City of Springfield

CUSTODIAN 2

Pay Grade: 414

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME

Benefits Summary

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the general supervision of a Maintenance Supervisor, assigns and reviews the work of a custodial unit, and participates in the cleaning and maintenance of City buildings and offices. Performs related duties as required.

Essential Duties

1. Participates in the planning, organization and coordination of current and future custodial services; serves as a lead worker and assigns, inspects and reviews work of the custodial unit; provides instruction to and coaches new employees.

2. Evaluates cleaning methods, materials, and equipment for performance, efficiency, and safety; monitors custodial supply use and schedules resupply as necessary; completes the necessary records and reports.

3. Develops and maintains a schedule for City Hall cleaning operations to include contingency plans for special projects; coordinates major and/or emergency building and facilities repair with the Building Maintenance Worker and the Maintenance Supervisor.

4. Performs the full range of regular custodial tasks, to include the operation of floor finish machines and commercial carpet cleaners and carpet extractors; completes minor cleaning equipment and building repairs.

5. Coordinates and schedules the preparation, cleaning, setup and take-down of public meeting rooms with the Building Maintenance Worker.

6. Identifies, develops, coordinates and implements community service and volunteer projects to enhance and beautify City Hall.

7. Locks, and otherwise secures, interior offices and perimeter doors at City Hall and the Museum after custodial tasks are completed, and/or the offices and buildings are closed to the public.

8. Activates and monitors security systems as directed by supervisor.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of office and building cleaning methods and procedures; considerable knowledge of the correct application and use of cleaning chemicals, solvents, detergents and finishes; considerable knowledge of the use and maintenance of custodial cleaning equipment; knowledge of supervisory and training techniques; knowledge of basic inventory and recordkeeping methods; knowledge of basic custodial work scheduling and coordination practices; knowledge of safe work practices. Ability to assign, inspect, and review the work of the custodial unit; ability to develop training programs and train custodial workers; ability to develop and maintain a schedule and contingency plans for cleaning operations; ability to operate and perform minor maintenance on a full range of power cleaning equipment; ability to follow and provide oral and written instructions; ability to prepare accurate, timely reports; ability to complete cleaning and building maintenance assignments as required; ability to interact harmoniously and productively with co-workers and the public; ability to lift objects that could weigh a maximum of 80 pounds; ability to read and write at the level required for successful job performance.

Experience and Training

Three years experience in the cleaning and basic maintenance of buildings and offices, including one year in a lead worker or equivalent capacity, or any combination of experience, training and education that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

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