POSITION: CUSTODIAL WORKER

DESCRIPTION

This is routine janitorial work that involves the maintenance of government buildings in a clean and sanitary condition. An employee in this class is responsible for custodial and minor maintenance on government buildings and other designated area. Work is reviewed by Activity Center Head or School Principal.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE)

• Assumes responsibility for cleaning at a large school or office;
• Performs a variety of incidental manual laboring tasks such as assisting with loading, unloading, and moving supplies and equipment;
• Operates an elevator in transporting employees, equipment, and supplies from one floor of the building to another;
• Performs a variety of sweeping, scrubbing, mopping, and general cleaning similar to that of a handyman;
• Empties waste paper basket; opens and closes windows and turn building lights on or off as instructed;
• Counts, picks up, and delivers linen, and assists in food-service duties as required;
• Reports unusual situations or conditions to immediate supervisor;
• Reports to duty station in case of burglary, fire, or other disaster;
• Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the materials, equipment and methods used in cleaning and other janitorial work;
• Ability to work long hours while standing, walking long distances and performing moderately heavy cleaning;
• Ability to read, write, understand and follow oral and written instructions;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all persons contacted during the course of work

• Ability to lift seventy (70) pounds or more.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. and one (1) year experience as a janitor or other work involving the cleaning of buildings or grounds

“No person shall be discriminated against in employment or in any other educational program or activity offered by the Virgin Islands Department of Education on account of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, handicap, or age.”

 

Complaint may write to:	Director	Director
	Division of Human Resources	Division of Human Resources
	21-33 Hospital Street	1834 Kongens Gade
Revised 2/1/2012	Christiansted VI 00820	St. Thomas VI 00802