CUSTODIAL WORKER

Code: 01453 Local Non-Competitive

Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Definition

Under direction, performs varied simple, routine tasks involved in the cleaning and maintenance of buildings/grounds; does other related duties as required.

Examples of work

• Either working alone or as one of a group, washes and cleans windows/floors, polishes floors, and dusts desks, tables, chairs, and other furniture.
• Cleans business offices, cafeterias, living quarters, classrooms, halls, gymnasiums, auditoriums, lavatories, and other buildings.
• Burns trash in incinerators.
• Polishes metal fixtures/trimmings.
• Keeps order in lavatories and locker rooms.
• Acts as watch person.
• Arranges equipment, materials, and articles in an orderly manner.
• Deposits sweepings in trash cans.
• Replaces light bulbs.
• Services water coolers.
• Mows lawns.
• Trims hedges.
• Rakes and burns leaves/refuse.
• Trims driveway and sidewalk edges.
• Shovels snow from driveway and sidewalk, and spreads sand, salt, or ashes on icy surfaces to prevent slipping.
• May assist carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and steamfitters by carrying tools/materials, by placing/removing ladders, and by cleaning up after work has been done.
• Maintains records.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral/written directions, and to learn quickly from oral/written directions and from demonstrations.
• Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Note

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.