Job Title: Custodian - TEMPORARY
Division: Administrative Services
Headquarters: Guthrie Agricultural Center, Charleston WV
FLSA Status: Non-exempt

NOTE: Temporary Employees are not eligible for benefits and cannot exceed one thousand (1,000) hours worked in a calendar year.

Nature of Work:
Under general supervision, the Custodian provides general upkeep, sanitation, and maintenance of building facilities and grounds.

Examples of Work:

• Ensure spaces are prepared for the next day including taking out trash, tidying furniture, and dusting surfaces.
• Sweep and mop floors.
• Vacuum and shampoo carpet.
• Clean desks and furniture.
• Wash and sanitize all restroom areas and surfaces.
• Wash and sanitize any kitchen or common-use areas.
• Wash and polish windows.
• Restock disposables (e.g. soap, paper products, etc.).
• Log and communicate any maintenance needs that may need to be addressed by day shift staff.
• Maintain outer premises including watering plants, mowing lawns, and cleaning entrances.
• Secure facilities after operating hours by locking doors, closing windows, and setting alarms.
• Undertake seasonal custodial duties including snow removal, treating walk ways, and raking leaves.
• Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:
Stand and walk for long durations and use hands to clean. Reach with hands and arms, stoop or kneel, and lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally climb and work from ladders while cleaning or replacing light bulbs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of use and maintenance of industrial cleaning equipment and appliances.
• Knowledge of proper procedures when disposing of waste.
• Familiarity with basic landscaping and handyman practices.
• Ability to stand/walk for long durations and lift 100 pounds.
• Ability to climb, kneel, and crawl as necessary by assignment.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instruction.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience: One-year full time experience as Custodian.

Additional Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment drug testing.
• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment law enforcement background investigation, including DMV records.
• Must maintain a positive image of the Commissioner, West Virginia Department of Agriculture, and the State of West Virginia.