PT Police Custodian

Job Title: Custodian                                                              FLSA: Hourly / Non-Exempt

Department: Police                                                             Reports to: Police Chief

Salary Range: $15.00

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job. The 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). It is the policy of the City of Claremore to afford equal opportunity for employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, marital status, or qualified disability. 

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General Purpose:

Under the general supervision of the Business Manager and performs a variety of routine, unskilled and semi-skilled housekeeping work while maintaining the premises of office buildings, or other buildings in a clean and orderly condition.

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Essential Functions:

• Cleans and polishes lighting fixtures, various surfaces to include desk and trim.
• Cleans rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, rest rooms, corridors and other work areas.
• Power washes car ports
• Sweeps, scrubs, waxes, and polishes floor.
• Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and draperies.
• Dusts furniture and equipment. Polishes metalwork.
• Washes walls, ceiling, and woodwork. Washes windows, door panels, and sills.
• Empties wastebaskets.
• Transports trash and waste to disposal area.
• Replenishes bathroom supplies. Replaces light bulbs.
• Transports small equipment or tools between departments.
• Sweeps and picks up litter from around buildings and grounds.
• Clears weeds and grass from parking lot and rock beds
• Inspects and maintains assigned custodial equipment and small tools for proper operating condition.
• Opens and closes, locks and unlocks facilities as needed.
• Keeps records of work completed.
• Maintains current skills and knowledge in the proper and safe techniques of building maintenance.
• May serve on various employee committees, as required and assigned.
• Moves and sets up furniture, pictures, etc. as needed and assigned.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• Knowledge: Working knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies used in custodial work; Working knowledge of equipment and supplies used to do minor repairs; Some knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions.

  Abilities: Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule; Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time; Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely; Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions; Ability to establish effective working relationships.

• Skill: Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Any combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge and experience to perform the work.

  Must successfully pass a background check, to include criminal history inquiry by police and continued eligibly for Criminal Justice Information Service (CJIS) compliance credentials.The employee will be required to sign and abide by a non-disclosure agreement.

Tools and Equipment:

Floor buffers, steam cleaners, carpet cleaners, washers, vacuum, mops, broom, power washer and dusting equipment.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.