Custodian III

CUSTODIAN III

Full - Time

Posting #1431

FLSA:  Non-Exempt

General Summary: Performs manual tasks and operates equipment for the specific purpose of maintaining the cleanliness of the Airport Terminal and related facilities.  In the absence of a Building Service Supervisor, supervises, trains, and coordinates activities for Custodians engaged in cleaning and maintaining Airport terminal and various other Commission owned buildings.

Responsibilities:

• Collects and removes trash from various containers inside and outside of the Airport Terminal and other Commission owned buildings.  Disposes of trash at the designated disposal areas.  
• Maintains all types of flooring surfaces, i.e., ceramic, vinyl floor tile and carpet using various types of manual and automated cleaning processes including, foam and steam extraction.
• Maintains all types of ceiling and wall surfaces, i.e., acoustic tile, metal slat, acrylic, vinyl, carpet, etc.
• Cleans and maintains Commission offices and all public areas including but not limited to, restrooms, passenger ready areas, conference rooms, counters, etc.  This includes but is not limited to dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, and mopping.
• Cleans and maintains areas outside Terminal Building including sidewalks, breezeways, etc.   This includes picking up trash and trash removal.  
• Cleans and maintains glass surfaces of the Terminal Building and other Commission owned buildings.
• Cleans and maintains all types of furniture such as desks, chairs, file cabinets, tables, planters, trash receptacles, etc.
• Makes recommendations to the Building Service Supervisor regarding personnel matters.
• May be required to do light maintenance on Commission property. 
• May be required to move furniture.
• Performs and inspects work as directed by a Building Service Supervisor, or in the absence of a Building Service Supervisor. 
• Operates foam and steam cleaning equipment in cleaning of fabric covered wall treatments and cleaning of upholstered chairs in passenger waiting areas.
• Replace worn or damaged parts such as hoses, wiring, and belts in machines and equipment such as carpet cleaners and vacuums.
• May be required to perform other duties assigned

Requirements:

• Must possess a valid Virginia Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
• Must be able to workday, evening, and night shift.
• Must be able to perform manual labor such as lifting a minimum of 30 lbs. 
• Must be able to perform manual labor such as transporting a minimum of 50 lbs. by cart.
• Must have High School diploma or equivalent.

Skills:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other Commission personnel, tenants, and the general public.
• Ability to perform work with a positive attitude and in a professional manner at all times.
• Ability to present a professional image to the community and to interact with the public.
• Must be able to perform manual labor such as lifting and transporting a minimum of 30 pounds.
• Must be willing and able to learn cleaning techniques for existing surfaces.  This includes operation of any existing equipment used by the department to maintain the facility such as buffers, scrubbing machines, vacuums (handheld and industrial size). 
• As new equipment is purchased, or new cleaning techniques introduced, employees must be able to immediately begin applying newly acquired skills in day-to-day assignments.
• Ability to plan and direct the work of others.

Education:

• Must have a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience in the custodial maintenance of large buildings or facilities.

Special Requirements:

• May be required to respond to emergency call backs.
• Must have a working cell or residential phone.

Working Conditions:

Working conditions may result in some physical discomforts and/or moderate exposure to hazards due to temperature, dust, noise and the like.  May be required to lift up to 50 lbs.

Disclaimer:

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.  The principal duties and responsibilities enumerated are all essential job functions except for those that begin with the word "May."