Substitute Cleaner 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The work involves performing routine manual tasks in the care and cleaning of buildings.  The work requires the performance of simple cleaning tasks which require frequent bending, stretching, stooping and walking.  Work is performed under the direct supervision of a higher ranking custodial or administrative employee.  Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

Uses mops, brushes, detergents, and other cleaning implements to wash floors, corridors, stairs and stairwells, walls, partitions and windows; 

Moves furniture and equipment in connection with cleaning and care function; 

Vacuums carpets; 

Dusts woodwork, furniture and fixtures; 

Washes light fixtures and ceilings;

Scrubs and cleans all areas of lavatories such as sinks, toilets, urinals, etc.;

Polishes wood and metal fixtures and equipment;

Gathers and disposes refuse;

Replenishes lavatory supplies;

Secures building areas as required;

Other cleaning related activities as assigned.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Working knowledge of the properties of various cleaning substances; ability to understand and follow verbal and simple written instructions; ability to stand, stoop, bend and stretch for long periods of time; ability to use various cleaning products and equipment; thoroughness; dependability; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

There are no education or experience requirements.  Applicants must be able to perform light laboring tasks.

NOTE:

Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.