Custodian

Essential Functions Cleans and disinfects restrooms in County buildings; replenishes paper supplies and soap as necessary; cleans break rooms including tables and floors; cleans and sanitizes drinking fountains. Sweeps and vacuums assigned areas and rooms; mops floors; spot cleans carpets as needed. Removes trash from rooms and buildings and puts in dumpster; removes recycling from rooms and buildings and places in appropriate receptacles; washes and disinfects waste bins as needed. Dusts furniture, walls, window sills and other woodwork; cleans and dusts window blinds; removes cobwebs as needed. Performs basic landscaping maintenance duties such as picking up trash, leaves and debris and cleaning sidewalks. Cleans glass doors, windows and partitions. Performs building security; patrols buildings; secures buildings at closing; opens buildings as needed. Oversees the work of custodial contract workers as needed. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities General knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies, and equipment and ability to use them economically and efficiently; ability to understand oral and written directions; ability to read and write; physical ability to perform heavy manual work; ability to work independently; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.