Custodian (Recreation & Parks)

The purpose of this position is to maintain the upkeep and cleanliness of Recreation and Parks' buildings and grounds to ensure sound operations and a safe work environment. This is accomplished by completing minor repairs using basic hand tools, changing light bulbs, moving furniture and heavy boxes, general janitorial duties, pressure washing; stripping and waxing floors; and other tasks as assigned.

*Note: This position requires working a flexible schedule to cover meetings, special events, tournaments, inclement weather, and emergency callbacks.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Closing Date: 10/25/2

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

Examples of Duties:

• Cleans floors, walls, windows, lavatory fixtures, stairs, and doors using brooms, dust mops, heavy wet mops, brushes, and sponges;
• Operates buffing machine to remove or renew wax finishes;
• Empties trash containers;
• Replaces and removes light bulbs;
• Performs manual labor related to building operations;
• Notifies supervisor of cleaning supplies inventory; 
• Makes minor repairs;
• Moves office furniture and equipment;
• Makes deliveries and runs errands;
• Transports supplies and materials;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience:
 

• Ability to read and write sufficiently to complete required tasks (High school diploma or GED preferred); and
• One year of experience in custodial/building facility maintenance work.

OR
 

• High school diploma or GED; and
• At least six months of experience in custodial/building facility maintenance work.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:
 

• materials, methods, and practices used in cleaning and related custodial operations.
• hazards and safety methods related to custodial operations.

Ability to:
 

•  use assigned cleaning equipment.
•  climb and work safely from ladders.
•  understand and follow oral and written directions.
•  perform a variety of manual tasks.
•  work cooperatively with City officials, other employees, and the general public.
•  work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
•  meet the mental and physical demands of the job.

Special Requirements:

• Must currently possess a valid driver's license (Note: A valid driver's license is a current driver's license that is not revoked, suspended, or subject to limited restoration or conditional operation privileges).
• Requires working a flexible schedule to cover meetings, special events, tournaments, inclement weather, and emergency callbacks.
• Normal work hours for this position are 6:00 am – 2:30 pm, Wednesday through Sunday. Times may alter to Monday through Friday initially, and may also alter during summer months, weekend work, and covering for events.
• Requires the lifting and/or carrying of heavy objects; 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally, along with the other duties.