Custodian

ROLE SUMMARY

Clean and maintain Region 3 facilities using routine procedures to maintain a high standard of safety cleanliness and efficiency of building operations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Three years of experience in custodial work

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to read and understand written and oral instructions
• Knowledge of custodial cleaning methods sanitation techniques and safe chemical handling
• Knowledge of proper use and care of custodial equipment such as floor machines carpet shampooers vacuums and auto-scrubbers
• Ability to work in multiple buildings as needed
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to exercise judgment in selecting appropriate cleaning methods chemicals and safety practices

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform daily custodial duties including dusting sweeping mopping vacuuming disinfecting surfaces emptying trash and cleaning restrooms
• Maintain hallways offices breakrooms restrooms conference rooms and common areas in clean neat sanitary condition
• Perform routine and periodic floor care including scrubbing stripping waxing buffing and carpet cleaning
• Clean interior windows glass mirrors furniture fixtures and high-touch areas
• Follow Region 3 protocols for infection control and safe chemical handling
• Conduct deep-cleaning tasks during breaks including wall washing detailed floor maintenance and office sanitation
• Maintain custodial closets and supply storage areas in a clean and organized state
• Follow all Region 3 safety practices PPE requirements and SDS procedures
• Use appropriate judgment when handling chemicals cleaning agents and potentially hazardous situations
• Assist with opening and closing buildings ensuring all interior security checks are completed
• Keep halls and exits free of hazards; correct unsafe conditions immediately or report them to supervisor
• Participate in required training safety meetings and professional development
• Follow emergency procedures including evacuation lockdown and shelter-in-place
• Maintain a positive cooperative and professional attitude with staff visitors and coworkers
• Communicate supply needs building issues or schedule conflicts promptly to the supervisor
• Work scheduled hours consistently; availability for flexible scheduling (days evenings weekends) as assigned
• Maintain confidentiality professionalism and excellent customer service at all times
• Work effectively across multiple buildings if required by the site or assignment
• Perform other custodial duties as assigned
• Regular and reliable attendance

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT

• Custodial carts
• Vacuums
• Floor buffers and burnishers
• Auto-scrubbers
• Carpet extractors/shampooers
• Mops brooms dusters
• Hand tools
• Ladders and step stools

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to lift 2545 lbs. regularly and heavier items with assistance
• Frequent standing walking bending stooping kneeling and reaching
• Frequent pushing/pulling of custodial carts and equipment
• Climbing stairs as needed
• Repetitive hand and arm motions
• Ability to perform physical work daily

ENVIRONMENT

• Primarily indoor climate-controlled conditions
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals fumes odors and moderate noise levels
• Occasional wet or slippery floors
• May require irregular or extended hours based on building needs

MENTAL DEMANDS

• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Follow detailed instructions
• Work independently and as part of a team
• Management multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

All positions at ESC 3 are defined as security-sensitive. Security-sensitive positions are those which require employees to be entrusted with the certain types of data whether electronic or in paper form. Those data elements as defined by the ESC 3 Data Classification and Handling Policy may include but not limited to:

• Sensitive Personal Information (SPI)

• Personally Identifiable Information (PII)

• Protected Health Information (PHI)

• Family Educational Records (FERPA Data)

• Federal Tax Information (FTI)

It is the employees on-going responsibility to safeguard this type of data and to report any instance of lost or stolen data.