Custodian - Part Time Weekends

• Cleans kitchen/break facilities.

This is a part-time position scheduled to work up to 19 hours per week. Primary schedule will include Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Hours worked will be determined by the selected candidate and the assigned supervisor. Flexible scheduling is available!!

Under the supervision of the Recreation Center Manager, the employee performs custodial duties to ensure the cleanliness and sanitation of Fairhope Recreation Center and Fairhope Pool facilities. The employee operates various pieces of cleaning equipment. The employee maintains a supply inventory and prepares materials and a list of materials as needed. The employee dilutes and mixes cleaning agents according to directions.

Work is usually performed in accordance with well-defined procedures. This job is considered security-sensitive and is subject to pre-employment background check.

• Ensures the assigned facilities are properly cleaned and sanitized.
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms.
• Restocks paper items and cleaning supplies.
• Sweeps, strips, mops, waxes, and buffs floors.
• Washes and disinfects water fountains.
• Empties and washes trash cans; replaces liners in trash cans.
• Vacuums carpets; shampoos periodically.
• Dusts and cleans windows.
• Sweeps sidewalks and porches.
• Gathers trash around the building.
• Dusts furniture and cleans blinds and counters.
• Replenishes and restocks bathroom consumables.
• Cleans kitchen/break facilities.
• Rearranges furniture as needed.
• Cleans multi-purpose room.
• Reports any discovered maintenance problems to supervisor.
• Opens and closes buildings as required.
• Inventories cleaning supplies and notes needed items; orders supplies.
• Prepares and mixes cleaning solutions according to labeled concentrate instructions.
• Maintains activity log and supply inventory.

• Changes light bulbs.
• Waters plants around City buildings.
• Performs simple plumbing procedures (i.e., clear plugged toilet) as required.
• Touches up paint on walls.

• Decorates buildings during holiday seasons.
• Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned.
• Ability to read and write.
• Minimum of one (1) year of practical work experience in custodial and facility maintenance; or any combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates the above listed knowledge, skills, and abilities commensurate with the requirements of this job.
• Possess a current and valid driver’s license; must be insurable.
• Ability to work non-standard hours.
• Ability to travel to City buildings.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and an initial drug screen.

• Knowledge of City rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of City building locations.
• Knowledge of safe use of cleaning products.
• Knowledge of cleaning equipment operation.
• Knowledge of good housekeeping and cleaning techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of safety rules including accident causation and prevention.
• Communication skills to effectively communicate internally and externally, both orally and in writing.
• Verbal skills to effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors, and the general public.
• Reading skills to comprehend manuals, directives, procedures, and mixing instructions.
• Writing skills to clearly and neatly complete routine forms and records.
• Math skills to perform basic calculations (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Ability to organize and multi-task.
• Ability to use hand tools and equipment (mop, broom, etc.).
• Ability to use computers and office productivity software.
• Ability to use standard office equipment.
• Ability to handle and mix strong chemicals.
• Ability to work independently or part of a work group.
• Ability to understand written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to push carts, carry trashcans, and move furniture for cleaning.
• Ability to climb small ladders less than 10 feet tall.
• Ability to use personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to drive.

Physical Demands

The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching or similar activities; recurring lifting moderately heavy items such as record boxes. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities such as above-average agility and dexterity.

Work Environment

The work involves moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, carts, or machines; with contagious diseases or irritant chemicals, etc. Employees may be required to use protective clothing or gear such as masks, gowns, coats, boots, goggles, gloves, or shields.