Custodian
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About the Department
Under general supervision, performs a variety of custodial and grounds maintenance tasks in and around County-owned and operated recreation facilities. This role ensures cleanliness, safety, and functionality, contributing to a welcoming environment for visitors and staff.
Position Duties
- Essential Job Functions Maintain department buildings and offices in a clean, orderly condition according to prescribed standards. Perform custodial tasks, including but not limited to: Sweeping, mopping, and scrubbing floors. Vacuuming and spot-cleaning carpets. Emptying and sanitizing trash containers. Cleaning walls, windows, furniture, and other surfaces. Cleaning and restocking restrooms. Cleaning the outside property. Post appropriate warning signs (e.g., “Wet Floor” or “Wet Paint”) to ensure public safety. Report maintenance or repair needs for buildings, property and equipment to the Facility Manager. Operate and maintain custodial equipment such as Floor machines and carpet cleaners. Use cleaning products and tools safely and effectively, adhering to all safety guidelines. Communicate effectively with supervisors, staff, and the public as needed. Additional Job Functions Perform routine maintenance tasks such as replacing light bulbs. Assisting with securing the property, if needed. Assist in other facility operations as required. Minimum Training and Experience High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred. Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Minimum Qualifications or Standards Required to Perform Essential Job Functions Physical Requirements Must be physically able to operate custodial equipment such as vacuums, carpet cleaners, and floor machines. Requires the ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and to remain on feet for extended periods. Interpersonal Skills Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and the public. Capable of listening, understanding, and following instructions. Knowledge and Skills Familiarity with cleaning methods, tools, and chemicals, including their safe usage. Basic maintenance skills and ability to identify facility repair needs. Attention to detail and ability to organize tasks effectively. Performance Indicators Knowledge of Job Demonstrates thorough knowledge of custodial practices and tools. Understands and follows safety protocols for handling chemicals and equipment. Quality and Quantity of Work Maintains high standards of cleanliness and organization. Completes assigned tasks efficiently and within designated time frames. Initiative and Judgment Identifies and resolves minor maintenance issues proactively. Exercises sound judgment in prioritizing tasks and responding to emergencies. Cooperation and Teamwork Works collaboratively with colleagues and supervisors. Maintains a positive attitude and contributes to a supportive work environment. Safety and Housekeeping Adheres to safety protocols and maintains a hazard-free work environment. Reports potential safety concerns promptly and takes appropriate actions to mitigate risks
Essential Job Functions
Maintain department buildings and offices in a clean, orderly condition according to prescribed standards.
Perform custodial tasks, including but not limited to: Sweeping, mopping, and scrubbing floors. Vacuuming and spot-cleaning carpets. Emptying and sanitizing trash containers. Cleaning walls, windows, furniture, and other surfaces. Cleaning and restocking restrooms. Cleaning the outside property.
Sweeping, mopping, and scrubbing floors.
Vacuuming and spot-cleaning carpets.
Emptying and sanitizing trash containers.
Cleaning walls, windows, furniture, and other surfaces.
Cleaning and restocking restrooms.
Cleaning the outside property.
Post appropriate warning signs (e.g., “Wet Floor” or “Wet Paint”) to ensure public safety.
Report maintenance or repair needs for buildings, property and equipment to the Facility Manager.
Operate and maintain custodial equipment such as Floor machines and carpet cleaners.
Use cleaning products and tools safely and effectively, adhering to all safety guidelines.
Communicate effectively with supervisors, staff, and the public as needed.
Additional Job Functions
Perform routine maintenance tasks such as replacing light bulbs.
Assisting with securing the property, if needed.
Assist in other facility operations as required.
Minimum Training and Experience
High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Physical Requirements
- Must be physically able to operate custodial equipment such as vacuums, carpet cleaners, and floor machines.
- Requires the ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and to remain on feet for extended periods.
Interpersonal Skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and the public.
- Capable of listening, understanding, and following instructions.
Knowledge and Skills
- Familiarity with cleaning methods, tools, and chemicals, including their safe usage.
- Basic maintenance skills and ability to identify facility repair needs.
- Attention to detail and ability to organize tasks effectively.
Knowledge of Job
Demonstrates thorough knowledge of custodial practices and tools.
Understands and follows safety protocols for handling chemicals and equipment.
Quality and Quantity of Work
Maintains high standards of cleanliness and organization.
Completes assigned tasks efficiently and within designated time frames.
Initiative and Judgment
Identifies and resolves minor maintenance issues proactively.
Exercises sound judgment in prioritizing tasks and responding to emergencies.
Cooperation and Teamwork
Works collaboratively with colleagues and supervisors.
Maintains a positive attitude and contributes to a supportive work environment.
Safety and Housekeeping
Adheres to safety protocols and maintains a hazard-free work environment.
Minimum Qualifications
- Disclaimer This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The County reserves the right to modify this description at any time without notice.
Disclaimer
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The County reserves the right to modify this description at any time without notice.
Benefits
- State of South Carolina Blue Cross Blue Shield Health & Dental Insurance Eyemed Vision Insurance SC State Retirement /Or PORS Retirement System for eligible Public Safety positions Long Term Disability Family Medical Leave Paid Annual Leave and Sick Time (accrued bi-weekly) Bi-weekly Pay Schedule On-site Health Clinic Employee Wellness Programs Discount YMCA Membership Lunch & Learn Programs Optional 401k and Deferred Comp Plans Optional Short Term Disability (Colonial Life) Paid Parental Leave Tuition Reimbursement
- State of South Carolina Blue Cross Blue Shield Health & Dental Insurance
- Eyemed Vision Insurance
- SC State Retirement /Or PORS Retirement System for eligible Public Safety positions
- Long Term Disability
- Family Medical Leave
- Paid Annual Leave and Sick Time (accrued bi-weekly)
- Bi-weekly Pay Schedule
- On-site Health Clinic
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Discount YMCA Membership
- Lunch & Learn Programs
- Optional 401k and Deferred Comp Plans
- Optional Short Term Disability (Colonial Life)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
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