SUMMARY:
The Custodian is responsible for work in the care and maintenance of Fire Department County-owned buildings.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties are representative of the work required for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
• Performs yard maintenance utilizing equipment efficiently: including
mowers, blowers, weed eaters, edgers, and other lawn equipment.
• Sweeps, mops, waxes, polishes, and/or vacuums floors.
• Strips and waxes floors utilizing a floor- buffing machine.
• Vacuums and cleans carpets.
• Cleans, wipes, and dusts furniture and other surfaces.
• Ability to wash, wax, & vacuum vehicles.
• Washes walls, windows, furnishings, and fixtures.
• Cleans restrooms twice daily and replenishes supplies as needed.
• Collects and disposes of trash containers.
• Maintains inventory of cleaning supplies and reports low supplies to supervisor.
• Shelves supplies and transports materials.
• Assists in general maintenance work (i.e., changing light bulbs, fixtures, painting, minor repairs, etc.).
• Performs minor carpentry repairs, and paints when necessary.
• Maintains the hygiene of the kitchen and bath areas of Admin and Fire Prev.
• Maintains shrubbery around the main campus.
• Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
The Custodian must be knowledgeable of the following principles, procedures, and concepts:
• Knowledge of the methods, practices, and materials used in cleaning operations.
• Ability to carry out assignments according to established schedules and practices.
• Knowledge of personal computers and the ability to operate word processing/database software programs to keep records as may be required.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and with members of the public.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The Custodian should possess, at a minimum, a high school diploma or a General Education Diploma (GED), at minimum, is preferred; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Possession of a valid Georgia Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
• Completion of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)-approved training in exposure to hazardous chemicals and blood borne pathogens.
• Must maintain a bi-annual vehicle operations course.
SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
None.
TRAVEL:
The Custodian is required to travel on occasion.
(ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and understand written materials. Ability to effectively communicate information to supervisors, employees, other department heads, suppliers, respondents, businesses, public officials and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts such as, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
Must be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing in a professional manner to give or exchange information, resolve problems, and/or provide service. In addition, this position requires extensive contact with other employees, the general public, and public officials, often involving problem-solving circumstances.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to interpret and understand a variety of forms, reports, manuals, regulations, and other means of instruction and guidance.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires the employee to perform work while sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee often lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools requiring a high degree of dexterity, and must be able to distinguish between shades of color.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed both in county buildings and outdoors. The employee is exposed to noise, dirt and dust, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, irritating chemicals, and inclement weather. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves.
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