• Work on a shift basis, staggered work week, and be able to work unusual hours in emergency
situations.
Considerable ability to:
• Communicate clearly and effectively in English in person, over the telephone and in public.
• Demonstrate sensitivity, tact, and excellent customer service while interacting with others.
Ability to:
• Work independently and take action on work-related issues
• Take direction and follow established policies and procedures
• Establish and maintain courteous and effective working relationships with those contacted in the
course of work
• Work effectively as part of a group or team to achieve common goals
• Interpret and follow oral and written instructions
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Limited work outdoors and sometimes in unpleasant environments or weather conditions
• Lift and carry 25 lbs. of static weight
• Walk or stand for extended periods of time
• Bend, stoop, reach, carry, crawl, climb and lift as necessary to perform assigned duties
• Effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload and meet deadlines
The Custodian has a primary focus on providing superior workmanship in the cleanliness of city-owned facilities and equipment in the City of Sugar Hill by cleaning and maintaining city-owned assets and completing work in a timely manner. Must maintain professionalism and courtesy when exposed to stressful situations.
Applications accepted at City Hall, City of Sugar Hill, ATTN: Jane Whittington, City Clerk, 5039 West Broad Street, Sugar Hill, Georgia 30518, or emailed to jwhittington@cityofsugarhill.com. Application forms and background release are available at the link below:
Application for Employment (PDF)
The City of Sugar Hill is a Drug Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
