Job Description

Posting number: 202600618

Department: Administrative Services

Job classification: Custodian

Posting type: Open

Categories: Custodial

Summary

Under general supervision, the Custodian is primarily responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of the buildings and cleaning and light maintenance of the grounds, receiving deliveries from vendors and making deliveries of supplies. Required to provide services for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cleaning and maintenance of the inside of the buildings including, but not limited to dusting, vacuuming, maintain floors, cleaning windows, kitchens, rest rooms and assuring the rest room facilities are adequately stocked with paper good and emptying waste receptacles.
• Receiving deliveries from vendors and making deliveries of office supplies, cleaning supplies.
• Manages grounds maintenance including, but not limited to sweeping and washing entrances, cleaning windows, parking lots and grounds.
• Report hazardous conditions such as fires, vandalism, burglary and other emergency situations including hazardous conditions and items in need of repair.

Other Duties:

This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Management may, at its discretion, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Examples of duties

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• A valid Texas driver's license and good driving record

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of tools, equipment and materials necessary to properly clean.
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of cleaning equipment.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Physical Demands:

Heavy work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally , and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Required to lift up to 45 pounds multiple times a day (5 gallon water bottles). Above average physical conditioning is required to be able to walk, bend, stoop, climb, reach, and stretching.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Qualifications

Position Type and Typical Hours Work:

• This is a full time position.
• Typical days of work are Monday-Friday.
• Hours may vary based on business needs of the department.
• Must be available to work on weekends and holidays, as needed.

Work Environment:

Office environment, outdoor environment, exposure to inclement weather or various temperature changes, possible exposure to loud noises in the environment, possible exposure to dangerous chemicals. Disposing of hazardous materials (body fluids).

Reporting Relations:

Reports To Position: Supervisor, Facilities

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

Supplemental information

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email: ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net