Custodian

Job Details

Level
:
Entry

Job Location
:
Rec Center - Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

Position Type
:
Part Time

Salary Range
: $19.49 - $24.16 Hourly

The part-time custodian is responsible for the care, set-up, and cleaning of assigned buildings and facilities. This is an afternoon position, applicants must be available from Sunday-Wednesday 3pm-11pm. Scheduled hours average 15-20/wk

• Move and arrange furniture and equipment; perform set up/break-downs of classes, building rentals, special meetings or events; adjust shades and blinds; clean air vents as required; lock and unlock doors; open and close City buildings.
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness in all public areas of the assigned facility on a daily basis, i.e., sweep, vacuum, wash, strip and polish floors; shampoo carpets, dust and polish fixtures and equipment, furniture, woodwork, wash windows and walls, clean desks and counter tops, empty and clean waste receptacles, clean rest rooms, showers, locker rooms, pick up papers and other debris.
• Provide maintenance and custodial assistance for building improvements and repairs for emergency building needs.
• Operate a variety of cleaning equipment while performing cleaning duties; clean and perform routine maintenance on custodial equipment; maintain supplies in rest rooms; maintain custodial supplies and equipment; stock inventory of materials and supplies.
• Coordinate and assist in work to maximize work efficiency and quality; adhere to schedules set forth by supervisor; observe and enforce safety precautions pertaining to the cleaning chemicals and solvents used in the facility.
• Respond to and resolve unexpected disturbances to the cleanliness of the facility (i.e. spills, mud, accidents, etc.) when noticed or when such problems are reported by any person. Perform related work as required and assigned.

Perform related work as required and assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
:
Works under the direct supervision of the Facility Maintenance Technician III.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
:
None.

Independence of Action
:
Work is performed in accordance with established procedures and well-defined standard practices requiring some authority to select which methods are applicable in any given situation. Virtually all work is reviewed regularly while in progress and upon completion for accuracy and quality. Matters not specifically covered in operating instructions are reviewed with the supervisor.

CORE VALUES: The City of Wheat Ridge is committed to excellence and ACTION!:

• Accountability:
  Employees take responsibility for their actions, decisions, and recommendations and are accountable to each other and the community
• Change:
  Adapts to changing organizational needs, conditions, and work responsibilities.
• Teamwork:
  Employees value teamwork as a collaborative effort, with each person contributing unique skills, knowledge, and training to achieve common goals.
• Integrity:
  Employees uphold the highest ethical standards, recognize the importance of public and customer trust and adhere to the values of the organization.
• Opportunity:
  Employees are empowered to grow professionally, develop best practices, and seek challenges to advance the City.
• NOW!:
  Employees are proactive, timely, and efficient in responding to the needs of the organization and the community – NOW!

Minimum Education and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Work is primarily performed inside. Work requires a high degree of manual skill needing the ability to use hands to fingers; requires lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying of heavy loads of over 45 lbs.; reaching with both hands; walking and standing for long periods of time; crawling, bending, kneeling, and climbing; requires ability to hear and focus on close work.

Work includes exposure to excessive intermittent noise, dust, dirt, silica, fumes or gases, solvents, grease, oils, wetness, machinery and its moving parts occasionally, heat, cold, radian energy, electrical energy and slippery or uneven walking surfaces. Incumbent must have the ability to work some weekends, holidays, and nights.

EQUIPMENT USED: Work requires operation of a variety of equipment, i.e., buffer, vacuum, carpet extractor, wet/dry vacuum, broom, dust mop, wet mop, portable scaffold ladder, hand duster, dust cloth, mop bucket wringer, floor brush, squeegee, scraper.

QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge - Methods, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in custodial work; safe work practices. Skills - Demonstrated skill in the operation of equipment necessary to perform the functions of the job. Basic knowledge and familiarity with computers and windows. Abilities - Clean and care for assigned areas and equipment; use a variety of custodial equipment and materials; understand and carry out oral and/or written directions;

perform physical tasks required; adhere to schedules for periodic cleaning of assigned…