Custodian (Full-Time)

City of Hollywood, Florida; Florida; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Hollywood, Florida is seeking a custodian to clean and maintain City facilities and grounds. Duties include sweeping, mopping, washing, dusting, and restocking supplies per established procedures.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and at least six months of custodial experience; preferred is one year of custodial work. A valid driver’s license and clean driving history are needed, with a background check and possible medical exam.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED plus six months custodial experience.
• Background check and driving record must be acceptable.
• Candidate must be able to perform duties with accuracy and safety.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, wax, and polish floors as assigned.
• Clean restrooms and restock supplies.
• Receive supplies and assist with recycling.
• Set up furniture and equipment for events.
• Represent the City professionally with colleagues and the public.

Skills

Cleaning know-how

Equipment operation

Instruction comprehension

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Rate of Pay for Position is $19.86 Per Hour

JOB SUMMARY

Cleans all or designated portions of City facilities or grounds. Performs any combination of tasks described below, in accordance with established procedures, subject to inspection for adherence to required standards of cleanliness and compliance with instructions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sweeps, mops, waxes and polishes floors; washes walls and woodwork; dusts furniture, piping, valves, etc.
• Washes and polishes windows and metal surfaces.
• Receive supplies, assist with recycling.
• Cleans restrooms and maintains supplies.
• Empties waste cans and ashtrays.
• Performs general custodial duties on grounds, including picking up litter and sweeping walks.
• Adjusts heat and ventilating controls.
• Reports any repairs or adjustments required.
• Cleans City appliances located in the common areas.
• Set up furniture and equipment for special functions, meetings, etc.
• Must effectively and positively represent the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation.
• Must establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors and managers.
• Performs related work as required for this position description only.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required: High School Diploma or GED equivalent, plus six (6) months of custodial experience.

Preferred: One (1) year of custodial experience.

Additional education and experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid Driver’s License: With proof of automobile insurance
• Background Check: Must have an acceptable background record
• Driving Abstract: Must have an acceptable driving record

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Knowledge of cleaning materials, equipment, methods and procedures.
• Ability to use and maintain a variety of cleaning equipment.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical abilities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, hear, speak and be required to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, peripheral, and depth perception. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed primarily in an office environment that requires the employee to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

All successful applicants will be required to pass an extensive background which may include criminal history searches, driving history checks, credit report, courthouse searches, education verification, employment verification, professional license verification, or other search methods as deemed necessary for the position. In addition, the applicant will be required to undergo a medical examination, which may include a drug screening, prior to appointment.

All applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, abilities, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression (except as limited by law, Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational disqualifications).

The City of Hollywood is an Equal Opportunity / Equal Access Employer.