Position Summary

The Custodian cleans, maintains and performs housekeeping activities for the assigned facilities. They may repair furniture, equipment, and anything on the interior of the assigned facilities. They may maintain the exterior of the facilities and grounds.

Education, Training and Experience

High School Diploma or GED required. A valid Nebraska's driver license is required. Custodial seminars or training is preferred. Previous custodial/janitorial experience is preferred. Mechanical training and/or experience a plus.

Licenses and/or Certifications

None

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Maintain the cleanliness of the assigned facility's floors including vacuuming, shampooing, and carpet repair. Mopping, stripping, waxing, and painting. Operate related floor care equipment. Clean and maintain restrooms, breakrooms, and locker rooms. Dispose of biohazard containers located throughout the facility. Assist with and perform repairs as needed to plumbing fixtures, including adjusting water pressure. Maintain waste lines, floor drains, and clean-outs for proper operation. Dust and clean office furniture, walls, fixtures and equipment; clean, touch up or paint walls, ceilings and doors; clean windows, blinds and interior glass panels. Clean and maintain facility entry ways. Empty wastepaper baskets and recyclable containers as appropriate. Maintain inventory of custodial supplies and reorder as needed. Understand and maintain MSDS sheets of custodial used chemicals.

Maintain the exterior grounds of the facilities. Operate and maintain lawn mowing, edging, and trimming equipment. Trim trees and shrubs; maintain flowers and other plants. Identify and report poor lawn conditions. Remove snow and deice sidewalks, crosswalks, walk lanes, parking lots, and loading docks. Use snow blowers and/or shovels (including evenings and weekends).

Prepare conference rooms for requested meetings as necessary. This includes setting up and taking down tables and chairs. Turn lights on at the beginning of shift and off at end of shift. As necessary, complete various errands using an NPPD vehicle.

Assemble, repair, and relocate office furniture and workstations. Tear down and rebuild modular wall systems. Assist with lamp replacement on all electrical fixtures; be familiar with main breakers and circuit breaker's location. Check and adjust time on clocks; check fire alarm system and assist in the startup and shut down of HVAC equipment.

Accountable for other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies