SHAWNEE COUNTY, KANSAS
Position Description
Custodian
POSITION CONTROL NUMBER: Various FLSA STATUS: N
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Under general supervision, this position is responsible for the maintenance and the cleaning of the
facility buildings and grounds. This position will utilize cleaning chemicals and equipment as
required. Performs other duties as assigned. This position is supervised by the Safety Line
Supervisor.
WORK PERFORMED
45% Area Management. Responsible for the inspection, maintenance, and cleaning of an
assigned area within the facility. Ensures and provides a wide variety of cleaning
responsibilities within assigned area such as: trash removal, vacuuming, sweeping,
dusting, cleaning windows, disinfecting bathroom facilities, polishing woodwork and
stainless steel products.
30% Floor Maintenance. Responsible for the inspection and maintenance of facility floors
within assigned area. Inspects floors routinely to identify potential problems and ensures
proper maintenance is implemented such as: stain removal, shampooing, stripping, waxing
and buffing floors to a high gloss shine. Works closely with the Facility Division Manager
in the request of flooring supplies, tile and carpet.
15% Caustics, Toxics, and Supplies. Responsible for the inspection, inventory and delivery
of chemicals and supplies to perform the necessary duties within assigned area. Frequently
inventories department caustic and toxic stock levels and delivers necessary chemicals,
hygiene supplies, food service utensils, soap and other requested supplies to the housing
units, staff dining, medical unit and other areas as required. Inspects and stocks housing
units and janitorial areas as requested. Participates in the routine ordering and purchasing
of supplies and chemicals.
5% Equipment Utilization. Responsible for operating a wide variety of cleaning equipment
such as: buffers, floor washing machines, shampoo and stain removal machines as
required.
5% Departmental Support. Responsible for coverage in the absence of other custodial staff.
Reports to emergency and incident locations as requested to provide necessary cleaning
and proper sanitation of area. Participates in special events to ensure adequate cleaning
receptacles and supplies are available.
