Job Summary

The Custodian is responsible for the maintenance and cleanliness of the City Hall building. This role involves performing routine cleaning tasks and ensuring that all areas of the building are sanitary and presentable. Work is performed under general supervision from Head Custodian.

Essential Job Functions
This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.

• Perform routine housekeeping services as assigned, which normally include emptying trash receptacles, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, spot cleaning and disinfecting restrooms. 
• Inspect facility to ensure cleanliness standards are maintained, addressing any issues promptly.
• Manage inventory and cleaning supplies.
• Respond to staff requests/concerns in a timely manner.
• Ensures that all chemicals and hazardous materials used in the facility are properly controlled, issued and accounted for in accordance with all safety and national standards.
• Ensures cleanliness and tidiness of common areas such as breakrooms, bathrooms, conference rooms, training room and lobby.
• Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor when interacting with coworkers, citizens and staff.
• Providing excellent service to enhance user satisfaction and facility reputation.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Completion of a standard high school diploma, GED or equivalent from a regionally or nationally accredited school. Preferred but not required. 

Licenses(s): Valid Georgia Driver’s License.

Experience: One (1) or more years' experience in general maintenance, cleaning; or, any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. 

Certifications: N/A

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

Knowledge of:

• General safety practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of appropriate cleaning techniques for different surfaces and materials. 
• Knowledge of proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials.

Skill and Abilities: 

• Ability to manage and organize time to complete necessary tasks and complete duties in a timely fashion.
• Ability to be detail-oriented.
• Excellent time-management skills. 
• Ability to stand, walk and bend for an extended period of time. 

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. 

The employee is occasionally required to sit; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move a minimum of 50 pounds.

The employee must occasionally be able to climb ladders and withstand heights.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.