CUSTODIAN

Custodian

40hrs/wk

Wage Grade CC

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Cleans and is responsible for the condition of a public building or part thereof, or a group of smaller buildings. Such work includes but is not limited to sweeping, dusting, mopping, scrubbing interior walls and scrubbing and waxing floors; polishes metal and wood; washes windows and vacuuming.

• May be required to do minor painting.
• Collects and disposes of rubbish and recycling.
• May set temperature regulators – check fire extinguishers and emergency lighting.
• Maintains floors – sweep, mop, strip, wax and buff.
• Cleans and/or shovels walks and grounds as needed.
• Locks and unlocks premises, raises and lowers flags.
• Moves and sets up furniture and does simple repair work.
• Load, unload and store materials regularly.
• Maintains inventory of custodial supplies and equipment. Keeps supplies and storage areas clean and organized.
• May be directed to leave the premises to pick up supplies.
• Works hours as assigned, including over‑time assignments.
• Fills in for other Custodians as needed.
• Performs other related work as required.
• Cleans and maintains Rest Rooms in a sanitary condition.
• Performs duties specific to the following:
  • Town Hall – collects and post outgoing mail; launders items associated with custodial equipment
  • Library – transports books and maintains courtyard

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the direction of the Director of Public Works, Custodial Supervisor, and/or departmental designee.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:

• Knowledge of materials and methods used in cleaning and the use of manual and power‑driven cleaning and polishing equipment.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to respond courteously with the general staff and public.
• Ability to perform moderately heavy labor and lift at least 65 pounds.
• Must have a valid CT driver's license.

EXPERIENCE & TRAINING:

• High school graduate or GED.
• Two (2) years of experience in a satisfactory combination of building repairs and building cleaning preferably in Municipal or Board of Education facilities.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

(PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS)

Applicants must be citizens of the United States or must present proper authorization to work in the United States by the closing date.

EOE