Custodian (Part Time)

City of Melbourne, FL; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Melbourne, FL is seeking a proactive custodial worker under the Recreation Superintendent to perform a wide range of cleaning tasks and event setup.

You will sweep, mop, wash, and disinfect facilities, stock supplies, and assist with setup for scheduled events, while maintaining cleanliness and safety standards. Evening/weekend availability is often required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Florida driver’s license required; out-of-state license holders must obtain Florida license within 10 days of employment.
• Knowledge of building/office cleaning processes, supplies, and equipment.
• Ability to read and follow written/oral cleaning directions.

Responsibilities

• Sweeps, mops, polishes and vacuums.
• Washes walls, windows, woodwork, and mirrors.
• Cleans rest rooms and fixtures; checks and stocks supplies; reports repairs.
• Removes and disposes of rubbish in designated areas.
• Sets up and breaks down tables and chairs for events.
• Cleans outdoor grounds and removes rubbish.
• Answers phones when necessary.

Skills

Cleaning

Equipment operation

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Under the general supervision of Recreation Superintendent, performs a wide range of custodial tasks of routine difficulty involving the use of cleaning equipment and materials and set-up. Performs other work as required.

• Sweeps, mops, polishes and vacuums.
• Washes walls, windows, woodwork, and mirrors.
• Cleans all rest rooms and fixtures: checks and stocks supplies; ensures that all lavatory installations are working and reports those that need repair.
• Removes and disposes of all rubbish and trash in designated areas.
• Sets up and breaks down tables and chairs for scheduled events.
• Cleans outdoor grounds and removal of rubbish.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

• Answers phones when necessary.

• High School Diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Florida driver's license is required. Applicants who possess a valid out of state driver's license must obtain the Florida driver's license within 10 days of employment.

• Knowledge of building/office cleaning processes, supplies, and equipment.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to read directions as provided on cleaning supplies.
• Ability to perform routine physical custodial duties without immediate supervision.
• Ability to operate hand tools and power equipment.
• Ability to work effectively with other employees.
• Ability to work evening and weekend hours as required.
• Ability to work all days of the week and at various times as required

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to hear, speak and understand conversationin a normal tone of voice.
• Ability to see, read, and write.
• Ability to use small hand tools which require the use of hands, wrists, and fingers.
• Ability to move back and forth and sideways while in a bending, kneeling, or squatting position.
• Ability to stay in a bending, kneeling, or squatting position for periods less than 10 minutes.
• Ability to go from a standing or sitting position to a bending, kneeling, or squatting position, or vice-versa, periodically.
• Ability to walk, stand, and sit for periods longer than 30 minutes but not to exceed 8 hours consecutively.
• Ability to walk continuously for more than 5 minutes at a time throughout the working day.
• Ability to lift, carry, push and pull items which weigh up to 50 pounds over uneven terrain, up/down stairs or ladders.
• Ability to carry items for a distance which ranges from 10 feet to no more than 300 yards.
• Ability to lift and/or carry items which are considered awkward to grasp or hold on to.
• Ability to lift items (weighing no more than 50 pounds) above the head or down from over the head.
• Ability to hold items (weighing 1 to 50 pounds) for a period less than 10 minutes.
• Ability to work in undesirable conditions including dust, dirt, heat, humidity, and chemicals.