Custodian EXPO Center (Part-Time, Temporary)

Travis County; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Travis County is seeking a temporary custodian for the Exposition Center, responsible for maintaining cleanliness across facilities. The role requires effective communication and physical stamina, with tasks including cleaning bathrooms, offices, and operating cleaning machinery. Ideal candidates will have prior custodial experience and a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of janitorial practices, safety protocols, and cleaning techniques.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks.
• Effective communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning and custodial duties for County facilities.
• Ensure restrooms are clean, stocked, and sanitized.
• Operate various cleaning machines and secure buildings.

Skills

Cleaning

Operating cleaning equipment

Communication

Education

One (1) year of custodial or manual labor experience

Tools

Buffers

Strippers

Waxers

Vacuums

Carpet cleaning machines

Job description

Are you looking for a flexible position? Travis County’s Exposition center hosts events throughout the year and is the official home of the Austin Rodeo! We are looking for a temporary custodian who is comfortable working to support our team on a temporary, as-needed basis.Performs custodial duties to keep County facilities clean and orderly. Cleans and maintains the appearance of offices, floors, restrooms and other facilities.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This is the first in a series of three custodial-related job classifications within the Maintenance job family. This classification is the beginning level custodial function responsible for basic cleaning of bathrooms and office areas and is distinguished from the Custodian Lead which functions as a working lead over other custodial positions. This classification may require work in secure facilities. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.

• Performs general cleaning, sweeps, mops, dusts, scrubs, vacuums, empties waste baskets and recycling containers. Cleans walls, windows, light fixtures and air supply/return registers.
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms, including fixtures, mirrors, equipment, windows, floors and walls. Replenishes restroom supplies, unstops sinks and toilets.
• Operates buffer, stripper, waxer, vacuum, and carpet cleaning machines.
• Secures and locks buildings. Turns out lights in areas completed.
• May replace light bulbs and other similar replaceable items.
• May move office furniture and other items, as required.
• May assist groundskeeper in yard work.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:
One (1) year of custodial or manual labor experience;

OR,

Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:
None required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Policies, practices, procedures and methods of janitorial/custodial functions.
• Applicable safety practices and regulations.
• Cleaning equipment, products, techniques, and standards.

Skill in:

• Cleaning windows, dusting furniture, and unstopping toilets.
• Operating cleaning equipment, such as buffers, strippers, waxers, vacuums, and carpet cleaning machines.
• Both verbal and written communication.

Ability to:

• Understand and follow instructions and communicate effectively to perform the job functions, as required.
• Safely and correctly operate cleaning equipment.
• Work independently and efficiently.
• Manage time well and meet timelines.
• Communicate effectively.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees and officials, and the general public.

Physical requirements include the ability to lift up to 50 pounds/carry up to 25 pounds, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, repetitive motion, reaching, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, balancing, client/customer contact, squatting to perform the essential functions. Subject to contact with hazardous waste, foul odors, animal and human fecal matter, insects and rodents, and exposure to outside elements.

Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.

Work Hours: Work hours vary. Flexible schedule, temporary, part-time position with no benefits.

Location: Travis County Exposition Center - 7311 Decker Lane Austin, TX 78724

Department:Health & Human Services

Criminal,Education, and Employment Background Checks Required.

Employment History Check Required.

This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.