Building Custodian II

Job Overview

Under the general supervision and direction of the Building Supervisor, performs general cleaning and minor maintenance repair work in the care and upkeep of Town buildings, adjacent grounds, and equipment.

• Receives oral and/or written instructions from Supervisor, or follows a maintenance schedule
• Cleans rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms and other work areas
• Using appropriate equipment, sweeps, strips and waxes floors
• Using appropriate equipment, cleans rugs, carpets, draperies and blinds
• Washes walls, windows, door panels and sills
• Removes trash
• Replenishes bathroom supplies
• Performs minor carpentry, plumbing, painting and electrical work
• Moves furniture
• Waters lawn and shrubbery adjacent to buildings
• Shovels snow and sweeps dirt from entrances and walks adjacent to buildings
• Operates snow blower to clear walks or parking lots of snow
• Lubricates motor and changes filters on heating and cooling equipment
• Uses hand tools and small power equipment
• Provides assistance to visitors as needed
• Follows all standard safety procedures and regulations
• Reports tasks accomplished to Supervisor

• Plants and cares for flowers, shrubbery and trees on Town property
• Sets up rooms for meetings
• Assists public using Town facilities by moving equipment, furniture or materials
• Completes daily cleaning tasks as assigned in Town Hall, Police Department and other Town buildings/sites
• Acts as Painter's helper, and fills in for other custodians on sick leave or vacation

• Knowledge of materials, methods and devices used in cleaning operations
• Knowledge of practices, tools and materials of mechanical and building trades
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to quickly learn assigned semi-skilled tasks on the job
• Ability to recognize and locate conditions which require repair and maintenance work
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to be available for call outs
• Ability to work effectively with staff, superiors and the general public

• Ability to perform heavy cleaning, moving, shoveling and lifting over 80 lbs.
• Ability to climb ladders, scaffolds, etc., up to 60 feet above ground
• Ability to work in confined or close quarters including pipes, tunnels and attics for extended periods of time
• Ability to operate equipment requiring hand/eye coordination and mechanical aptitude
• Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain or snow
• Sufficient stamina and good health to perform strenuous physical labor
• Ability to move throughout Town Hall and other Town buildings and sites
• Ability to get into and out of an automobile
• Ability to work evenings and/or weekends
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision

High School or Trade School Graduate