Open Position for Internal/External Candidate
Custodian (2nd Shift)

Pursuant to Teamsters Local 671 the hiring rate is:
$27.04 hourly (Includes $1.26 shift differential/40 hours weekly)
This position has an 8-step hourly salary range ($27.04-$30.28 with $1.26 shift differential)

This position has responsibility for the maintenance and physical condition of public buildings and equipment in the Town. Performs cleaning, sweeping, dusting, mopping, scrubbing and waxing of interior floors, washes windows and other surfaces, polishes metal and wood areas, collects and disposes of rubbish, cleans walks and grounds, locks and unlocks premises. Moves furniture and does simple repair work and painting, sets up tables for various activities, does minor repairs and preventive maintenance of inside and outside of building, makes routine checks of gauges and controls. Performs related work as required.

• Performs routine custodial duties and tasks such as vacuuming rugs, dusting and wet mopping floors and cleaning glass, windows and mirrors; empties trash and recycling containers; fills soap and other dispensers; inspects, sanitizes and cleans restrooms daily
• Performs routine maintenance work such as: strips and waxes floors; removes snow from and controls icing conditions at the entrances and immediately adjacent sidewalks to town buildings during regular work hours and on-call; performs minor building maintenance tasks at building such as painting, and changing light bulbs.
• Plans custodial work so that within reasonable periods on a rotating basis all areas under his/her care receive a thorough cleaning; performs periodic heavy cleaning as conditions require such as stripping and buffing floors, shampooing carpets, cleaning windows, etc.; observes, corrects if possible, and reports potential safety hazards
• Moves furniture, equipment and supplies; sets up and breaks down meeting and function rooms for various activities
• Secures cleaning supplies, hazardous chemicals and custodial storage areas; secures and/or locks facilities or portions of facilities as appropriate; set alarm systems for security. May perform opening duties.
• Orders cleaning and maintenance supplies from supervisor; obtains and maintains hazardous materials data sheets on relevant supplies under the direction of his/her supervisor
• Assists with preparing, maintaining and performing job site and work safety practices.

• May pick up and make deliveries for staff
• Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.
• Assists other department staff as needed to promote a team effort to serve the public.

Must have a High School Diploma or GED with 1 year of custodial or similar experience; or any equivalent combination of education, experience and training. Must have and maintain valid driver's license. Must have a reliable vehicle.

All appointments and promotions shall be made according to merit and fitness for performing the functions of the position, including factors such as education, experience, aptitude, knowledge, character, ethics, or other qualifications that would determine the best candidate for the position. Examinations may include written, oral, physical, or performance tests or any combination of the various types of examinations. Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of a background check, pre-employment physical and drug test and verification of information on the employment application.

Town of Bloomfield is an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer. Minorities, women & persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Persons with a disability who may need this information in an alternative format or who may need accommodations during the testing procedure should contact the HR Department at 860-769-3544.