Custodian; A264012-3 Bridge II

Job Description

Cleans and maintains all buildings and structures in public use by assuring the facilities are clean and safe at all times.

• Knowledge of cleaning materials, methods, equipment, and procedures.
• Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions.
• Ability to exercise care in the use of cleaning materials.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting and routine manual cleaning tasks.
• Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with other employees.
• Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
• Ability to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of the position.

Work is performed inside and/or outside an office, stockroom, or warehouse. Work may be exposed to a variety of weather conditions and outdoor elements such as excessive heat, intermittent noise, and inclement cold weather. Work may be exposed to a variety of environmental conditions such as contagious infectious disease, irritating chemicals, dry atmosphere, solvents, dirt, grease, oils, dust, constant noise, fumes, smoke, gases, and slippery/uneven walking surfaces.

Capable of working closely with others or alone, working long or irregular working hours, working with protective devices, working on ladders or scaffolding, working around moving objects or vehicles, working around machines with moving parts and objects, working with hands in water, and traveling by car and van 10% of the time. Ability to operate a motor vehicle and mechanical equipment;

work requires light to moderate carrying and lifting (under 15 pounds up to 44 pounds and over) and occasional lifting, straight pulling, pulling hand over hand, simple grasping, dual simultaneous grasping, repeated bending, sitting, standing, pushing, crouching, twisting, kneeling, stooping, climbing stairs and ladders, walking, and reaching above shoulders. Ability to see, write, read, count, identify shade of colors, perceive depth, and hearing is needed to perform the essential functions of this job.

• Dusts chairs, tables, shelves, and other furniture or equipment.
• Washes windows, walls, woodwork, and A/C vents.
• Cleans and sanitizes bathrooms; replaces toilet paper and paper towels.
• Vacuum, sweeps, mops, and buffs the floors; shampoos carpet.
• Places hazard signs to warn public of possible slick floor.
• Collects and disposes of refuse such as papers, cans, newspapers, and coffee cups.
• Empties ash trays.
• Cleans and polishes furniture, brass, and other metal and woodwork.
• Cleans sidewalks and outside areas of debris.
• Replaces light bulbs in a timely manner.
• Hangs the United States and Texas flags on a daily basis.
• Waters plants and the grass.
• May perform minor repair of leaking water lines; unclogs sinks, commodes and urinals as needed.
• Performs general errands such as distributing/delivering mail, agendas, and other materials.
• Performs other manual tasks.
• Must follow all rules of telephone courtesy in all telephone communications.
• Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use.
• Performs other related duties as required.

At least one (1) year of custodian or general maintenance experience.

Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained prior to employment.

As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment.

Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and…