Custodian

Please note, if you are hired for this position this must be your primary job. If you have a full time job now, you will need to quit that full time job in order to accept this full time position. Hiring Range:

$22.30/hr - $26.59/hr based on your previous custodial work experience. Plus a $1.00/hr shift differential pay for working in the evenings. Eligible for overtime hours paid at 1.5x regular hourly pay as approved by supervisor.

Shifts are 4pm-12:30am or 5pm-1:30am. 5 days each week with 2 consecutive days off.

• 40-hours front-loaded vacation in addition to regular monthly vacation accruals
• Multilingual pay for Spanish, ASL, and/or Hmong up to $1200/year
• Free Thornton Rec Center passes for you and your immediate family members
• 12 paid holiday days per year and sick and vacation time!
• Health, medical, dental, flex spending, Roth, 401k matched at 7%+, Retirement Health Savings...
• Casual work environment- listen to your favorite music and wear jeans to work!
• Opportunity to learn about other city jobs and meet other managers for future career growth

Under general supervision, performs a variety of duties maintaining and cleaning the city’s buildings and facilities.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

• Performs a variety of custodial duties following prescribed operational and safety procedures.
• Performs various combinations of the following: sweeps, vacuums, mops, waxes, strips, and polishes floors; vacuums and shampoos carpets and chairs; cleans and sanitizes restroom facilities and fixtures; replenishes restroom supplies; dusts and polishes furniture, woodwork, fixtures, and equipment.
• Empties, cleans, and sanitizes waste receptacles. Removes debris. Washes windows, mirrors and walls. Replaces lights and adjusts shades and blinds. Cleans air vents.
• Identifies and reports building maintenance needs. Removes snow and ice on city facility walkways. Moves and arranges furniture and equipment.
• Prepares rooms for conferences and meetings. Monitors buildings during meetings and secures afterwards. Unlocks and locks buildings at start and end of business day. Raises, lowers, folds, and stores flags.
• Receives and reports on inquiries from the public or custodial service complaints.
• May travel to various city buildings and facilities to perform work.
• May serve as a lead worker for seasonal or temporary help.
• May clean a facility on their own.
• May be required to work overtime.
• May work a varying schedule and/or shift.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Possession of a high school diploma or GED; six months of custodial experience. Previous experience with floor and carpet maintenance, use of power cleaning equipment, and cleaning chemical use and safety preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

May need the ability to travel to various locations in a timely manner as the job requires.

• Knowledge of the policies, procedures and goals of the city of Thornton and the department.
• Knowledge of general practices and methods of custodial maintenance.
• Knowledge of custodial maintenance safety procedures.
• Knowledge of chemicals used in cleaning.
• Knowledge of carpet and floor maintenance for a wide variety of flooring surfaces.
• Skill in utilizing power equipment used in custodial maintenance, such as vacuums, floor strippers, floor waxer, and shampooing machines.
• Ability to perform janitorial duties, such as sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, waxing, stripping, and polishing floors.
• Ability to learn various techniques for cleaning and maintenance of facilities, furniture and fixtures.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions appropriately.
• Ability to read and write at a level required of the position.
• Ability to read, understand, and comply with instructions, policies and procedures.
• Ability to properly complete Material…