Custodian II

City Of St Augustine; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

City Of St Augustine is seeking a Custodian II to perform routine custodial tasks across city buildings. You will sweep, mop, vacuum, sanitize restrooms, and maintain cleaning supplies while following standard procedures under supervision.

The role requires the ability to work weekends/evenings/holidays, lift up to 50 pounds, and sometimes direct other staff. A high school diploma and one year of custodial experience are preferred, along with a valid Florida driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• One year of custodial experience.
• Familiarity with building repair and maintenance preferred.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Performs general custodial tasks, including sweeping, vacuuming, mopping and scrubbing floors; waxing and polishing floors and furniture; dusting; cleaning and replacing lavatory supplies; disposing of waste and washing windows.
• Cleans and maintains restrooms and ensures lavatory supplies are available.
• Maintains inventory of janitorial and lavatory supplies; distributes and checks usage; assists with delivering supplies.
• Assists new custodial workers in understanding required standards and duties.
• Informs Supervisor or Foreman of graffiti, damage, vandalism, clogged toilets, or other issues.
• Maintains security, locks/unlocks doors and arms/disarms alarm systems where applicable.
• Performs routine maintenance of equipment and building systems as needed.
• Subject to overtime work and responds to job-related emergencies.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Posting number: 202600065

Department: General Services

Division: Property Services

Job classification: Custodian II

Posting type: Open

Categories: Custodial

Summary

Routine but varied manual work involving the custodial care of buildings and premises located throughout the City. May direct other custodial workers in the care of buildings and premises. Responsible for maintaining an assigned area in a clean and orderly condition in accordance with required standards. Assigned area and hours subject to change. Duties include routine cleaning and custodial work on buildings. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Supervisor and/or Foreman, Property Services and reviewed through observation of results achieved.

Weekends, evenings, and holiday work is required.

Examples of duties

• Performs general custodial tasks, including but not limited to, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping and scrubbing of floors; waxing and polishing floors and furniture; dusting furniture; cleaning and replacing lavatory supplies; disposing of waste paper; empty trash containers; washing windows; sweeping and cleaning walks.
• Cleans and maintains restrooms. Assures the availability of lavatory supplies.
• Maintains inventory of janitorial and lavatory supplies, distributes and checks the use of supplies. Assist with picking up and delivering supplies as requested.
• Assists new custodial workers in understanding required standards and performing their duties.
• Informs Supervisor or Foreman of graffiti, property damage, vandalism, clogged toilets, urinals, or sinks, sticking flush valves or faucets, damaged dispensers, etc.
• Maintains security, locks and unlocks doors, gates, etc. and arms and disarms alarm systems where applicable.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance of equipment within the Division, which may include, but not limited to, replacing vacuum bags and filters, and replacing pads on floor cleaning machines.
• Performs routine building maintenance, including but not limited to, replacing light bulbs, ceiling tiles, & A/C filters. Cleans light diffusers, A/C vents, elevators, tile walls, partitions, etc.
• Inspects grounds, walkways, hedges, and other common and public areas for liter (cans, bottles, trash, cigarette butt, etc.)
• Accurately completes necessary time sheets, reports, and checklists as required.
• Exercises high standards of public relations. Maintains an excellent attitude toward visitors, management and other employees. Advises and assists visitors, tour guides and co-workers as required.
• Assists with the setup for meetings and/or events. Moves furniture to enable cleaning, and as otherwise directed.
• Subject to overtime work and responds to job-related emergencies as needed.
• Performs related work as required.

Qualifications

High school diploma required. One (1) year of experience in custodial work. Familiarity with a variety of building repair and maintenance functions preferred. Ability to follow oral and written instructions and procedures.

Driver's License Requirement: Valid Florida Driver's License Classification E.

Supplemental information

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly required to communicate and exchange information with others. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing, kneeling, and crouching throughout the day. The employee must routinely lift or move items up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift or move items up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.