JOB POSTING: Custodian

Principal Function

The Janitor is responsible for performing cleaning tasks and general maintenance tasks in the Police Department, and within the City of Hammond, and all other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Cleans offices, lobbies, hallways, stairwells, breakrooms, kitchens, gym, restrooms, jail cells, jail shower area, ammunition room, and all other areas by completing the following tasks:
   • Empties trash, paper, and recycling receptacles/containers/cans, and cleans the inside of each, as needed.
   • Vacuums carpets and sweeps and mops floors.
   • Dusts all furniture, light fixtures, walls, baseboards, and equipment.
   • Cleans and disinfects countertops, toilets, sinks, light switch plates, handrails, and other surfaces, as needed.
   • Cleans and washes walls and baseboards, as needed.
   • Cleans windows, doors, mirrors, and other glass.
   • Polishes brass, as needed.
   • Fills soap dispensers, toilet paper holders, paper towel dispensers, and refills other related supplies, as needed.
   • Deep cleans throughout the building, as needed.
2. Empties all outdoor trash receptacles, as needed.
3. Documents all cleaning and maintenance activities as they are completed.
4. Completes heavy cleaning tasks, e.g., ovens, ceiling vents, etc., as needed.
5. Stocks and maintains all cleaning supplies, and other supplies needed, e.g., toilet paper, paper towels, soap, trash bags, etc., as needed.
6. Assists the Police Department with any other cleaning-related projects, or in the setting up for events, meetings, etc., as needed.
7. Notifies the Senior Records Clerk when areas are in need of repair and performs light maintenance tasks, as appropriate.
8. Communicates with and between all city offices/departments, and the Senior Records Clerk, as needed.
9. Attends all meetings, conferences, training sessions, etc., as required by the City of Hammond and the department.

Competencies

To perform this job successfully, all employees at the City of Hammond should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Public Service – Responds to requests for service and assistance; Manages difficult or emotional situations focusing on listening without interrupting and keeping one’s emotions under control; Solicits feedback to improve service.
• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views and is willing to try new things; Gives and welcomes feedback from team members; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Builds morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Oral and Written Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions verbally and in a written format; Writes clearly and informatively and edits work for spelling and grammar; Reads and interprets written information; Presents numerical data effectively, as required by the job.
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; Completes the essential duties and responsibilities of the job correctly and on time; Maintains confidentiality and meets commitments, as required; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity; Participates in meetings; Supports the municipality’s goals and values; Represents the municipality in a positive manner when engaged in outside activities.

Job-related Competencies

To perform this job successfully, employees in this job should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity – Meets productivity standards; Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Cost Consciousness – Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Conserves organizational resources.
• Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty according to the requirements of the organization. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required; and one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is desired. Previous janitorial and light maintenance experience in a municipality or government-related job is desired.

Other Skills and Abilities

The following skills and abilities are either required or desired.

• The knowledge of basic mathematical skills is required.
• A basic understanding and knowledge of general building cleaning and light maintenance is required.
• The ability to use simple hand and power tools to include: broom, mop, buffer, duster, fan cleaner, and vacuum cleaner to effectively complete assigned tasks is required.
• A basic knowledge of cleaning products, lubricants, and chemical additives as they relate to building cleaning and maintenance is required.
• A basic knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) rules and regulations with regards to material safety data sheets (MSDSs), bloodborne safety, lock-out tag-out, proper lifting, the proper use of tools and machinery, etc. and the safety of employees in the department is required.
• A basic understanding and knowledge of purchasing processes and procedures is required.
• A basic knowledge of all municipal operations within the City of Hammond is required.
• A working knowledge of Police Department policies, procedures, standards, internal controls, and work methods is required.
• The ability to maintain and cultivate positive relationships with the public, vendors and other City of Hammond departments is required.
• The ability to make sound and rational decisions including exercising independent judgment within established protocols and guidelines is required.
• The ability to access and determine a problem and come up with a sound rational conclusion or solution in a cleaning or light maintenance environment is required.
• The ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment while providing exceptional customer service is required.
• The ability to recognize confidential information and to keep that information confidential as required by state statutes and internal office processes, procedures, and guidelines is required.
• The ability to remain current with all required licenses, certifications and in-service requirements is required.
• The ability to speak, read and write in English is required. Spanish is desired.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to stand; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. In addition, the employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee is regularly required to move or lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally required to move or lift up to 100 with the use a cart, dolly, pallet jack, or other assistive device.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point), depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships), and the ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions, to extreme cold (non-weather) and extreme heat (non-weather), and the risk of electrical shock and vibration when working near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather), fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required on a job site may include: safety harness, ear protection, gloves, rubber steel-toed boots, safety glasses/goggles, hearing protection, hard hat, hair covering, protective coat, safety vest, and various respirators to include: dust mask, chemical cartridge, and/or supplied air, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). The department will provide all PPE as required by the job.

The Police Department is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and this job may require work beyond these hours and on the weekends and on holidays, as needed. The employee may be required to drive City of Hammond vehicles or their own vehicle to meetings and events. Thus, a valid driver’s license may be required and the employee must be able to be insured by the city