Custodian

Description

Are you passionate about public service? Do you have custodian experience? Consider joining our team and apply today!

Perform a variety of skilled and unskilled tasks in the custodial care and maintenance of City buildings and surrounding grounds. Work is performed independently and as part of a team. Tasks are completed with general guidelines and require some independent judgment. Contribute to the City’s vision, mission, and goals in the performance of all job duties.

• Reports To:
  
  Assistant Superintendent of Public Works – Sewer, Parks and Facilities
• Supervises:
  None

• Change light bulbs and fluorescent tubes.
• Sweep, vacuum, mop, dust, shampoo, steam clean, strip, wax, polish, and buff floors, carpets, staircases, and furniture, etc.
• Empty garbage and recycling containers and reline containers with liners.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms and replenish supplies; clean spills; clean and sanitize drinking fountains, mirrors, tables, walls, fixtures, blinds, light fixtures, etc.
• Wash windows, walls, metal, and woodwork.
• Pick up litter from around buildings, streets, and grounds; sweep sidewalks.
• Perform minor, semi‑skilled interior building maintenance and repairs such as painting, installing/repairing soap and toilet seat gasket dispensers, installing, moving, or removing white boards, performing minor plumbing such as unplugging toilets, repairing toilet seats, etc., fixing furniture, cabinet handles, installing/repairing wall and door trim, hanging/repairing blinds, maintaining cleaning equipment.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and chemicals required for job.
• Inspect and maintain assigned custodial equipment and small tools for proper operating condition.
• Open and close, lock and unlock facilities as needed. Assure that buildings are secure.
• Keep records of work completed.
• Safely mix, use, and dispose of chemicals and cleaning agents.
• Create an environment of teamwork and respect.
• Foster a culture of equity and inclusion by welcoming and meeting the diverse needs and perspectives of groups and individuals.
• Remain current with relevant technological advancements as it relates to the field.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6 months of custodian experience.
• Driver’s license.
• Successful passing of a required criminal background check, national fingerprint‑based records check, and driving record check.

• Knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies used in building and grounds maintenance.
• Knowledge of equipment and supplies used to do minor repairs.
• Knowledge of first aid, applicable safety precautions, and OSHA/WISHA safety standards.
• Attention to detail.
• Communicate effectively.
• Practice customer service focus.
• Maintain positive interactions with all individuals.
• Build collaborative relationships.
• Anticipate problems and develop contingency plans.
• Take initiative within job scope.
• Remain flexible to changing priorities.
• Determine priorities and take prompt action.
• Self‑motivated and self‑starter.
• Commitment to racial, social and economic equity issues and working effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Meet deadlines and respond to individuals in a timely manner.
• Be cognizant of others’ attitudes, feelings or circumstances and have awareness of how one’s behaviors may impact others.
• Work effectively with others to achieve common goals.
• Practice social awareness.
• Ability to problem solve challenging matters in a timely manner.
• Resolve and work through conflict with grace, dignity, tact and respect.

• Moving throughout City facilities and buildings.
• Travel to off‑site locations and move throughout the community as needed.
• Drive and perform field work.
• Operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Communicate with City employees and residents.
• Lift or move items weighing up to 25 pounds regularly.

95% of work is performed in an office environment and 5% is performed outdoors in all weather conditions. Exposure to high voltage wires, hazardous materials,…