Erie County Civil Service Job Description for CLEANER:

 

Under current New York State Law, candidates seeking employment with school districts in New York State will be required to undergo fingerprinting and a criminal history background check prior to appointment.

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.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, 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 equipment and products; thoroughness; dependability; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the positon.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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