Custodian - Part Time

City of Abilene, Texas; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Abilene, Texas, seeks a motivated individual for a part-time position in housekeeping and operations. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness in public buildings, handling light maintenance, and ensuring a safe environment. Ideal candidates will have prior custodial experience and the ability to work independently while adhering to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Experience in custodial work is preferred.
• Formal or informal education ensuring reading and writing ability.
• Ability to travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, vacuum, and mop floors.
• Clean and restock restrooms.
• Collect and remove waste.

Skills

Knowledge of tools and chemicals

Ability to communicate clearly

Ability to maintain a work schedule

Education

Formal education ensuring reading and writing ability

Experience in custodial work (preferred)

Tools

Custodial equipment (vacuum cleaner, carpet machine)

Job description

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General Description

Under general and limited supervision, perform a wide variety of custodial maintenance duties to provide a clean, orderly and safe environment in public buildings. Performs cleaning, housekeeping, and light maintenance of assigned space.

General Description

Under general and limited supervision, perform a wide variety of custodial maintenance duties to provide a clean, orderly and safe environment in public buildings. Performs cleaning, housekeeping, and light maintenance of assigned space.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

This position exercises no supervision over other employees.

Important And Essential Duties

Sweep, vacuum and mop floors.

Dust and clean offices and other work areas.

Collect and remove waste.

Clean & restock restrooms.

Strip and wax floors.

Move or lift furniture, boxes, and other materials.

Open and close the facility for use and secure the facility for closing.

Operate carpet extractor machine and buffers to polish floors.

Operate a City vehicle or personal vehicle to travel between City facilities in order to complete assigned work.

Other Job Related Duties

Perform other job related duties and responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge of

Tools, chemicals, materials, methods, and best practices used in custodial operations.

Occupational hazards and safety precautions of custodial operations.

Proper use and care of a variety of tools, materials, and equipment common to custodial operations.

Skill to

Operate a variety of custodial equipment including vacuum cleaner, carpet machine, and buffer.

Ability to

Maintain a schedule of cleaning and work with a minimum of supervision.

Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.

Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values - Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.

Perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division's mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect..

Experience and Training Guidelines

Experience

Any combination equivalent to experience and training to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying. Knowledge, skills, and abilities may be obtained through:

Education/Training

Experience in custodial work is preferred.

Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance is required.

License or Certificate

A current valid Texas driver's license, the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment, or a military waiver is required.

Special Requirements

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment

Exposure to noise, outdoors, vibration, and confining work spaces.

Exposure to chemicals and mechanical and electrical hazards.

Ability to travel to different sites.

With or without accommodation, the "X" indicates the overall strength demand of the position during a typical workday:

___ Sedentary - lifting of no more than 10 pounds

___ Light - lifting no more than 20 pounds; carrying up to 10 pounds

X Medium - lifting no more than 50 pounds; carrying up to 25 pounds

___ Heavy - lifting no more than 100 pounds; carrying up to 50 pounds

___ Very Heavy - team lifting over 100 pounds; carrying more than 50 pounds

Physical Demand Codes: The following describes whether or not the position is expected to exert the physical demands listed during a typical workday as well as the overall frequency of the task:

Codes for how often

N = No

E = Extensive (100 - 70% of the time)

M = Moderate (60 - 30% of the time)

I = Infrequent (20 - 10% of the time)

A = Almost Never (<10% of the time)

Code / Task

E Standing

I Sitting

E Walking

M Lifting

M Carrying

M Pushing/Pulling

I Overhead Work

I Fine Dexterity

M Kneeling

M Crouching

I Crawling

M Bending

M Twisting

I Climbing

M Balancing

M Vision

M Hearing

M Talking

___ Other: _____________________

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Restaurants

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