Custodian, (A266966-1), 201, Home ARP

City of Laredo; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Laredo is seeking a General Maintenance Worker to perform cleaning and basic maintenance for City facilities. The role includes sweeping, mopping, disinfecting areas, and other cleaning duties.

The position requires dusting, bathroom sanitation, floor care, trash disposal, and occasional minor repairs. Applicants must be 18+, hold a Texas driver license, and consent to a background check and transcripts as part of the selection process.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid Texas Driver License required; out-of-state license must be converted within 6 months of employment.
• Background check and certified school transcripts required for all applicants offered employment.

Responsibilities

• Dusts chairs, tables, shelves, and finishes; cleans and polishes furniture and metal/woodwork.
• Cleans and sanitizes bathrooms; restocks toilet paper and towels.
• Vacuuming, sweeping, mopping; carpet shampooing.

Skills

Time management

Effective communication

Safety protocols

Cleaning procedures

Attention to detail

Job description

This position is grant funded. Therefore, it is solely dependent on availability of grant funds.

Performs general maintenance and repairs for City facilities, including sweeping, mopping, disinfecting areas, and other cleaning duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Dusts chairs, tables, shelves, and other furniture or equipment; cleans and polishes furniture and metal or woodwork.
• Cleans and sanitizes bathrooms; replaces toilet paper and paper towels.
• Vacuums, sweeps, mops, and buffs the floors; shampoos carpet.
• Collects and disposes of trash and debris both indoor and outdoor.
• Performs minor repairs of leaking water lines, as needed; unclogs sinks and commodes.
• Performs general errands including delivering and distributing mail.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Knowledge of cleaning solutions and chemicals
• Knowledge of cleaning materials, methods, equipment, and procedures
• Knowledge of general carpentry, electrical, plumbing work, and air conditioning and heating systems
• Knowledge of safety protocols

Skills and Abilities:

• Skill in organization and time management.
• Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries.
• Ability to comply with City policies and procedures.
• Ability to operate applicable equipment and machinery.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Effort Requirements Position will have the following exposures

• Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
• Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.
• Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
• Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Work Environment Locations

Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments

Seldom

• Construction site
• Confined space
• Warehouse environment

Sometimes

• Street environment (near moving traffic)

Often

• Office or similar indoor environment
• Outdoor environment
• Vehicles

Exposures

Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements

Never

• Individuals with known violent backgrounds
• Communicable diseases

Seldom

• Individuals who are hostile or irate

Sometimes

• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
• Moving mechanical parts
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances
• Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)

Frequently

• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)

Travel

Position will require the employee to travel

Never:

• Regional travel
• National travel
• International travel

Often

• Local travel

Required Education and Experience

• At least eighteen (18) years of age.

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.

As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment.

Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.

A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at [phone] two days prior to the scheduled interview and/or test if applicable.

City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply. Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.