Building Custodian

cityofhomerak; Homer (AK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Recruitment bonus

Job summary

The City of Homer is seeking a custodial worker to provide cleaning services across city buildings, including City Hall, Police, Library, and Public Works. Duties include restroom sanitation, floor care, dusting, and trash removal, with a car allowance and a recruitment bonus available after probation.

Applicants must have at least two years of janitorial experience, the ability to follow instructions, and a valid driver’s license. A background check is required and confidentiality is essential.

Qualifications

• At least two years experience with janitorial work.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Must be at least 19 years of age and applicant is subject to background investigation check.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Valid Driver’s license required.
• Confidentiality absolutely necessary.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize restrooms, refill paper and soap dispensers.
• Sweep, vacuum, mop, scrub, wax, shampoo, and spot clean carpeting and floors as required by schedule.
• Clean light fixtures and blinds.
• Dust all public areas.
• Empty trash from receptacles and remove to dumpsters.
• Responsible for maintaining cleaning equipment and notifying supervisor of necessary repairs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Janitorial experience

Follow instructions

Communication skills

Driver's license

Background check

Confidentiality

Age 19+

Job description

Overview

GENERAL FUNCTIONS: Responsible for custodial services in all city buildings, including City Hall, Police, Library, Port, Port Maintenance, Public Works, Public Works Operations and Airport Terminal.

Job Functions and Major Activities

1. Clean and sanitize restrooms, refill paper and soap dispensers.
2. Sweep, vacuum, mop, scrub, wax, shampoo, and spot clean carpeting and floors as required by schedule.
3. Clean light fixtures and blinds.
4. Dust all public areas.
5. Empty trash from receptacles and remove to dumpsters.
6. Responsible for maintaining cleaning equipment and notifying supervisor of necessary repairs.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Compensation and Benefits

$400 monthly car allowance in addition to hourly rate.

$500 recruitment bonus paid after first 90 days.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

At least two years experience with janitorial work. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Must be at least 19 years of age and applicant is subject to background investigation check. Ability to communicate effectively. Valid Driver’s license required. Confidentiality absolutely necessary.

Decision Making Responsibilities/Authority

Independent judgment required to schedule janitorial tasks and to complete tasks in a timely manner. Required to handle routine tasks with minimal supervision. Potential liability to city is minor.

Supervisory Authority

None.

External Visibility/Contact

Infrequent contact with the public, government officials or attendance at public meetings. Infrequent contact with key city and service personnel.

Working Conditions

Employee will be required to have their own vehicle to travel between buildings. City will reimburse mileage at approved mileage allowance. Shift work required. Work is typically performed in city buildings. Low frequency of exposure to hazardous working situations, infrequent exposure to adverse weather conditions. Employee is exposed to dust, dirt, grease and irritating chemicals. Work may require the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves. Work is performed with employee standing, walking, bending, crouching or stooping. Employee must frequently lift objects up to 50 pounds.