Custodian

Overview

CUSTODIAN — City of Edinburg in Edinburg, TX is actively seeking a dedicated Custodian to assist with performing and/or coordinating the cleaning and sanitation of city buildings and facilities and conducting inspections of buildings and equipment. If you are seeking engaging work and wish to advance your career as a Custodian, this may be the right opportunity for you.

This Custodian position earns competitive pay of $13.38/hr
. We provide great benefits and perks, including paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), life and ADD insurance, a retirement plan with a 7% employee contribution and a city match of 2 to 1, 100%-paid medical and 100%-paid dental with optional dependent coverage, workers compensation, and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Additionally, we offer an employee assistance program (EAP), a healthy lifestyle program, and access to Active Edinburg fitness centers.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply to join our team today!

About City of Edinburg

Edinburg is the fastest growing city in the Rio Grande Valley, with a 23% growth rate since 2010, and is among the top five fastest-growing cities in the state. It has been recognized as an all-American city three times by the National Civic League, placing it among a handful of outstanding communities in the nation. Our city has exceptional entertainment, arts & culture, recreation, and education, which makes it a great place to work.

Our employees share our dedication to the city, which is why we provide competitive compensation, exceptional PTO opportunities, and other great benefits to help them lead healthy, productive lives. We care about people, and that includes both our residents and employees!

A Day in the Life of a Custodian

As a Custodian, you spend your day providing high quality service by cleaning office furniture, walls, windows, and floors, and emptying trash. Your work involves coordinating and performing general custodial functions such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, and cleaning windows, light fixtures, and carpets. You are responsible for cleaning, dusting, and disinfecting areas such as restrooms, offices, and other facilities. You may operate floor maintenance equipment (buffers, strippers, vacuums, extractors) or coordinate minor building repairs, scheduling, and movement of office furniture and other items.

When you aren’t performing custodial tasks, you will maintain inventory records of building property, custodial and maintenance tools and equipment, and custodial materials and supplies. You will perform minor maintenance and repair work on custodial equipment and secure buildings after working hours or as required. You enjoy helping others and provide assistance and support to other divisions within the department as needed.

The city needs someone with skills in customer service and custodial materials who genuinely enjoys what they do.

Qualifications for a Custodian

• Required
  
  Education:
  
  High school diploma, G.E.D. or equivalency
• Educational Substitute:
  Related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Required
  
  Work Experience:
  
  No Experience Required
• Requires a working knowledge of custodial materials and chemicals, operation of custodial equipment, and use and maintenance of building maintenance tools and equipment
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques and procedures and of inventory control principles and methods
• Work requires the use of standard technical skills appropriate to the work environment of the organization
• Requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes
• Ability to use buffers, vacuums, polishers and other related cleaning materials
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Must have a current and valid class "C" driver's license from the Texas Department of Public Safety

Are you someone who prefers hands-on work? Do you have excellent oral and written communication skills? Are you attentive to detail? Do you enjoy working as part of a team? Is dependability one of your strengths? If yes, you might be perfect for this Custodian job!

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you feel that you have the right skills to succeed as our Custodian, apply now using our mobile-friendly application.

Location:

78541

Applicants will be subject to a complete background investigation. Incomplete, inaccurate and/or failure to report information will cause the applicant rejection from consideration.

Applicants must also take and pass a pre-employment drug test administered by the City of Edinburg at the City's expense.