Job Information
County of Fayette Custodial Worker I in Uniontown, Pennsylvania
OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF JOB
To perform general cleaning of all of our builidng.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF JOB
1. Stocks department supplies as needed.
2. Makes rounds to ensure safety within buildings.
3. Collects trash and recyclables.
4. Transports materials to/from proper departments; clears loading dock area.
5. Changes light bulbs as needed.
6. Cuts grass with hand mower or riding tractor as needed
7. Shovels snow from walks and driveways; sweeps sidewalks as needed.
8. Paints buildings, fixtures, and other objects as required.
9. Operates hand and power tools as needed to perform essential job duties as needed.
OTHER DUTIES OF JOB
1. Attends meetings or inservices as required.
2. Performs other maintenance and custodial work as needed.
3. Performs other job related duties as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Receives occasional instruction and some supervision from Supervisor in regard to daily work duties.
SUPERVISION GIVEN
None.
WORKING CONDITIONS
1. Works indoors in adequate work space with adequate temperatures, ventilation and lighting.
2. Works with average indoor and outdoor exposure to noise, stress and disruptions.
3. Normal indoor exposure to dust/dirt; below normal when cleaning air ducts.
4. Subject to periodically working different shifts or on call as required.
5. Subject to periodically working in adverse conditions depending on the nature of job assignment.
6. May be required to climb ladders, depending on nature of assignment.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL CONDITIONS
1. Must possess ability to record, convey and present information, explain procedures and follow instructions.
2. Must be able to stand and walk intermittently for long periods throughout the workday, with occasional sitting, bending, twisting, stooping, climbing, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching and grasping or driving as necessary to carry out duties of job.
3. Dexterity requirements range from simple to coordinated movements of fingers/hands; feet/legs; torso necessary to carry out duties of job.
4. Medium work, with frequent lifting/carrying of objects weighing from 25 -50 pounds.
6. Must possess agility to move frequently throughout the work day.
7. Must have average strength and physical endurance and the ability to lift up to 100 pounds occasionally.
QUALIFICATIONS
A. EDUCATION/TRAINING
High school diploma or equivalent.
B. WORK EXPERIENCE
6-12 months working experience in maintenance or custodial environment.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
1. Must be able to speak and understand the English language in an understandable manner in order to carry out essential job duties.
2. Must possess ability to function independently, have flexibility and the ability to work effectively with clients, co-workers and others.
3. Must possess knowledge of the methods, tools and practices used in general maintenance and construction.
4. Must possess knowledge and ability to detect defects in equipment and make proper adjustments.
5. Must possess knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions and the ability to exercise skill in the care and use of various tools and equipment.
6. Must possess ability to utilize County vehicles and various equipment such as a snowblower, tractor, hand tools, drill press, etc.
7. Must possess ability to follow oral and written instructions.
8. Must possess ability to travel to other County buildings as necessary.