Custodial Technician I

City of Largo; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid holidays

Wellness programs

401(a) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

City of Largo is seeking a custodian to perform cleaning and basic maintenance across city buildings under the supervision of a foreman. This role includes scrubbing, mopping, window cleaning, trash disposal, restroom sanitation, and light repairs, requiring physical stamina and adherence to safety procedures.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, basic English literacy, and the ability to follow instructions and SDS guidelines.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of janitorial materials, chemicals, and equipment used daily.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to learn duties and follow safety guidelines (SDS).

Responsibilities

• Scrub, mop, wax, and polish floors; clean carpets and restrooms.
• Dust, wipe, and disinfect surfaces; maintain restrooms and fixtures.

Skills

Janitorial knowledge

English literacy

SDS safety reading

Learn duties quickly

Follow instructions

Minor repairs

Heavy manual tasks

Ladders work

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Mission

Provide Superior Services that Inspire Community Pride

Vision

To be the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay

Values

Integrity, Collaboration, Passion, Creativity

Largo's commitment to a High Performance Organization (HPO) model builds a flexible and resilient organization that intentionally builds leadership capacity at all levels of the organization.

CITY OF LARGO ... Naturally A Great Place to Work!

Closing: 09/24/2026

Salary: $16.94 hourly rate

Job Summary

This is moderately heavy manual work which involves routine housekeeping and domestic tasks in various buildings. Primary responsibilities include using proper methods and materials to clean and otherwise care for buildings and equipment. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Foreman.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

All employees share components of leadership, management, technical, and team skills to assist in making the City of Largo the community of choice in Tampa Bay.

Leadership Demonstrates an understanding and reflection of the City’s mission, vision, and values and a commitment to achieve organizational goals aligned with the City’s strategic plan Champions a high-performance work culture that encourages and embraces new ideas, develops individuals, and welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives Articulates strategic and innovative thinking and provides clarity to deliver superior services Approaches the job with enthusiasm and curiosity to promote a solutions-oriented work culture

Management Effectively manages assignments and priorities to ensure the fulfillment of projects, tasks, and responsibilities Follows suggested procedures to ensure the highest standards of risk management, employee safety, and risk avoidance

Technical Scrubs, mops, waxes, and polishes floors; vacuums, shampoos, and spot-cleans carpets Sweeps and cleans sidewalks, porches, and front entrances Changes trash and refuse containers; takes trash to specified locations for disposal Washes windows and woodwork Cleans tables in eating areas, kitchen areas, and cleans and polishes furniture Cleans and disinfects restrooms and fixtures, telephones, and water fountains Dusts shelves, wall hangings, blinds, fans, and light fixtures, and replaces light bulbs Performs minor repair work Sprays for bugs and other insects May move office furniture and equipment as directed Picks up debris around buildings Operates room dividers and adjusts seating

• Scrubs, mops, waxes, and polishes floors
• vacuums, shampoos, and spot-cleans carpets
• Sweeps and cleans sidewalks, porches, and front entrances
• Changes trash and refuse containers; takes trash to specified locations for disposal
• Washes windows and woodwork
• Cleans tables in eating areas, kitchen areas, and cleans and polishes furniture
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms and fixtures, telephones, and water fountains
• Dusts shelves, wall hangings, blinds, fans, and light fixtures, and replaces light bulbs
• Performs minor repair work
• Sprays for bugs and other insects
• May move office furniture and equipment as directed
• Picks up debris around buildings
• Operates room dividers and adjusts seating

Team Skills Supports honest and transparent decision-making Collaborates with all team members in a way that builds upon ideas and takes personal accountability and ownership of projects, roles, and assignments Openly exhibits a positive attitude, in words and action, and encourages others to do the same Performs related work as required.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATUS

