CUSTODIAN I

Amarillo; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Amarillo is seeking a part-time Custodian to perform general custodial duties at the Warford Center, including floors, restrooms, and building care to maintain cleanliness at an acceptable level. Starting pay is $15.00/hr with a 16-hour weekly schedule on Saturdays and Sundays, 8:00 a.m.

– 5:00 p.m. Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, reliable transportation, and the ability to work nights/holidays and during inclement weather.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, holidays, events, and inclement weather.
• This position is weather essential personnel.

Responsibilities

• Sweeps, mops floors, waxes and power washes floors.
• Vacuuming and dusting of furniture and walls; clean fixtures.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms; power wash locker rooms and showers.
• Empty trash and dispose of waste.
• Clean glass doors/windows; maintain desks and phones.
• Replace light bulbs; inspect safety and cleanliness.
• Set up/take down tables and chairs for events at the Warford Center.
• Respond to spills and cleanups promptly.
• Follow City policies; assist with general duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong verbal and written comms

Read and comprehend instructions

Flex scheduling ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Maid cart & cleaning supplies

Buffers & vacuums

Carpet cleaning machines

Job description

STARTING PAY $15.00/HR. JOB SCHEDULE 16 hours per week Saturday & Sunday | 8:00a-5:00p

SUMMARY

This position performs general custodial duties such as floor care, sweeping, dusting, mopping, glass cleaning, restroom cleaning, and all other building care as assigned. The primary purpose of this position is to maintain assigned areas in the Warford Center at an acceptable level of cleanliness.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sweeps, dust mops, wet mops, strips, waxes, spray buffs and power washes floors.
• Vacuums carpet, dusts furniture and walls, and cleans fixtures.
• Cleans and sanitizes restrooms.
• Power wash locker rooms and showers.
• Empties trash containers and disposes of trash.
• Cleans glass doors, windows, display cases, desk tops and telephones.
• Replaces light bulbs and cleans fixtures as needed.
• Performs snow removal at entrances and walkways adjacent to the building.
• Recognize safety hazards and concerns and take appropriate action to correct.
• Safely mixes and handles various cleaning chemicals, and is responsible for knowledge of SDS procedures.
• Assists in inspection of building for acceptable level of safety and cleanliness.
• Respond to spills/cleanups throughout the Warford Center, as needed and in a timely manner.
• Set up and take down tables and chairs for meetings, rentals, and other events at the Warford Center.
• Comply with all City policies and procedures.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Reliable transportation is required.
• This position must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule including, nights, holidays, special events, and during inclement weather.
• This position is considered weather essential personnel.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES.

Ability to operate or use a maid cart with all types of cleaning supplies, mops, brooms, dust mops, and glass cleaning equipment, buffers, vacuums, and carpet cleaning machines, powered sweeper/scrubber, and all other equipment necessary to perform assigned duties. Ability to operate and repair small to medium equipment and machinery used in performance of duties. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work long hours, split shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays and during inclement weather as required. Ability to read and comprehend written instructions.

ADA PROFILE

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is required to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently to move objects. The employee is also required to balance, crouch, feel, finger, handle, pull, push, reach, speak, stand, stoop, talk, see, and walk. Also requires the ability to make rational decisions and perform repetitive motions

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee works in a dynamic environment that requires being sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs. This position must be available to work nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, and during periods of inclement weather. This position is considered weather essential personnel.

Equal Opportunity

The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.

Career Opportunity

Start your career with the City of Amarillo today! We are committed to providing the highest quality services to our community, and we believe that starts with our team. As a city, we are dedicated to supporting our employees and providing opportunities for growth and development. Our mission is to create a safe, prosperous, and thriving community, and we know that starts with attracting and retaining the best talent. We are proud of our city and the work we do, and we are excited to welcome you to explore career opportunities with us.