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Cleaner 1 Jurisdiction: Schuyler County Jurisdictional Class: Non-Competitive Adopted: March 1, 2004; Reviewed: June 23, 2011 CLEANER DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This position involves responsibility to perform building cleaning and outside ground maintenance tasks requiring strenuous manual labor and occasional use of heavy equipment. Cleaning tasks are performed according to a well-established procedure while grounds keeping tasks vary with seasonal activities. The work is performed under the supervision of a Custodian, Senior Cleaner or other supervisor depending on the staffing pattern in the building where the position is assigned. Does related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Sweeps, mops, and washes floors and stairs; Uses heavy mechanical equipment and caustic chemicals in stripping, waxing, and polishing floors; Dusts and polishes chairs, desks, tables and other furniture; Empties wastebaskets, collects and disposes of trash; Cleans bathrooms and fills towel dispensers; Arranges furniture and equipment for special use in buildings; Cleans walls, bath fixtures, equipment and furniture daily; Shampoos rugs and carpets using heavy equipment; Dusts desks, walls, blackboards, sinks and other fixtures; Replaces liquid soap and paper towels; Clears snow and ice from walks and driveways by using shovels and snow blowers; Maintains grounds by mowing lawns using hand and power mowers and by picking up trash and debris; Moves heavy furniture, racks, rugs, etc., to facilitate cleaning activities; May clean light fixtures or replace light bulbs which may require working at heights or on a ladder; Aids in the operation of the heating system by adjusting thermostats. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Working knowledge of common cleaning and disinfecting methods, materials and equipment; Skill in the use of cleaning equipment, including vacuum cleaners, carpet shampooer and floor buffer; Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions; Ability to lift heavy objects 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; ---PAGE BREAK--- Cleaner 2 Willingness to be exposed to dust, dirt, grease, grime and other offensive sights, odors and conditions; Thoroughness and dependability; Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: None. *SPECIAL REQUIREMENTFOR SCHUYLER COUNTY BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS DEPARTMENT: Applicants must possess a valid New York State Driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle or otherwise demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the job.