Custodian

City-of-Joplin,-Mo; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Joplin is seeking a dedicated custodian to perform cleaning, basic maintenance, and ground care at multiple city facilities.

Under supervision, you will vacuum, scrub floors, sanitize restrooms, set up event spaces, manage supplies, and help ensure security at closing. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and experience is preferred; valid driver's license required.

Qualifications

• Custodial knowledge including cleaning, sanitizing, and floor care.
• Ability to operate maintenance equipment and perform basic repairs.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to follow written/oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Clean, vacuum, scrub floors, wash windows, dust and sanitize restrooms.
• Set up chairs, tables, and equipment for meetings.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Ensure facilities are locked at closing time.
• Perform basic building maintenance including changing light bulbs and painting.
• Empty trash and recycling and manage waste outside.
• Maintain confidentiality of files and reports as required.

Skills

Custodial duties

Building maintenance

Groundskeeping

Interpersonal skills

Following instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Paint tools

Job description

Requires successful post-offer completion of a background investigation, physical exam, and drug test (including THC) as a condition of employment with the City of Joplin.

Positions at airport facilities require additional criminal history records check by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) which includes fingerprinting.

Primary Purpose

Under general supervision; performs a variety of cleaning, building and ground maintenance duties in addition to minor repair activities around various City facilities.

Essential Job Functions

• Cleans, vacuums, scrubs floors, washes windows and equipment, dusts, polishes furniture, and sanitizes restroom facilities.
• Sets up chairs, tables, and other equipment for meetings and other activities.
• Maintains an inventory of equipment, tools, supplies, and materials at the assigned facility.
• Ensures facilities are properly locked at closing time as required at airport facilities.
• Performs building maintenance and repair duties including stripping, waxing, and buffing floors, changing light bulbs, and painting.
• Empties trash and recycling receptacles; ensures receptacles are outside for trash and recycling services.
• Contributes effectively to the assigned Department, communicates effectively with co-workers, both within the department as well as outside the department. Maintains satisfactory attendance to ensure duties are performed without negatively impacting co-workers or delivery of service to the public.
• Maintains the confidentiality of files, records, reports as required by law, City policy, and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of: Equipment and supplies used for cleaning and custodial duties; general building maintenance methods and practices including painting, plumbing, floor stripping and waxing, and light carpentry; general groundskeeping methods and practices including equipment use and maintenance.

Skill in

Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff and the public; understanding and following oral and written instructions; cleaning and maintaining building and grounds.

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent required.

Experience

One year of full-time custodial experience preferred, but not required.

Licenses and Certifications

Possess and maintain a valid state issued driver's license.