ROLE SUMMARY

 

Clean and maintain Region 3 facilities using routine procedures to maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency of building operations.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED certificate


• Three years of experience in custodial work

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to read and understand written and oral instructions


• Knowledge of custodial cleaning methods, sanitation techniques, and safe chemical handling


• Knowledge of proper use and care of custodial equipment such as floor machines, carpet shampooers, vacuums, and auto-scrubbers


• Ability to work in multiple buildings as needed


• Strong customer service and communication skills


• Ability to exercise judgment in selecting appropriate cleaning methods, chemicals, and safety practices

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform daily custodial duties including dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, disinfecting surfaces, emptying trash, and cleaning restrooms


• Maintain hallways, offices, breakrooms, restrooms, conference rooms and common areas in clean, neat, sanitary condition


• Perform routine and periodic floor care including scrubbing, stripping, waxing, buffing, and carpet cleaning


• Clean interior windows, glass, mirrors, furniture, fixtures, and high-touch areas


• Follow Region 3 protocols for infection control and safe chemical handling


• Conduct deep-cleaning tasks during breaks, including wall washing, detailed floor maintenance, and office sanitation


• Maintain custodial closets and supply storage areas in a clean and organized state


• Follow all Region 3 safety practices, PPE requirements, and SDS procedures


• Use appropriate judgment when handling chemicals, cleaning agents, and potentially hazardous situations


• Assist with opening and closing buildings, ensuring all interior security checks are completed


• Keep halls and exits free of hazards; correct unsafe conditions immediately or report them to supervisor


• Participate in required training, safety meetings, and professional development


• Follow emergency procedures including evacuation, lockdown, and shelter-in-place


• Maintain a positive, cooperative, and professional attitude with staff, visitors, and coworkers


• Communicate supply needs, building issues, or schedule conflicts promptly to the supervisor


• Work scheduled hours consistently; availability for flexible scheduling (days, evenings, weekends) as assigned


• Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and excellent customer service at all times


• Work effectively across multiple buildings if required by the site or assignment


• Perform other custodial duties as assigned


• Regular and reliable attendance 

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT

• Custodial carts


• Vacuums 


• Floor buffers and burnishers


• Auto-scrubbers


• Carpet extractors/shampooers


• Mops, brooms, dusters


• Hand tools


• Ladders and step stools

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to lift 25–45 lbs. regularly and heavier items with assistance


• Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching


• Frequent pushing/pulling of custodial carts and equipment


• Climbing stairs as needed


• Repetitive hand and arm motions


• Ability to perform physical work daily

ENVIRONMENT

• Primarily indoor, climate-controlled conditions


• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, fumes, odors, and moderate noise levels


• Occasional wet or slippery floors


• May require irregular or extended hours based on building needs

MENTAL DEMANDS

• Maintain emotional control under stress


• Follow detailed instructions


• Work independently and as part of a team


• Management multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

 

All positions at ESC 3 are defined as security-sensitive. Security-sensitive positions are those which require employees to be entrusted with the certain types of data, whether electronic or in paper form.  Those data elements, as defined by the ESC 3 Data Classification and Handling Policy may include, but not limited to:

 

• Sensitive Personal Information (SPI)

• Personally, Identifiable Information (PII)

• Protected Health Information (PHI)

• Family Educational Records (FERPA Data)

• Federal Tax Information (FTI)

 

It is the employees on-going responsibility to safeguard this type of data and to report any instance of lost or stolen data.