Custodian (#FD2 )

$23.59-$29.83 hourly / $4,088.85-$5,170.43 monthly / $49,067.20-$62,046.40 yearly

• Sweep, mop, scrub, strip, wax, and buff floors
• Sweep, vacuum, shampoo, and steam clean carpets
• Operate heavy floor care equipment
• Dust and polish furniture, woodwork, metalwork, fixtures and equipment
• Sweep walks, stairways and entryways
• Empty waste receptacles and ash trays and dispose of trash
• Wash walls, fixtures, equipment and windows
• Clean, disinfect, and polish water fountains, sinks and other fixtures and equipment
• Maintain restrooms in sanitary condition and replenish supplies
• Replace light bulbs and fluorescent tubes
• Make elementary repairs to fixtures and equipment, such as replacing faucet washers and installing shelves
• Report the need for maintenance work to superiors
• Move and arrange office equipment and furniture
• Set up furniture for meetings
• Report conditions which may indicate vandalism, illegal entry or fire hazards
• Clean venetian blinds and screens
• Remove dirty linen
• Maintain supplies of clean linen
• Maintain designated areas in aseptic condition
• May raise and lower flags
• May deliver outdated drugs and outdated confidential records to the County warehouse for secure disposal
• May provide security for assigned areas, such as open and lock doors and windows and turn on/off lights
• May provide initial training for new employees
• May provide vacation and other relief for supervisor and for other classes, as required

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge of:
Some knowledge of:

• The methods, materials, and equipment used in cleaning and caring for floors, walls, fixtures and furniture.

Ability to:

• Quickly learn and apply the approved methods of cleaning and caring for buildings and equipment.
• Read and understand signs, labels, work schedules and simple instruc tions and procedures.
• Understand and apply rules and written and oral directions.
• Enter simple information on forms, such as time cards and other records.
• Follow safety policies, procedures and practices.
• Learn to operate floor care machines.
• Learn and apply aseptic cleaning procedures and infection control as related to custodial services is required for some positions.
• Learn and apply safety practices and toxic materials handling procedures.
• Interact effectively with others.
• Perform heavy manual labor which includes moving furniture and custodial equipment and lifting items such as garbage cans and five-gallon con- tainers of wax which weigh up to 75 pounds.
• Perform tasks which require manual dexterity, such as repairing cleaning equipment.
• Perform tasks which require coordination and balance, such as washing windows while standing on ledges, changing light bulbs while standing on a ladder, and using floor buffers.
• Distinguish colors to determine containment of toxic waste products.
• Distinguish sounds, such as warning signals over the sounds of machinery.

Education and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience which would provide the re quired knowledges and abilities is qualifying.
Special Requirements/Conditions:

License Requirements: Possession of a valid California class C driver license is required for some positions.
Background Investigation: Fingerprinting is required.
Special Working Conditions: Exposure to: variable temperatures; cramped work spaces; heights, such as on ladders; strong and unpleasant odors and fumes; noise; the possibility of exposure to infectious materials which might cause chronic disease or death; the possibility of exposure to toxic substances or chemical irritants; and, for some positions, disturb ing situations, such as cleaning the morgue after an autopsy.
Other Special Requirements: Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and for emergencies, as needed.

EST: 9/77 REV: 11/94, 9/83 Analyst: JF