Custodian (Part Time)

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

Job summary

City of Melbourne is seeking a reliable custodian/janitor to maintain cleanliness and safety across facilities. Under supervision, you will perform routine cleaning, set up event spaces, and ensure restrooms and common areas are well-maintained.

The role requires physical stamina, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and willingness to work evenings or weekends as needed. A High School Diploma or GED is preferred, with a Florida driver’s license being advantageous.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Valid Florida driver’s license required; out-of-state license must obtain Florida license within 10 days of employment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, polish, and vacuum assigned areas.
• Wash walls, windows, woodwork, and mirrors.
• Clean restrooms; stock supplies and ensure fixtures work.
• Remove rubbish; dispose of trash in designated areas.
• Set up and break down tables and chairs for events.
• Clean outdoor grounds and remove rubbish.

Skills

Cleaning procedures

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Reading instructions

Manual handling

Evening/weekend hours

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Mops/brushes

Cleaning equipment operation

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.