Custodian

City of Hollywood, FL; Florida; On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

4-day work week

Paid time off & holidays

Federal Student Loan Forgiveness (elig

Job summary

The City of Hollywood, FL is seeking a custodian to clean City facilities and grounds. The role involves sweeping, mopping, washing surfaces, restrooms, and light maintenance as directed, following established procedures and safety rules.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and at least six months custodial experience. Preferred is one year of custodial work. The City offers health insurance, a 4-day work week, generous PTO with holidays, and other benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required, plus six months of custodial experience.
• Preferred: one year custodial experience.
• Reasonable accommodations may be available.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, wax, and polish floors and clean walls, woodwork and fixtures.
• Wash windows and polish metal surfaces.
• Receive supplies and assist with recycling.
• Clean restrooms and maintain supplies.
• Empty waste cans and ashtrays; general custodial duties.
• Adjust heating/ventilation controls and report repairs.

Skills

Cleaning knowledge

Equipment handling

Instruction comprehension

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

One year custodial experience (preferred)

Job description

Rate of Pay for Position is $19.47 Per Hour

Benefits

• We offer low cost health insurance giving you the best value - Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Plans.


• We have got you covered with a 4-Day Work Week and an Award Winning Wellness Program.


• The City of Hollywood provides a generous Paid Time Off Program inclusive of 13 Paid Holidays, Vacation Leave, Personal Leave, and Sick Leave.


• Employees at the City with 10 years of public service and on-time payments qualify for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

JOB SUMMARY

Cleans all or designated portions of City facilities or grounds. Performs any combination of tasks described below, in accordance with established procedures, subject to inspection for adherence to required standards of cleanliness and compliance with instructions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sweeps, mops, waxes and polishes floors; washes walls and woodwork; dusts furniture, piping, valves, etc.


• Washes and polishes windows and metal surfaces.


• Receive supplies, assist with recycling.


• Cleans restrooms and maintains supplies.


• Empties waste cans and ashtrays.


• Performs general custodial duties on grounds, including picking up litter and sweeping walks.


• Adjusts heat and ventilating controls.


• Reports any repairs or adjustments required.


• Cleans City appliances located in the common areas.


• Set up furniture and equipment for special functions, meetings, etc.


• Must effectively and positively represent the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation.


• Must establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors and managers.


• Performs related work as required for this position description only.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function 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 the essential functions.

Required

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent, plus six (6) months of custodial experience.

Preferred

• One (1) year of custodial experience.

Additional education and experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid Driver's License: With proof of automobile insurance


• Background Check: Must have an acceptable background record


• Driving Abstract: Must have an acceptable driving record

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Knowledge of cleaning materials, equipment, methods and procedures.


• Ability to use and maintain a variety of cleaning equipment.


• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.


• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical abilities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, hear, speak and be required to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, peripheral, and depth perception. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed primarily in an office environment that requires the employee to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

Required Education and Background Information

Look over the announcement carefully to determine your eligibility. Please note minimum education and experience requirements. Closed competitive positions are open only to employees while open competitive positions are open to anyone who meets the minimum qualifications for the position. Evidence of a GED test score is required if submitted for high school diploma. Applicants are responsible for clearly documenting work experience and/or providing all relevant information at the time of application. Additional information will not be accepted after the announcement closing date.

Veteran's Preference

The City values the service that veterans and their family members have given to our country, and as such, proactively recruits and hires veterans and qualified spouses to the greatest extent possible. Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. To obtain veteran's preference, candidates MUST submit a copy of separation papers (DD214) and meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by the Florida Statutes. For additional information, please refer to Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs.

All successful applicants will be required to pass an extensive background which may include criminal history searches, driving history checks, credit report, courthouse searches, education verification, employment verification, professional license verification, or other search methods as deemed necessary for the position. In addition, the applicant will be required to undergo a medical examination, which may include a drug screening, prior to appointment.

EMPLOYMENT OF RELATIVES

The City of Hollywood has an Ordinance which regulates the employment of relatives of City employees. Effective January 28, 2008, a relative may only be hired under the following additional conditions:

• The relative must have competed in an appropriate examination process as determined by Human Resources and be placed on a civil service eligibility list;


• The relative must be among the top three ranked candidates available on the certified eligibility list unless expanded by the Civil Service Board;


• The Department or Office Director and the Director, Human Resources must demonstrate that it is in the best interests of the City of Hollywood to hire the relative of a public officer or employee.

As of 12/15/2005 the City will require all newly hired employees to sign an affidavit affirming non-usage of tobacco or tobacco products within the last year prior to submission of application and will continue to be a non-user of tobacco products throughout employment with the City of Hollywood.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

The Employment Office will make reasonable efforts in the examination and workplace to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of special needs by calling [phone].

All applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, abilities, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression (except as limited by law, Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational disqualifications).

The City of Hollywood is an Equal Opportunity / Equal Access Employer.

For more information about this position and our competitive pay, benefits package and pension plan, refer to this job posting or our City website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hollywoodfl.