Custodian

City of Joplin, MO; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Joplin, MO seeks a dependable custodian to perform cleaning, building and grounds maintenance across city facilities under general supervision. You will handle floor care, restrooms, and minor repairs, contributing to safe and clean public spaces.

Airport facilities require additional screening and TSA-related background checks; valid driver's license is required to access various sites and execute duties effectively.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning and custodial duties, including floor care and restroom sanitation.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and work with the public.
• High school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Clean, vacuum, scrub floors, wash windows, dust, and sanitize restrooms.
• Set up chairs, tables, and equipment for meetings and activities.
• Maintain inventory of equipment, tools, and supplies.
• Ensure facilities are secured at closing and perform basic maintenance tasks.
• Assist with painting, light carpentry, and groundskeeping as needed.
• Dispose of trash and recyclables; communicate effectively with staff and the public.

Skills

Custodial knowledge

Communication skills

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.