CLEANER

TOMPKINS COUNTY

 

Department  Various and TC3 

Classification   Labor 

Labor Grade     D(4)  TC3 B 

Approved CA042-94 

Revised 7/80;5/86;5/91;4/94;4/01;3/03 

By  HH, Commissioner of Personnel 

BBP Risk Factor         1 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

 

Cleaners are assigned to perform routine and repetitive physical tasks.  Cleaning work includes the efficient and economical performance of building cleaning and occasional minor maintenance tasks that are performed under direct supervision or according to a specific set of instructions.  The incumbent will perform all related duties as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: 

Include but in no way are limited to:

 

Polish furniture and brass;

Replace light bulbs, soap and towels;

Sweep, mop, and wash floors and stairs;

Dust chairs, tables, desks, and other furniture;

Move furniture, supplies and other equipment;

Clean walls, windows, bath fixtures, equipment, and furniture daily;

Use heavy mechanical equipment in stripping, waxing, and polishing floors;

Empty wastebaskets, collect and dispose of trash and recyclable materials;

Arrange chairs and tables and other equipment for special use of building;

May assist in making minor plumbing, carpentry, electrical repairs and other light maintenance tasks as required;

May be required to clear snow and ice from sidewalks, stairs and parking lots using a shovel, snow blower or 

truck-mounted snow plow;

In addition to the above duties, cleaners assigned to the following locations will perform additional duties:

 

FOR BOSTWICK ROAD FACILITY:
 

Patrol buildings;

Check doors, windows and building entrances to be certain they are closed and locked;

Prevent the admittance of unauthorized persons;

Investigate any disturbance or unusual conditions;

Maintain log sheet of all duties performed and complete reports of incidents occurring during the shift;

Turn off lights and office equipment after offices close for energy savings;

Relay messages;

May perform routine clerical duties.

 

FOR TOMPKINS CORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE:
 

Vacuum pool, mops pool deck, sanitizes diving boards and racing platforms, cleans gutters, sanitizes locker/shower area and performs other routine pool-related cleaning duties.

May mow lawns, trim shrubs, rake leaves, and perform a variety of other groundskeeping tasks as assigned;

May be required to wash windows at extreme heights;

May load and unload vehicles.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
 

Working knowledge of common cleaning, disinfecting methods, materials and equipment;

Skill in the use of cleaners and maintenance equipment (e.g., vacuum cleaner, carpet shampooer, and floor buffer); 

Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions;

Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 60 pounds) and perform work requiring bending, climbing, reaching, and 

      repetitive motion;

Ability to get along well with others;

Willingness to perform routine cleaning and other physical tasks;

Willingness to be exposed to dust, dirt, grease, grime, offensive sights, and odors;

Thoroughness and dependability;

The employee's physical condition shall be commensurate with demands of the position.

In addition, the Cleaner assigned to the Bostwick Road facility will possess the following:

Ability to communicate effectively;

Good vision and hearing; and

Firmness and coolness in emergencies.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  There are no minimum qualifications to be a Cleaner.

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