Building Attendant

City of Garland; Texas; On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Garland is seeking a custodial worker to perform semi-skilled labor in keeping City offices, buildings, and grounds clean and orderly. The pay range is $16.41–$18.14 per hour, with duties including sweeping, mopping, cleaning woodwork and furniture, vacuuming carpets, and maintaining facilities’ cleanliness.

A GED is required and no prior experience is needed. Preferred candidates have 6 months to 1 year in maintenance or custodial services.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• No experience required.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred: 6 months to 1 year in maintenance or custodial work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain City facilities’ flooring by sweeping, mopping, shampooing and scrubbing.
• Clean woodwork, furniture, desk, chairs, filing cabinets and telephones.
• Complete detailed vacuuming of carpets and other applicable surfaces.
• Maintain sanitary condition of facilities by cleaning sinks, mirrors, countertops, toilets and drinking fountains.
• Complete special projects as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance knowledge

Equipment operation

Independent decision making

Teamwork with city personnel

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's License

Job description

Summary

Responsible for performing semi-skilled manual labor work in keeping offices, buildings and surrounding grounds in a clean and orderly condition.

Pay Range: $16.41 - $18.14

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintain City facilities’ flooring by sweeping, mopping, shampooing and scrubbing.
• Clean woodwork, furniture, desk, chairs, filing cabinets and telephones.
• Complete detailed vacuuming of carpets and other applicable surfaces.
• Maintain sanitary condition of facilities by cleaning sinks, mirrors, countertops, toilets and drinking fountains.
• Complete special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
• No experience required
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications

Education/ Experience:

• 6 months to 1 year experience in maintenance, custodial services or similar experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• General knowledge of maintenance upkeep
• Skill in operating general cleaning maintenance equipment
• Ability to work to make independent decisions
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with City personnel

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Class C Texas Driver’s License

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

The incumbent works in an outdoor and indoor environment; with occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Requires ability to carry 20 to 30 pounds. Tasks require physical labor, exposure to dust and cleaning chemicals