Custodian

Under the direction of the Building Maintenance Manager, maintains a safe and comfortable environment for the public and County employees. Performs work on all County buildings.

• Operates power equipment and uses hand tools such as vacuum, stripper, buffer, broom, mop/bucket, sweeps, mops, scrubs, strips, waxes and polishes floors in hallways, lobbies and offices.
• Uses rags, squeegee and appropriate cleaner and washes windows, mirrors and glass doors in offices and lobbies.
• Uses rags, brushes and appropriate cleaner and cleans bathroom facilities, replenishes paper supplies.
• Applies appropriate cleaner and dusts furniture in offices, waiting area and conference rooms. Empties garbage.
• Operates and maintains lawn and snow removal equipment.
• Climbs ladder and replace light bulbs.
• Help move office equipment around.
• Checks to see that doors are locked and lights are out to secure buildings.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Maintenance staff.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple responsibilities and completing priorities by being flexible to meet demands of office changes.
• Ability to effectively utilize all office equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with co-workers, government officials, community groups, and other law enforcement agencies.
• Detail oriented in execution of assigned tasks.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards needed to perform work safely.
• Ability to interact with a variety of people, some in emotionally stressful situations.
• Ability to adhere to policy

• Ability to read and understand SDS manuals.
• Ability response to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Noise – Moderate (example: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)
• Environmental – Frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; fumes or air borne particles; outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold (non-weather); and extreme heat (non-weather). Occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration.

• Standing or being stationary – Approximately less than 1/3 of on-the-job time.
• Walking or traversing – Approximately less than 1/3 of on-the-job time.
• Sitting or being stationary – Approximately greater than 2/3 of on-the-job time.
• Use of hands to finger, handle or feel or otherwise operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position items– Approximately greater than 2/3 of on-the-job time.
• Reaching with hands and arms or otherwise secure objects at a distance – Approximately less than 1/3 of on-the-job time.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl or otherwise position ones self to move – Approximately less than 1/3 of on-the-job time.
• Weight lifted/force exerted – Occasionally requires lifting objects up to 25 pounds.
• Vision – Most tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals.
• Talking/Hearing or otherwise communicate, detect, converse with, discern, convey, express oneself, exchange information – Approximately greater than 2/3 of on-the-job time.

• Possess a valid driver’s license.

• Clinton County is an EEO employer and will engage in the interactive process where necessary to determine if a reasonable accommodation can be implemented to permit any person to perform the essential functions of the job.