What are the responsibilities and job description for the CUSTODIAN position at State of Idaho?
Description
"Serving consumers and agriculture by safeguarding the public, plants, animals and the environment through promotion, education and regulation." The Idaho State Department of Agriculture is currently recruiting for a Custodian. This position is PART TIME with an average of 19.9 hours per week and a shift differential of 5%. Please attach resume and any other applicable documents to this application for consideration. SPECIAL NOTIFICATION: This non-classified position is exempt from classified state service and the rules of the Division of Human Resources and the Idaho Personnel Commission. |
To perform heavy-duty cleaning and related maintenance work in an assigned area or building complex; perform related work.
Examples of Duties
1. Cleaning/maintenance.
- Performs heavy-duty cleaning in hospitals, locker rooms, classrooms, dormitories, and lavatories
- Cleans, sanitizes, and polishes bath, lavatory, shower, and sink fixtures
- Dusts, washes, sponge mops
- Sanitizes, and shampoos furniture, woodwork, walls, windows, and glass items
- Cleans shades and covers on light fixtures
- Replaces light bulbs
- Removes waste and debris from areas
- Selects products and compounds for cleaning jobs
- Measures and mixes compounds, disinfectants, and sanitizing agents and applies according to procedures or manufacturers' specifications
- Orders supplies for custodial closets and stocks with paper products, cleaning compounds and similar items
- Sweeps, strips, seals, and finishes wood, linoleum, and other floors
- Washes windows in multi-story buildings
- Removes and prepares draperies for cleaning
- Removes adhesives, tiles, and carpet
- Refinishes floors and prepares them for recarpeting or special flooring
- Instructs temporary help
2. Equipment operation/security.
- Operates heavy-duty scrubbing, buffing, shampooing, vacuuming, and wet/dry pickup equipment
- Performs preventive maintenance on cleaning equipment
- Finishes floors using sanders, strippers, and final finishers
- Uses snow blowers, hysters, airlift platforms, dollies, and carts
- Uses specialized sweepers to clean items such as stadium turf
- Replaces belts, brushes, and bearings in power equipment
- Insures that floor and building area is secure
- Verifies doors are locked and lights and appliances are off
- Reports fire hazards and other emergencies
3. Miscellaneous.
- Custodians perform a variety of duties to help insure facilities operate smoothly
- May include setting-up bleachers, portable flooring, tables, and chairs for special events, providing direction and answering basic questions regarding events for patrons, and setting up and preparing audio/visual equipment and related aids for use
- Moves furniture, appliances, and similar heavy items
- Sets-up and climbs ladders and scaffolding
- Shovels snow from walkways
Minimum Qualifications
Willingness to:
- Perform duties associated with commercial cleaning, including operating industrial-type cleaning equipment such as high-speed buffers and vacuum cleaners
- Cleaning restrooms, bath facilities, locker rooms, swimming pools, and similar facilities
- Moving heavy items such as tables, chairs, and bleachers
- Repairing the equipment and related devices you operate
Supplemental Information
About the job:
- Most work time will be in high traffic areas requiring intensive cleaning and maintenance
- May include marginally unsafe and/or unpleasant conditions
- Involves climbing ladders, bending, stooping, lifting and carrying items weighing up to approximately 50 pounds
- Standing and walking continuously throughout the shift
If you have questions,
The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
