Custodial Worker

Recruitment #060221-MCAB01-370500

Summary Statement

The first level in the custodial services series performs the full range of essential functions as described.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.
  • Cleans walls, floors, carpets and other interior building components by mopping, scrubbing, waxing and shampooing or vacuuming.
     
  • Dusts and polishes furniture and fixtures; washes windows.
     
  • Empties and cleans wastebaskets, garbage containers and ashtrays. Transports trash to disposal area.
     
  • Disinfects bathrooms, kitchens and kitchen appliances, patient/clinic rooms, examination rooms; replenishes soap and paper supplies; changes bed linens.
     
  • Moves and arranges furniture; hangs drapes and window shades.
     
  • Operates a variety of custodial equipment such as wet/dry mops and vacuums, scrubbers, carpet shampooers and buffers. 
     
  • Uses items such as brooms, ladders, brushes, and mixtures of water/chemical solutions.
     
  • May sweep sidewalks and patios, shovel snow and pick up trash.

Conditions of Hire

Pre-employment Drug Testing:  Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

Criminal background check:  A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.  The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

Selection Process

The application and resume are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and resume to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at www.delawarestatejobs.com

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.  The State of Delaware – An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.