Custodian (Part-Time)

Nome Alaska; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Nome Alaska seeks an industrious janitorial worker to keep the city facilities clean and orderly under supervision. You will perform routine cleaning, light maintenance of buildings and grounds, and assist with setup for events as needed.

Responsibilities include operating janitorial equipment, delivering supplies by vehicle when required, and maintaining inventory records. A valid Alaska license and prior janitorial or related work experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience operating vehicles or equipment is preferred.
• Valid Alaska driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Sweeps, dusts, mops, strips, waxes and buffs floors; vacuums and shampoos carpeting.
• May set up, arrange and take-down tables, chairs, platforms, portable fixtures and furniture.
• Rakes and picks up trash from grounds.
• Contributes to building security by closing and locking windows and doors.
• Cleans and sanitizes restrooms, including bowls, sinks, floors and walls; keeps bathrooms stocked.
• Maintains written reports of cleaning schedules, equipment maintenance and supplies inventory.

Skills

Light construction, warehousing or jan

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two or more years of experience operating vehicles or equipment

Valid Alaska driver's license

Job description

Summary

Under immediate supervision and with detailed guidelines, is responsible for keeping office building in clean and orderly condition and minor maintenance of buildings and adjacent grounds by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Sweeps, dusts, mops, strips, waxes and buffs floors; washes walks, doors, walls, fixtures and furniture; vacuums and shampoos carpeting.
• May be required to set-up, arrange and take-down tables, chairs, platforms, portable fixtures and furniture.
• Rakes and picks up trash from grounds.
• Contributes to building security by closing and locking windows and doors.
• Cleans and sanitizes restrooms, including bowls, sinks, floors and walls; keeps bathrooms stocked by replacing tissue, paper towels and soap in dispensers.
• Cleans windows; cleans kitchen areas and water fountains.
• Maintains and makes minor adjustments to janitorial equipment according to manufacturer's recommendations.
• Maintains written reports of cleaning schedules, equipment maintenance and supplies inventory.
• May do incidental driving of passenger vehicles and light trucks to deliver supplies and equipment; loads and unloads trucks.
• Empties trash and garbage containers.
• Notifies management concerning need for major repairs or additions to lighting, heating, and ventilating equipment.
• Clean and sweep outside walkways; picks up debris
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards. Performs other related duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Skills, Abilities, Qualification Requirements

• At least one year of experience in light construction, warehousing, delivery, janitorial work, or equipment operation is

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two or more years of experience in operating vehicles or equipment.
• Valid Alaska driver’s license.

Specific Skills and Abilities to the Job

• Ability to function with some independence while taking instruction, serve as the laborer for the staff in public works.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Public Relations

• Public relations shall be an integral part of each employee's job. Employees shall be courteous, helpful and conduct themselves in a manner which is appropriate for an employee and public service.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee will be required to work after hours, coordinating with the different department heads to minimize the intrusion of cleaning. The employee's schedule is determined by the City Manager or the designee of the City Manager. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud.