CAMPBELL COUNTY
GILLETTE, WYOMING

Senior Custodian

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class.  Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job and/or department.

DEFINITION

To lead, direct and/or perform the full range of custodial duties as they relate to the care, maintenance, and cleaning of assigned building(s); to identify and report building maintenance needs.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Exercise functional supervision over custodians.

Receive general supervision from Building and Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Supervisor, or Maintenance Technician.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Important and essential duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Supervise and/or perform routine custodial care for assigned facility including, but not limited to, dusting, vacuuming, washing windows, washing floors, picking up trash, cleaning restrooms, etc.
2. Direct or perform a variety of tasks which may include, but is not limited to, moving or setting up furniture, snow removal, sweeping walkways, bathroom checks, waxing floors, and other miscellaneous cleanup.
3. Maintain adequate supplies in utility closets and custodial carts.
4. Identify and report building maintenance needs in assigned buildings and facilities; perform minor repair work.
5. Ensure that buildings are secured at end of shift.
6. Assist with hiring, firing, and evaluation of custodial staff.
7. Supervise and/or monitor the work of staff responsible for providing custodial services related to the care, maintenance, and cleaning of assigned buildings and facilities.
8. Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
9. Adhere to safe work practices and procedures.
10. Attend and participate in staff meetings and related activities; attend workshops, conferences, and classes to increase knowledge; serve on committees as assigned.

OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES

Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Practices, methods, equipment, tools, and materials used in custodial work.
• Characteristics and use of commercial custodial compounds.
• Direction, lead supervision, and training methods.
• Principles and practices of working safely.

Skill to:

• Operate a wide variety of custodial equipment in a safe and effective manner.

Ability to:

• Provide basic direction and training to assigned staff.
• Independently perform the full range of custodial duties.
• Read, understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:
Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

Experience:

• One to two years of custodial experience.

Education/Training:

• Equivalent to a high school education.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES OR REGISTRATIONS:
Must be current or obtained within a specified time frame as defined upon employment.

• None

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Essential duties require the following:

Working Environment:

• Considerable exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, chemicals, dust, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards; availability for shift work.

Physical Activities:

• Essential functions require maintaining physical condition necessary for considerable physical activity such as sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, crouching, stooping, squatting, crawling, twisting, climbing, and lifting an average of 40 lbs.