Custodial Worker (Part Time)

About the Department

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This position performs manual work in the cleaning and maintaining of County buildings and facilities; performs heavy cleaning duties; sweeps, mops, scrubs, and vacuums floors; gathers and empties trash; scrubs, sanitizes, and supplies restroom facilities; dusts furniture, walls, and equipment; cleans windows, mirrors, and partitions with soap and other cleansers; mixes cleaning solutions and chemicals in containers in preparation for cleaning, according to instructions; follows procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power machinery to prevent damage to floors and fixtures; cleans and polishes fixtures and furniture; shampoos or steam-cleans carpets and rugs; manages inventory of cleaning supplies; drives vehicles required to perform or travel to facilities for cleaning works, including industrial trucks and vans; must be flexible in working shelters on as needed basis for the needs of County citizens; performs related tasks as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Custodial Supervisor.

Position Duties

• Working knowledge of occupational hazards and safety rules
• Ability to lift heavy objects, climb ladders, and work at different heights
• General knowledge of standard cleaning methods and procedures, time management skills, verbal instructions, communication skills and ability to understand and follow safety procedures
• Ability to operate vacuums, floor buffers, carpet cleaners, cleaning solutions, and other related cleaning equipment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent from appropriately accredited institution

Other Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina Driver’s License 
• This position is safety sensitive and subject to random drug screenings

This is medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside environmental conditions, noise, hazards, and wearing a respirator. The worker may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.