Custodial Services - Custodian - Part Time

Abilene Zoological Gardens; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Abilene Zoological Gardens is seeking a custodian to perform custodial maintenance across public buildings, ensuring a clean, safe environment under general supervision.

Duties include sweeping, mopping, dusting, waste removal, restroom care, flooring maintenance, and light repairs, with travel between sites as needed. A Texas driver’s license is required or obtainable within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Experience in custodial work.
• Ability to read and write at a level sufficient for successful job performance.
• Texas driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, vacuum and mop floors.
• Dust and clean offices and other work areas.
• Collect and remove waste.
• Clean & restock restrooms.
• Strip and wax floors.
• Move or lift furniture, boxes, and other materials.
• Open and close the facility and secure it when not in use.
• Operate carpet extractor, machine and buffers to polish floors.
• Travel between City facilities to complete assigned work.

Skills

Custodial work

Driver's license

Equipment operation

Education

Reading and writing ability

Tools

Vacuum cleaner

Carpet machine

Buffer

Job description

General Description

Under general and limited supervision, perform a wide variety of custodial maintenance duties to provide a clean, orderly and safe environment in public buildings. Performs cleaning, housekeeping, and light maintenance of assigned space.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

This position exercises no supervision over other employees.

Important And Essential Duties

• Sweep, vacuum and mop floors.
• Dust and clean offices and other work areas.
• Collect and remove waste.
• Clean & restock restrooms.
• Strip and wax floors.
• Move or lift furniture, boxes, and other materials.
• Open and close the facility for use and secure the facility for closing.
• Operate carpet extractor machine and buffers to polish floors.
• Operate a City vehicle or personal vehicle to travel between City facilities in order to complete assigned work.

Other Job Related Duties

Perform other job related duties and responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Tools, chemicals, materials, methods, and best practices used in custodial operations.

Occupational hazards and safety precautions of custodial operations.

Proper use and care of a variety of tools, materials, and equipment common to custodial operations.

Skill To

Operate a variety of custodial equipment including vacuum cleaner, carpet machine, and buffer.

Ability To

• Maintain a schedule of cleaning and work with a minimum of supervision.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.
• Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.
• Perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect..

Experience And Training Guidelines

Any combination equivalent to experience and training to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying. Knowledge, skills, and abilities may be obtained through:

Experience

Experience in custodial work is preferred.

Education/Training

Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance is required.

License Or Certificate

A current valid Texas driver’s license, the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment, or a military waiver is required.

Special Requirements

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:

• Exposure to noise, outdoors, vibration, and confining work spaces.
• Exposure to chemicals and mechanical and electrical hazards.
• Ability to travel to different sites.
• With or without accommodation, the “X” indicates the overall strength demand of the position during a typical workday:

___ Sedentary – lifting of no more than 10 pounds

___ Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carrying up to 10 pounds

X Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds; carrying up to 25 pounds

___ Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds; carrying up to 50 pounds

___ Very Heavy – team lifting over 100 pounds; carrying more than 50 pounds

Physical Demand Codes:

The following describes whether or not the position is expected to exert the physical demands listed during a typical workday as well as the overall frequency of the task:

Codes For How Often

• N = No
• E = Extensive (100 – 70% of the time)
• M = Moderate (60 – 30% of the time)
• I = Infrequent (20 – 10% of the time)
• A = Almost Never (<10% of the time)

Code / Task

• E Standing
• I Sitting
• E Walking
• M Lifting
• M Carrying
• M Pushing/Pulling
• I Overhead Work
• I Fine Dexterity
• M Kneeling
• M Crouching
• I Crawling
• M Bending
• M Twisting
• I Climbing
• M Balancing
• M Vision
• M Hearing
• M Talking
• ___ Other: _____________________