As a condition of employment, City of Largo employees will be required to work as directed during an undeclared and/or a declared emergency. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the official job description.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education and Experience: High School Diploma, General Education Diploma (GED), or satisfactory demonstration of reading, writing, and critical thinking skills through department-administered assessment
• Entry Level Position to show demonstrated proficiency and increasing knowledge of job responsibilities and requirements during the 6-month probation period
• 6 months of related experience preferred
• Valid Driver’s License may be required for specific custodian assignment
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of materials, chemicals, methods, and equipment typically used in janitorial work
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English
  • Ability to understand and adhere to Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and labels used for chemicals
  • Ability to learn the duties of a custodian
  • Ability to understand and follow simple instructions
  • Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to cleaning equipment
  • Ability to perform heavy manual routine custodial tasks
  • Ability to work on ladders and off the ground

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work Environment: 80% inside a climate-controlled building; 20% outside, which may include driving.

Physical Requirements: The essential functions of the job require sitting approximately thirty (30) minutes per day, standing or walking approximately 7.5 hours per day. The work requires frequent bending/stooping, climbing (stairs and ladder), crawling, fine manipulations, grasping, kneeling, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, and occasional lifting/carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds; with frequent lifting/carrying objects weighing 15 to 44 pounds (recycling bins, etc.). On rare occasions, the work requires lifting/carrying objects weighing over 50 pounds.

Sensory Requirements

Hearing: Ability to understand what others are saying in normal conversation in person and on the telephone, and ability to detect specific noises and the proper equipment operation.

Speaking: Ability to communicate orally with others in person and on the telephone, and to be able to acknowledge instructions.

Seeing: Ability to operate a vehicle, read fine print, and determine when rooms are clean.

Technology

The work requires the ability to operate telephones, smartphones, tablets, desktops, and/or laptop computers, calculators and all associated software.

Other Machines

The work requires the ability to operate buffers, automatic scrubbers, carpet cleaners, vacuums, and heavy-duty cleaning machines.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Yes - DRUG TESTING (Safety Sensitive)
• No - CHILDCARE FINGERPRINTING
• No - CREDIT CHECK
• Yes - FDLE AND CJSTC SECURITY CLEARANCE

As mandated by the FDLE, CJSTC and the Largo Police Department, this position may be subject to additional security clearances due to access to the police department facility or police department’s electronic data.

The City of Largo is an exceptional place to work and live! As the third largest city in Pinellas County and the fourth largest in the Tampa Bay area, Largo offers the perfect blend of convenience and charm. Located near world-class beaches and top regional attractions, the City provides a picturesque natural setting and an outstanding quality of life. Largo’s award-winning parks system spans nearly 500 acres and includes 20 parks and 11 miles of scenic walking trails, offering abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation and connection with nature.

About the Organization

The organization serves over 84 thousand residents and 3 thousand businesses by providing superior services that inspire community pride. The organization is made up of 12 departments with a shared strategic focus on sustainability, public health & safety, and community pride. Largo is committed to building a High-Performance Organization (HPO) model to intentionally support flexibility, resiliency, and leadership capacity at all levels of the organization. HPO empowers individuals to participate in meaningful projects and initiatives to promote employee and community engagement. As a national Top Workplace, Largo is recognized for its innovative, collaborative, and passionate workforce. Team members enjoy competitive pay, robust professional development opportunities, generous benefits and leave packages, and a healthy work-life balance. With its family-friendly atmosphere, tree-lined streets, and award-winning parks, Largo offers more than just a workplace, we offer a community. Every day, we work toward our vision of being the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay, Naturally!

About our Benefits

Team members enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, wellness, and financial security of our team members.

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• wellness programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• paid life insurance
• AD&D coverage, with optional supplemental life insurance available
• Full-time team members participate in a Defined Contribution 401(a) Plan with a generous City match.
• Public Safety team members participate in retirement plans outlined in their respective union agreements.
• All team members may enroll in optional Deferred Compensation 457(b) and/or Roth 457(b) plans.
• Additional benefits include 11 paid holidays, 24/7 access to fitness centers, tuition reimbursement, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

For a complete overview of benefits, please review the City of Largo’s Largo Lifeline.