Custodian (Buildings & Grounds)

City-of-Greenville,-Nc-1; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Greenville's Public Recreation & Parks Department seeks a Custodian to maintain cleanliness of city buildings and grounds and ensure a safe work environment. The role is non-exempt and requires ability to work late shifts and attend City Council meetings as needed.

Responsibilities include cleaning, minor repairs, deliveries, and operating cleaning equipment, with on-call duties and rotating schedules. A high school diploma or GED plus custodial experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write sufficiently to complete required tasks.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• Proficiency with cleaning supplies, equipment and basic building maintenance methods.

Responsibilities

• Clean floors, walls, windows, lavatory fixtures, stairs, and doors using standard cleaning tools.
• Replace light bulbs and perform minor repairs as needed.
• Transport mail and other materials and run errands as assigned.
• Perform other duties related to custodial and building maintenance.

Skills

Reading & writing

Lifting ability

Safety awareness

Education

HS diploma or GED

1 year custodial experience

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

The City of Greenville's Public Recreation & Parks Department is seeking a motivated individual for the position of Custodian in our Buildings & Grounds division. This position maintains the upkeep and cleanliness of City buildings and grounds to ensure sound operations and a safe work environment.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

• Cleans floors, walls, windows, lavatory fixtures, stairs, and doors using brooms, dust mops, heavy wet mops, brushes, and sponges;
• Operates buffing machine to remove or renew wax finishes;
• Empties trash containers;
• Replaces and removes light bulbs;
• Performs manual labor relatedto building operations;
• Notifies supervisor of cleaning supplies inventory;
• Makes minor repairs;
• Makes deliveries and runs errands;
• Transports mail and other materials; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Ability to read and write sufficiently to complete required tasks (High school diploma or GED preferred); and
• One year of experience in custodial/building facility maintenancework.

OR

• High school diploma or GED; and
• At least six months of experience in custodial/building facility maintenancework.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• building maintenance practices, supplies, and equipment.
• hazards and safety methods related to custodial operations.

Ability to:

• use assigned cleaning equipment.
• climb and work safely from ladders.
• understand and follow oral and written directions.
• perform a variety of manual tasks.
• work cooperatively with City officials, other employees, and the general public.
• work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• meet the mental and physical demands of the job.

• Valid North Carolina Driver's License required.
• This position is designated Essential Personnel and On-Call: when required, reports to work during inclement weather, natural disasters, and emergency situations.
• Must be able to work late shifts and be available for the City Council meetings as required.
• Regular working hours are Monday - Friday 1:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
• Work monthly rotating late shifts for City Council meetings and other scheduled meetings, and work a rotating on-call schedule.
• This position requires the ability to lift and/or carry 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally.