Custodian

City-of-Florida-City; Kentucky; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Florida City is seeking a dependable custodian to perform routine cleaning and sanitation of city buildings and facilities, ensuring a clean, safe environment for employees and visitors.

Responsibilities include cleaning offices, restrooms, meeting rooms, recreational facilities, and common areas; collecting trash; restocking supplies; and following safety procedures when handling cleaning chemicals and equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Pass a criminal background check and have a valid Florida driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Clean offices, restrooms, meeting rooms, and public areas.
• Collect, lift, and dispose of trash and recycling.
• Dust, sanitize surfaces, and restock supplies.
• Follow safety procedures when handling cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Move cleaning equipment and supplies between storage areas.

Skills

Cleaning

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Vacuum cleaner

Mop & bucket

Cleaning chemicals

Job description

Position Description

Under general supervision, performs routine custodial work to maintain the cleanliness, sanitation, safety, and appearance of City buildings and facilities. Responsibilities include cleaning offices, restrooms, meeting rooms, recreational facilities, and public areas while ensuring a clean and welcoming environment for employees and visitors.

Supervision Received

Works under the general guidance and direction of the Public Works Superintendent and Supervisor.

Physical Duties and Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and clean floors.

• Dust furniture, clean windows, and sanitize surfaces.

• Clean and disinfect restrooms and common areas.

• Collect, lift, and dispose of trash and recycling.

• Lift and carry cleaning supplies, equipment, and trash bags.

• Push and pull cleaning carts, floor machines, and other equipment.

• Stand and walk for extended periods.

• Bend, stoop, kneel, squat, reach, and stretch while cleaning.

• Climb stairs or ladders when necessary.

• Refill dispensers and move supplies between storage areas.

• Follow safety procedures when handling cleaning chemicals and equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods.

• Ability to lift and carry items, often weighing 25-50 pounds, depending on the employer.

• Ability to bend, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive movements.

• Ability to perform manual tasks with hands and arms.

• Ability to work indoors and outdoors, depending on the facility.

• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks throughout the shift, with breaks as scheduled.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred, or equivalent experience.

• Valid Florida driver's license.

• Must pass a criminal background check.

• Ability to perform physical duties, including standing, walking, bending, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.

• Ability to lift and carry materials and cleaning supplies according to the position's physical requirements.

• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and safely handle cleaning products.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and established safety procedures.

• Reliable attendance, punctuality, and ability to work assigned shifts.

• Previous custodial or janitorial experience preferred but not required.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.