Custodian, Equipment - Union 2 - 90%=$23.21/hr.
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This position will be posted from November 4, 2024 to November 18, 2024 by 4:00pm.Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol test and a background check.DRPA and PATCO are subject to federal law, under which marijuana continues to be illegal.Must be able to pass a proficiency examination that addresses all of the required knowledge.Position PurposeThe position of Custodian is responsible for the cleanliness of PATCO's transit equipment and facilities assigned to the Equipment Department. These include but are not limited to all PATCO transit cars, shop floor and locker room facilities.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skill and/or ability required.Essential Duties and Responsibilities Maintains the appearance and cleanliness of rolling stock assigned to the Equipment Department.Maintains the appearance and cleanliness of Department facilities including but not limited to shops, offices, locker rooms and lavatories.Performs heavy industrial cleaning and degreasing of transit car components and shop equipment.Using approved techniques and materials, disinfects rolling stock and facilities when sanitizing is required.Performs snow shoveling/pushing function for all facilities of PATCO as necessary.Must be able to work a variety of schedules including evening, nights, and/or weekend work and holidays as needed.Assists in maintaining a safe and secure work environment by participating in required training, recognizing and reporting hazards and suspicious activity, and using all required personal protective equipment.Perform other related duties as required and assigned. This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to all provisions of the DRPA/PATCO'S Substance Abuse Testing and Control Policy including random drug testing and periodic Physical testing requirements.Skills/Knowledge/Abilities Individual must be able to manage difficult customer situations and respond to customer needs. The maintenance of confidentiality is essential.The individual must be able to read, understand written and verbal instructions, speak and write clearly in order to communicate effectively.The individual must display openness to others views, must be able to balance team and individual responsibilities. Must contribute to building a positive team spirit by supporting everyone's efforts to succeed.The individual must show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences and work toward promoting a harassment-free environment and diverse workforce. The individual must treat everyone with respect, work with integrity and uphold and support organizational values and goals.The individual must follow all organizational policies and procedures.The individual must be able to prioritize and plan work activities using time efficiently. He or she must react well under pressure and accept responsibilities for his/her own actions. The individual must respond to management direction.The individual must be punctual at all times and ensure that work responsibilities are covered in his or her absence. Must complete tasks correctly and on time. Supervisory ResponsibilitiesN/AEducation and/or ExperienceRequired: High school diploma or general education degree (GED).Must have a minimum of one (1) year experience in performing custodial activities in industrial buildings, office buildings, food service industry buildings, hospital buildings and/or other related facilities.Must have a working knowledge for safe use of industrial cleaning products and equipment.Must be able to pass a respirator fit test. Physical RequirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand, walk, lift, climb, bend, stoop, crawl, ascend/descend stairs, steps and ladders, etc. Individuals in this position require a full range of physical motion and the ability to lift heavy loads i.e., trash bags and cleaning machines up to 75 pounds (75 pounds in a single person lift or 150 pounds in a two person lift). Individual must be able to climb up and down from the ends of a transit car with a step height of as much as three (3) feet and open the end doors while supporting oneself with a free hand. The individual must also be able to lift leg(s) a height of twenty-four (24) inches to clear the third rail by stepping over the same. The individual must have normal day and night time vision, corrected or uncorrected, lack of color blindness, and have normal hearing, corrected or uncorrected. Must be able to perform all position functions. Must be able to physically operate all job-related equipment.Working ConditionsThis position requires the incumbent to work both indoors and outdoors in all types of lighting and weather conditions including but not limited to, heat, sun, rain, snow and ice. Protective clothing, eye protection, hearing protection (when appropriate and whereas the wearing of such protection does not pose a safety risk to the employee during the performance of the essential job functions), dust masks, rubber gloves and respirators are provided to protect against the elements such as chemical splashing, airborne debris, toxic fumes, sustained loud or high-pitched noises; and various diseases related to blood borne pathogens associated with blood, fecal matter, urine, vomit, and other bio-hazards that may be encountered. The duties of this position must be performed along active railroad tracks, on station platforms or occasionally accessing the track area. Incumbent must be constantly aware of the hazards that cause electric shock and electrical flash burns.#J-18808-Ljbffr