What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian position at Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians?
THE TORRES MARTINEZ DESERT CAHUILLA INDIANS
JOB DESCRIPTION
For Posting Purposes Only
JOB TITLE: Custodian
DEPARTMENT: Facilities
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
Salary: $16.32
SUMMARY: Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, performs routine custodial duties at assigned Tribal locations, includes maintaining assigned buildings and adjacent ground areas in a clean, orderly, and safe condition.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Including but not limited to the following duties and responsibilities.
- Sweep, scrub, mop, and polish floors; vacuum rugs and carpets in offices, hallways, and other assigned work areas; spot clean and shampoo carpets
- Clean offices, lounges, kitchens, hallways, conference rooms, and other facilities as assigned
- Dust and polish furniture and woodwork; empty waste receptacles; spot mop spills; remove debris as needed
- Clean and disinfect drinking fountains and restroom facilities including sinks, toilets and urinals.
- Fill dispensers with towels, soap, toilet paper and other items; clean mirrors, tile, walls, light fixtures and windows; unclog drains and toilets
- Pick up trash and other debris from grounds, walkways and areas adjacent to tribal facilities; sweep concrete surfaces adjacent to tribal buildings
- Perform a variety of routine general maintenance and repairs to custodial equipment
- Clean up furniture, equipment and debris following events
- Operate custodial and grounds maintenance equipment such as vacuums, mops, small hand and power tools, buffer/scrubber machines, and blowers
- Monitor inventory levels of custodial supplies as required; assist with ordering, receiving and maintaining inventory of custodial supplies as assigned
- Report safety, sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate personnel
- Respond to emergency custodial requests as needed Maintain routine records related to assigned activities
SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Non-supervisory
OTHER DUTIES:
- Attend mandatory trainings
- Attend meetings as required by position Perform related duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Proper methods, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in modern custodial work
- Modern cleaning methods including basic methods of cleaning floors, carpets, furniture, walls and fixtures
- Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies
- Appropriate safety precautions and procedures
- Basic record-keeping techniques
- Proper lifting techniques.
- Correct English usage; grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
ABILITY TO:
- Apply cultural sensitivity to Native American programs
- Maintain confidentiality
- Perform routine custodial duties at assigned tribal locations
- Operate and maintain a variety of custodial equipment and tools
- Use cleaning materials and equipment in a safe and efficient manner
- Observe and report safety hazards and need for maintenance and repair
- Follow directions and instructions effectively
- Order and receive supplies Use basic computer skills
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
An equivalent combination of education and related work experience may be considered. For a
high school diploma/GED equivalency, a ratio of 1:1 will be used for applicants with less than a high school diploma/GED. This means that one year of paid full-time work experience equals one year of high school education.
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate and sufficient training and/or experience to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, skills and abilities of the job. OR
- An applicant that has completed an 8th grade education will need to have 4 (four) years of full-time work experience to substitute for the required high school diploma/GED and sufficient training and/or experience to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, skills and abilities of the job.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS: To perform and to continue to be qualified for this position, the requirements listed below must be met at a time of hire or may be obtained within a specific amount of time depending on the position requirements. Costs for required certifications, licenses, and registration are to be covered by employee, unless offered by the Tribe.
- No Driving Required Requires regular contact with or control over Indian children and is therefore subject to the background investigative process to comply with P.L. 101-630
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
- Seeing to read a variety of materials
- Sitting for extended periods of time Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Indoor office environment Interacting with difficult people
TMDCI Member/Indian Preference Policy:
The Tribe shall, to the greatest extent feasible, give preference in employment to Indian applicants who meet the required qualifications in accordance with applicable law, including the TERO Ordinance. “Indian preference in employment” as used in policy, applies in all aspects of the employment relationship including, hiring, termination of employment, promotion, training, and related issues.
Notice of Drug Free Workplace Act Requirements:
The Tribe is required to implement the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 (41 U.S.C. §741 ). As such, it is unlawful for employees to manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess, or use a controlled substance on the job site. Employees that are reasonably suspected of violating this Act may be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment. A drug screening test will be given to all applicants prior to employment.
Essential Government Functions:
All work performed under this job classification is in support of essential governmental functions of the Tribe.
Job Description Subject to Change
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