Custodian (PM Shift)

Travis County; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Travis County's Facilities Management Department is hiring an entry-level custodian to perform basic cleaning of bathrooms and office areas across county facilities, with potential work in secure locations.

You will operate buffers, vacuums and carpet cleaning machines, meet safety and CJIS background checks, and join a team with paid leave, health/dental insurance, retirement benefits, and opportunities to grow.

Qualifications

• One year custodial or manual labor experience.
• Must pass CJIS background check and security clearance.
• Employment History Check required.

Responsibilities

• Performs general cleaning of bathrooms and office areas across facilities.
• Operates cleaning equipment such as buffers, strippers, waxers, vacuums, and carpet cleaners.
• Maintains safety practices and follows instructions to meet job requirements.

Skills

Custodial work

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

One year custodial or manual labor experience

Tools

Buffers

Waxers

Vacuum

Carpet cleaners

Job description

Are you looking for career opportunities that provide top-notch benefits including paid vacation & sick leave, outstanding health & dental insurance, a free health clinic for you & your dependents, a generous retirement plan, and much more?

Travis County's Facilities Management Department has great jobs that serve dozens of facilities across the county. We offer stable career options with training and tuition reimbursement available to get you to the next level in your career.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This is the first in a series of three custodial-related job classifications within the Maintenance job family. This classification is the beginning level custodial function responsible for basic cleaning of bathrooms and office areas and is distinguished from the Custodian Lead which functions as a working lead over other custodial positions. This classification may require work in secure facilities. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.

• Performs general cleaning, sweeps, mops, dusts, scrubs, vacuums, empties waste baskets and recycling containers. Cleans walls, windows, light fixtures and air supply/return registers.
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms, including fixtures, mirrors, equipment, windows, floors and walls. Replenishes restroom supplies, unstops sinks and toilets.
• Operates buffer, stripper, waxer, vacuum, and carpet cleaning machines.
• Secures and locks buildings. Turns out lights in areas completed.
• May replace light bulbs and other similar replaceable items.
• May move office furniture and other items, as required.
• May assist groundskeeper in yard work.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

One (1) year of custodial or manual labor experience;

OR,

Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

• Must pass a criminal background check for CJIS clearance.
• Must maintain CJIS security clearance.
• Employment History Check Required.
• Applicants are required to successfully pass the background investigation, including fingerprint clearance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Policies, practices, procedures and methods of janitorial/custodial functions.
• Applicable safety practices and regulations.
• Cleaning equipment, products, techniques, and standards.

Skill in:

• Cleaning windows, dusting furniture, and unstopping toilets.
• Operating cleaning equipment, such as buffers, strippers, waxers, vacuums, and carpet cleaning machines.
• Both verbal and written communication.

Ability to:

• Understand and follow instructions and communicate effectively to perform the job functions, as required.
• Safely and correctly operate cleaning equipment.
• Work independently and efficiently.
• Manage time well and meet timelines.
• Communicate effectively.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees and officials, and the general public.

Physical requirements include the ability to lift up to 50 pounds/carry up to 25 pounds, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, repetitive motion, reaching, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, balancing, client/customer contact, squatting to perform the essential functions. Subject to contact with hazardous waste, foul odors, animal and human fecal matter, insects and rodents, and exposure to outside elements.

Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM. This job classification may require you to work some holiday and weekend shifts. Night Shift Differential Pay of $1.50.

Location:Various Travis County Facilities

Department:Facilities Management

Criminal, Driving, Education, and Employment Background Checks Required.

For updates or questions on this position, contact: [e-mail].

This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.