Maintenance I

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Any position posted may be closed or extended at any particular time during the advertisement period at the discretion of Comal County.

Under the general supervision of the Facilities Maintenance Director the Custodian I is responsible for performing routine cleaning and manual labor in and around the County Courthouse Courthouse Annex and other county facilities as assigned. This position requires an individual who is punctual dependable trustworthy willing and capable of working diligently for an eight-hour shift. The Custodian I must demonstrate a cooperative and professional attitude while interacting with Department Heads Elected Officials and county employees.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Duties include the following:

• Clean and maintain interior areas including sweeping mopping scrubbing floors dusting furniture and cleaning windows.
• Sanitize and maintain restrooms by cleaning sinks wash basins toilets and drinking fountains.
• Collect and dispose of trash recyclables and other waste materials; empty wastebaskets regularly.
• Wax and polish floors to maintain a clean and safe surface.
• Vacuum carpets and perform steam cleaning as needed.
• Assist with moving office equipment and furniture; monitor and restock office supplies.
• Maintain exterior areas including sweeping sidewalks tending to parking areas and caring for grounds and shrubs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.

Note: The duties listed above are intended to illustrate the general nature and level of work performed. They are not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities and tasks. Duties may be added modified or assigned at the discretion of the supervisor.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required. Individuals should possess working knowledge of custodial procedures and practices with one (1) to two (2) years of experience.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS

Other specialized job requirements include a valid Texas drivers license to operate county vehicles.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and understand basic instructions short correspondence and memos. Capable of writing clear and concise messages. Able to effectively communicate in one-on-one and small group settings with customers clients and colleagues.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to perform basic arithmetic including addition and subtraction of two-digit numbers and multiplication and division by tens and hundreds. Capable of applying these operations to measurements involving U.S. currency weight volume and distance.

REASONING ABILITY

Demonstrated ability to use common sense to follow simple one- or two-step instructions and handle routine situations with minimal variation.

This is an active position that requires regular physical effort. The physical demands outlined below are representative of those an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

This position requires regular standing walking reaching and use of hands to handle or operate tools and equipment. Occasional activities include climbing balancing stooping kneeling crouching crawling hearing and detecting odors. The employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds. Vision requirements include close distance color peripheral vision and depth perception.

*If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application any pre-employment testing the interview process or otherwise participating in the selection process please direct your inquires to Comal County Human Resources at or.