Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Description
Performs routine manual work involving building cleaning and general labor tasks. Under immediate supervision, an employee in this class does routine manual work requiring efficient performance of repeated building cleaning tasks. All work is reviewed and specific instructions are given on each new assignment by a superior. This position involves no supervision. Does related work as required.
Typical Work Activities
- Scrubs, mops, waxes, sweeps, and polishes floors.
- Utilizes manual cleaning tools and mechanized cleaning equipment, such as vacuum cleaners and mechanized floor cleaners.
- Dusts and polishes furniture.
- Washes windows, blinds, woodwork, toilets, washrooms, and fixtures.
- Periodically cleans and washes various high areas such as ceiling light fixtures and room ventilation apparatus.
- Moves desks, chairs, and other furniture and equipment from place to place as directed and prepares building facilities for organizational activities and special events.
- Changes light bulbs and makes minor adjustments to light fixtures.
- Changes filters on HVAC equipment and makes minor adjustments.
- Collects and disposes of paper and rubbish.
- May operate and clean refuse incineration equipment.
- Refills soap, toilet tissue, and paper towel containers.
- Loads and unloads delivery trucks, transports supplies to proper areas, assists in the handling of bulky or heavy articles.
- Washes outside windows, polices outside property to keep free from trash and refuse.
- Cuts grass, rakes grass and leaves and maintains landscaped areas.
- Clears snow and salts walkways, driveways and parking areas.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Working knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment commonly used in custodial work.
- Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions.
- Physical condition commensurate with the demands of this position.
Minimum Qualifications
None.
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
- Retirement plan
The Affirmative Action Policy of the City of Syracuse is to provide equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, creed, age (18 and over), marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity or gender expression, sexual or affectional preference or orientation, or any other classified group within the protected class. The City also complies with 31 CFR part 51. If you have a disability for which you wish special accommodation to be made, contact the Office of Human Resources at 315-448-8780 or personnel@syr.gov.
All offers of employment will be contingent on the successful completion of a background check and/or drug screen.
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