What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian position at Goochland County?
The Opportunity
Goochland County is located in the heart of Central Virginia. Just over 289 square miles of rural countryside, our County is home to just over 26,000 residents and is ideally located within a short drive to beaches or mountain tops. We have great proximity to major cities including Charlottesville and Richmond. Our quality of life is unsurpassed, and our active community welcomes one and all. A community rich in history, the Goochland County Courthouse is widely considered to be the most well-maintained Jeffersonian courthouse in Virginia. Goochland County is the smallest county in the United States to have earned the highest rating from all three credit rating agencies which reflects the County’s exceptional financial resilience and is home to an award-winning public school system.
Goochland County employees have an environment unlike any other. Where achievements are celebrated, and milestones reached.
- Cleans building interiors: vacuums, sweeps, damp and dust mops, waxes, and uses buffers on floors.
- Washes windows and walls, woodwork, and venetian blinds as needed.
- Cleans and restocks supplies in rest rooms.
- Dusts and/or polishes desks, chairs, tables, shelves, and other furniture and equipment.
- Handles and stores supplies.
- Prepares quantities of cleaning materials by appropriately mixing correct amounts from bulk containers.
- Closes and locks building after meetings when required.
- Works in emergencies.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- General knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies, and equipment;
- Ability to use supplies and equipment economically and efficiently.
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
- Ability to read and comply with Safety Data Sheets.
- Ability to mix cleaning compounds safely and in accordance with manufacturer’s directions.
- Ability to complete required safety training.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or equivalent;
- Some experience in the general cleaning of buildings;
- Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience; and
LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid State of Virginia Driver’s License with a driving record that meets HR Policy requirements.
Physical Demands and Working Environment
Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods of time. Ability to frequently lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds. Ability to operate heavy buffing equipment. Ability to climb, bend, and stoop for extended periods of time. Ability to tolerate exposure to cleaning chemicals and compounds. Must be able to work extended or broken shifts in emergency situations.
Goochland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $32,814