Custodial Worker

City of Gainesville; United States; Presencial; USD 21.000 - 29.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid leave

Pension plan

Deferred compensation

On-site fitness centers

Tuition reimbursement

On-site medical staff

Wellness program

Descripción de la vacante

The City of Gainesville is hiring for a Custodian in Facilities - Custodial. This role involves repetitive cleaning and basic maintenance tasks across city facilities, with supervision under a designated supervisor.

It emphasizes cleaning responsibilities over supervisory duties. Responsibilities include sweeping, mopping, carpet maintenance, window washing, dusting, trash collection, minor repairs, and consistent attendance.

Formación

• Ability to read and write English and six months experience in custodial maintenance or equivalent.

Responsabilidades

• Sweeps and mops floors.
• Cleans and vacuums carpets and floors and waxes and buffs vinyl tile floors.
• Washes windows and polishes furniture.
• Dusts woodwork, furniture, and other articles.
• Collects paper, rubbish, and trash and performs varied grounds tasks.
• Makes minor repairs to buildings, equipment and furniture.
• Attends work on continuous and regular basis.

Conocimientos

Reading English

Writing English

Custodial maintenance

Educación

Six months custodial experience

Descripción del empleo

Department: GG_Public Works: Facilities - Custodial

Salary Range Minimum: $15.00 Salary Range Maximum: $20.70

Closing Date: 11/12/2026

Job Details: This is repetitive manual work requiring efficient performance of simple building cleaning and maintenance duties. Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under close supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its lack of supervisory duties and from lower classes by its emphasis on cleaning.

Job Description: SUMMARY This is repetitive manual work requiring efficient performance of simple building cleaning and maintenance duties. Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under close supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its lack of supervisory duties and from lower classes by its emphasis on cleaning.

NATURE OF WORK This is repetitive manual work requiring efficient performance of simple building cleaning and maintenance duties.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under close supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its lack of supervisory duties and from lower classes by its emphasis on cleaning.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Sweeps and mops floors.


• Cleans and vacuums carpets and floors and waxes and buffs vinyl tile floors.


• Washes windows and polishes furniture.


• Dusts woodwork, furniture, and other articles.


• Collects paper, rubbish, and trash and performs varied grounds tasks.


• Makes minor repairs to buildings, building equipment, and furniture.


• Attends work on continuous and regular basis.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• May frequently chauffeur other employees, depending upon assignment and work location.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Ability to read and write English, and six months experience in custodial maintenance, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES Valid Florida Driver’s License required.

NOTES Work requires physical strength and agility. Normal color vision as required by work. Shift work required.

SELECTION FACTORS

• Working knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies, and equipment.


• Skill in operating vacuum cleaners, floor washers, and buffers.


• Ability to work effectively with coworkers and the general public.

** This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job.

Note: May Require Assessment(s). May fill multiple positions. May establish an eligibility list.

The City of Gainesville offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities to grow both professionally and personally. All ‘regular’ employees are eligible for traditional benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, paid leave, 11 paid a holidays a year, a pension plan and a deferred compensation plan, but we also offer great things like on‑site fitness centers, tuition reimbursement, on‑site medical staff and a wellness program to keep you healthy and happy. Please note; benefits are not available for temporary employees.

Equal Opportunity The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring. Minorities, women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a disability, who require special accommodations during the selection process, should notify the Human Resources Department at 352-334-5077 or TDD/TTY at 352-334-2292.

Veterans' Preference Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process. However, preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position. Section 295.07, Florida Statutes (F.S.) specifies who is eligible for Veterans’ Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans’ Preference. If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact recruiting at [e-mail] or by calling 352-334-5077.

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