CUSTODIAL TECH SR

City of Lynchburg; Lynchburg (VA); Presencial; USD 27 000 - 38 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

VRS retirement

Paid Time Off

Life insurance at no cost

Resumo da oferta

City of Lynchburg is seeking an experienced custodian to perform routine cleaning and maintenance for City buildings. The role requires strong customer service, good communication, and reliable teamwork.

Position is full-time with benefits including VRS retirement and paid time off. Valid driving record required; multiple shifts offered 5:00 am–1:30 pm or 11:30 am–8:00 pm.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or GED and considerable experience in light maintenance and custodial work.
• Experience operating a computer with knowledge of Microsoft Office software, Lotus Notes, and the Internet; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsabilidades

• Perform custodial cleaning and maintenance tasks in City buildings.
• Operates cleaning equipment and maintains floors, carpets, restrooms, and common areas.
• Assist with security tasks such as locking/unlocking doors and monitoring alarms.

Conhecimentos

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Formação académica

High school diploma or GED

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office

Internet

Lotus Notes

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Description

The Lynchburg Department of Public Works is seeking experienced custodians to perform routine semi-skilled and heavy manual work in the care and cleaning of City buildings.

The working hours for this position are either 5:00 am to 1:30 pm or 11:30 am to 8:00 pm.

This is a full-time position with competitive benefits, including VRS retirement, paid time off, and medical, dental, and vision benefits ($26/month employee-only cost). For more information about working for the City and the competitive benefits, please click

An acceptable driving record according to City Driving Criteria is required.

The City of Lynchburg is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply.

Essential Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include The Following.

• Ensures the delivery of excellent customer service by performing responsible functions in the safety, security, maintenance, and regular care of City facilities. Assists in the coordination of various services in cooperation with internal and external customers
• Utilizes appropriate interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with a diverse customer base some of which may occasionally display emotions such as confusion, frustration, or anger
• Performs the following custodial cleaning functions in various buildings:
  • Performs Basic sweeping, vacuuming, and mopping of floors, plus advanced stripping, waxing, and buffing of floors.
  • Cleaning Carpets with Extractor
  • Spot Cleaning Carpet and Upholstered Furniture
  • Operate a Wet/Dry Vacuum
  • Cleaning and Disinfecting Urinal, Toilets and Lavatories
  • Refilling Soap, Towel and Toilet Tissue Dispensers
  • Wash Windows, Walls, Woodwork and Bathroom Fixtures Using Ladders
  • Gathers and disposes of trash from interior and exterior of assigned buildings; gathers paper for recycling
  • Dusts office furniture, partitions, high and low ledges and moldings, and venetian blinds
  • Assist with Cleaning of Parking Decks
• Reports repairs beyond capabilities of custodial workers to supervisor or crew leader
• May perform routine security to include locking and unlocking doors and deactivating alarm system of assigned building, and reports unusual observations to supervisors
• Monitors cleaning of stairwells, elevators, restrooms, hallways, and meeting rooms
• Assists customers in accessing services
• Cleans and maintains the sidewalks and steps adjacent to assigned buildings
• Maintains flexibility to work all city buildings as needed as well as occasionally working outside normal hours
• Train new employees in general cleaning tasks and standards
• Organizes and sets up space configurations (tables, chairs and etc.) for various meetings and group assemblies within facilities and for specific off-site events
• Reports inventory needs for cleaning supplies, materials and equipment
• Retrieves supplies, equipment, furniture, etc. and deliver to specified destination
• Assembles and disassembles simple office equipment and furniture from written instructions
• Organizes and participates in the relocation of offices
• Receives and responds to work requests using a variety of communication methods (e-mail, telephone, written, etc.)
• Performs a wide variety of tasks during inclement weather, including but not limited to leadership of small crews in the sidewalk snow removal function
• Transports necessary equipment; supplies; special event materials; City mail and correspondence to Council Member’s homes
• Assists with flag display to assigned buildings
• Hangs pictures when needed

Additional Job Functions

Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned. When unusual situations occur and/or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all City employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery.

Supervisory Responsibilities

May oversee the work of custodians and/or temporary employees.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform some of the essential functions.

Education And/Or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and considerable experience in light maintenance and custodial work and experience operating a computer with knowledge of Microsoft Office Software, Lotus Notes, and the Internet; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the facility.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to communicate in a tactful and cooperative manner. Ability to be involved with citizens or other City employees. May provide leadership and guidance as a work leader.

Additional Requirements

• Valid Virginia driver's license and acceptable driving record according to City criteria; driving record check will be completed prior to employment.
• Relevant background checks (criminal and reference) completed and approved.
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing completed and approved.
• Must successfully complete IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management (NIMS) training within 90 days of employment. May also be required to complete higher levels of NIMS training as determined appropriate for the position.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands and fingers to operate equipment; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions.

The City offers an array of benefits combined with direct salary/wages in order to establish a total compensation package that supports the City's goals of attracting, rewarding, and retaining employees who are both representatives of the community and are also able to deliver exceptional services.

• Employees in full-time positions are eligible for the following benefits:
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS); the City’s contribution is based on a rate determined bi-annually by the VRS Board and employees pay 5% of base pay (pre-tax) towards their VRS benefit
• Life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Optional benefits such as 457 deferred compensation, Roth IRA, flexible spending accounts, etc.
• Eligibility for parental leave and tuition assistance
• Paid Time Off
• Employees in hourly and part-time positions may be eligible for benefits depending on the position

Employees of the City of Lynchburg may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for federal student loans.

Additional information about City benefits can be found on our website and in the Employment Policies & Procedures.