Cleaning and maintenance worker vs custodian

Differences between cleaning and maintenance worker and custodian duties and responsibilities

Cleaning and maintenance worker example responsibilities.

• Assist with light building repairs, maintain building cleanliness, strip and wax floors, order and manage supplies.
• Perform emergencies work requests, schedule and unschedule maintenance program, emergencies and coordinate special projects as directed.
• Operate buffers and burnishers to strip, wax and buff floors and corridors in various facilities.

Custodian example responsibilities.

• Operate janitorial equipment including: vacuum cleaners, floor scrubbers, carpet cleaners, presser washers, leaf blowers, etc.
• Fill in for custodians when they need off, clean schools, mow grass, salt lots.
• Rake leaves, cut and water grass.
• Clean windows, glass partitions, or mirrors, with sponges, or squeegees.
• Strip and wax floors, clean windows, replace burnt-out light bulbs and ballasts.
• Clean and perform preventative maintenance on all mechanical equipment (HVAC & ventilation systems).
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