CUSTODIAN - PART TIME / WEEKENDS

City of Fairhope; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Fairhope is seeking a part-time Custodian to keep City buildings clean and sanitary. You will operate cleaning equipment, dilute solutions, restock supplies, and assist with basic maintenance tasks under the Recreation Department.

The role requires the ability to work non-standard hours and weekends, possess a valid driver’s license, and pass a background check and drug screen. Prior custodial experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write.
• Minimum of one year of custodial/facility maintenance experience.
• Possess a current and valid driver’s license; must be insurable.
• Ability to work non-standard hours and travel to City buildings.
• Pass pre-employment background check and an initial drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial duties to keep City buildings clean and sanitized.
• Operate cleaning equipment and dilute/mix cleaning solutions as directed.
• Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and order items as needed.
• Open/close buildings and report maintenance issues to supervisor.
• Maintain activity logs and perform basic maintenance tasks.

Skills

Reading skills

Writing skills

Driver's license

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Posting number: FHP00324

Department: Recreation

Job classification: CUSTODIAN

Posting type: Open

Categories: Building Maintenance, Community Services, Environmental Services, Public Safety, Recreation, Parks and Recreation, Customer Service, Custodial

Summary

Under the supervision of the Recreation Center Manager, the employee performs custodial duties to ensure the cleanliness and sanitation of assigned City buildings and facilities. The employee operates various pieces of cleaning equipment. The employee maintains a supply inventory and prepares materials a list of materials as needed. The employee dilutes and mixes cleaning agents according to directions. Work is usually performed in accordance with well-defined procedures. This job is considered security and safety sensitive and is subject to pre-employment background check.

Part-Time/ Weekends Required

Examples of duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following list was developed through a job analysis; however, it is not exhaustive and other duties may be required and assigned. A person with a disability which is covered by the ADA must be able to perform the essential functions of the job unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Custodial Duties. The employee performs custodial duties ensuring the cleanliness of assigned City buildings and facilities.

1. Ensures the assigned facilities are properly cleaned and sanitized.
2. Cleans and disinfects restrooms.
3. Restocks paper items and cleaning supplies.
4. Sweeps, strips, mops, waxes, and buffs floors.
5. Washes and disinfects water fountains.
6. Empties and washes trash cans; replaces liners in trash cans.
7. Vacuums carpets; shampoos periodically.
8. Dusts and cleans windows.
9. Sweeps sidewalks and porches.
10. Gathers trash around the building.
11. Dusts furniture and cleans blinds and counters.
12. Replenishes and restocks bathroom consumables.
13. Cleans kitchen/break facilities.
14. Rearranges furniture as needed.
15. Cleans multi-purpose room.
16. Reports any discovered maintenance problems to supervisor.
17. Opens and closes buildings as required.
18. Inventories cleaning supplies and notes needed items; orders supplies.
19. Prepares and mixes cleaning solutions according to labeled concentrate instructions.
20. Maintains activity log and supply inventory.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Maintenance. The employee performs basic maintenance to ensure the well-kept appearance and operation of City buildings.

1. Changes light bulbs.
2. Waters plants around City buildings.
3. Performs simple plumbing procedures (i.e., clear plugged toilet) as required.
4. Touches up paint on walls.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:

1. Decorates buildings during holiday seasons.
2. Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

1. Ability to read and write.
2. Minimum of one (1) year of practical work experience in custodial and facility maintenance; or any combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates the above listed knowledge, skills, and abilities commensurate with the requirements of this job.
3. Possess a current and valid driver’s license; must be insurable.
4. Ability to work non-standard hours.
5. Ability to travel to City buildings.
6. Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and an initial drug screen.

Supplemental information

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

(* Can be acquired on the job)

1. *Knowledge of City rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
2. *Knowledge of City building locations.
3. *Knowledge of safe use of cleaning products.
4. Knowledge of cleaning equipment operation.
5. Knowledge of good housekeeping and cleaning techniques and procedures.
6. Knowledge of safety rules including accident causation and prevention.
7. Communication skills to effectively communicate internally and externally, both orally and in writing.
8. Verbal skills to effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors, and the general public.
9. Reading skills to comprehend manuals, directives, procedures, and mixing instructions.
10. Writing skills to clearly and neatly complete routine forms and records.
11. Math skills to perform basic calculations (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
12. Ability to organize and multi-task.
13. Ability to use hand tools and equipment (mop, broom, etc.).
14. Ability to use computers and office productivity software.
15. Ability to use standard office equipment.
16. Ability to handle and mix strong chemicals.
17. Ability to work independently or part of a work group.
18. Ability to understand written and verbal instructions.
19. Ability to push carts, carry trashcans, and move furniture for cleaning.
20. Ability to climb small ladders less than 10 feet tall.
21. Ability to use personal protective equipment (PPE).
22. Ability to drive.

Physical Demands

The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching or similar activities; recurring lifting moderately heavy items such as record boxes. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities such as above-average agility and dexterity.

Work Environment

The work involves moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, carts, or machines; with contagious diseases or irritant chemicals, etc. Employees may be required to use protective clothing or gear such as masks, gowns, coats, boots, goggles, gloves, or shields.