GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This position is responsible for the general maintenance and sanitation in a residential facility. The custodian ensures that the facility is clean, orderly, and sanitary, and that needed repairs are completed or reported to the agency maintenance unit. The custodian receives specific instructions and general supervision in the performance of responsibilities. Work is subject to inspection upon completion.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

1. Work may include, but is not limited to, the following examples:
2. Remains alert during working hours; attends work as scheduled, and complies with attendance policies.
3. Completes a daily walk through of assigned areas of responsibilities.
4. Performs routine facility custodial duties. Initiates work orders for more complex facility repairs. Works directly with maintenance staff to develop a plan/prioritization of maintenance projects.
5. Initiates cleaning details. May work with security officers to assign work details to offenders. Supervises the completion of cleaning details, including: offender dorms, bathrooms, laundry rooms, TV room, common areas, hallways, and stairways.
6. Maintains daily sanitation/maintenance log identifying completed details and submits the log to the facility director, weekly.
7. Completes regularly scheduled floor maintenance to include waxing of all tiled floors and steam cleaning of carpeted areas as necessary.
8. Vacuums weekly, and removes trash, three (3) times weekly from all staff offices.
9. Maintains the confidentiality of information appropriately.
10. Complies with Code of Conduct and reports violations immediately.
11. Performs other duties as may be assigned.

EXAMPLES OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment used in housekeeping work
• Ability to understand and follow instruction
• Ability to perform a variety of routine manual tasks requiring the exertion of physical strength in the care, cleaning, and general maintenance of a building and equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to perform elementary work in a variety of building trades.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and/or motorized equipment when necessary to perform assignments.
• Ability to work outdoors under varying weather conditions as necessary to perform duties

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

1. Possession of a high school diploma or GED; 

AND

2.  One (1) or more years of work experience in custodial or maintenance trade.

NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• All candidates willbe requiredtosubmitto a background screening.Nocandidate may be considered for employment who is under the supervision ofFederal, State, County or Municipal Corrections Department nor have any pending felony or misdemeanor charges other than minor traffic charges.

• Driving may berequiredfor this position. The successful candidate must have and remain in possession of a valid current driver’s license, automobile insurance, and be insurable under the agency’s motor vehicle insurance policy.
• All candidates for employment must meet the established minimum qualifications for employment asidentifiedby the applicable regulatory agencies.

This position is classified as at-will, meaning employment may be ended by either party at any time, with or without cause or notice, as allowed by law.

 We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.