Custodial Worker I

Duties

Under general supervision, cleans and provides general upkeep to County buildings and premises.  

• Cleans floors, walls, furniture, rest rooms, corridors, and other building areas and fixtures according to established schedule.  
• Set up and break down tables for special events.  
• Uses brooms, mops, vacuum cleaners, commercial burnishers, strippers and carpet cleaners.  
• Uses a variety of aerosol and liquid chemical cleaning products.
• Sweeps interior and exterior steps and walkways.
• Collects and disposes of trash and recyclable materials.  
• Cleans up spills and breakages.  
• Picks up trash on the exterior of facilities as required.
• Maintains simple records of time and material used. 
• Requests needed supplies and equipment.

Examples of Other Duties

• May lead and instruct other custodial personnel.
• May remove snow and ice from steps and walkways.
• May assist in moving furniture and equipment.
• May operate a passenger car, and/or panel, pickup, or commercial-weight truck.
• Performs other related duties as required. 

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities(Entry Level)

• Basic knowledge of the methods, equipment, and materials used to keep buildings and premises clean and orderly.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment. 
• Ability to use chemical cleaning products according to manufacturer's and safety specifications. 
• Ability to understand and practice safety procedures. 
• Ability to follow instructions. 
• Ability to keep simple records. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Full Performance)
Knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures governing performance of duties. Knowledge of the safe disposal of chemical cleaning products. Skill in operating cleaning equipment. Skill in using chemical cleaning prod 

Licenses and Certificates
Some positions may require a driver's license equivalent to a non-commercial, class C or commercial, class B Maryland driver's license at the time of appointment.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of the training and experience as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions.  Be sure to state the dates, duties and responsibilities of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation.