CUSTODIAL WORKER I                                                                               8051

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under direct supervision, an employee in this class performs moderately heavy manual work cleaning municipal buildings.  The incumbent is responsible for a variety of housekeeping tasks and occasional minor maintenance during an assigned shift.  Some assignments may require skills which are readily learned on the job.  Work is performed under direct supervision of a Custodial Worker II or other superior, but many tasks assigned may be routine and repetitive, and once learned can be carried on without difficulty and with less direct supervi­sion.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

          Mops, waxes, polishes and strips floor; vacuums carpets;

          Dusts and polishes furniture, bookcases, paneling and light fixtures;

          Washes windows, walls and woodwork; empties garbage cans and trash baskets;

          Cleans lavatories; and replenishes supplies;

          Moves furniture and equipment from one place to another as directed; makes minor repairs;

          May perform painting during school recess;

          Occasionally performs outside maintenance tasks, such as shoveling snow;

          May perform grounds maintenance work during the school recess.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Working knowledge of the materials, methods and equipment used in custodial work; ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions; ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to cleaning equipment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

There are no minimum education or experience requirements for this position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R 5/22/86

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Labor