Custodian (Recreation & Parks)

City-of-Greenville,-Nc-1; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Greenville, NC is seeking a Custodian to maintain cleanliness of Recreation and Parks facilities, performing minor repairs, pressure washing, floor care, and general janitorial duties to ensure safe operations. This role requires a flexible schedule covering meetings, events, tournaments, inclement weather, and callbacks.

Must have a high school diploma or GED and at least six months to one year of custodial experience; valid driver's license preferred; hours 6:00 am to 2:30 pm,

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write sufficiently to complete required tasks.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and safety procedures.
• Capable of performing routine custodial tasks with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Clean floors, walls, windows, fixtures, and surfaces using standard cleaning tools.
• Operate buffing machine to renew wax finishes when needed.
• Move furniture, unload supplies, and perform minor building repairs.
• Transport materials and run errands as required.
• Respond to meetings and events by adjusting schedule.

Skills

Reading/Writing

Cooperation

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The purpose of this position is to maintain the upkeep and cleanliness of Recreation and Parks' buildings and grounds to ensure sound operations and a safe work environment. This is accomplished by completing minor repairs using basic hand tools, changing light bulbs, moving furniture and heavy boxes, general janitorial duties, pressure washing; stripping and waxing floors; and other tasks as assigned.

*Note: This position requires working a flexible schedule to cover meetings, special events, tournaments, inclement weather, and emergency callbacks.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

• Cleans floors, walls, windows, lavatory fixtures, stairs, and doors using brooms, dust mops, heavy wet mops, brushes, and sponges;
• Operates buffing machine to remove or renew wax finishes;
• Empties trash containers;
• Replaces and removes light bulbs;
• Performs manual labor relatedto building operations;
• Notifies supervisor of cleaning supplies inventory;
• Makes minor repairs;
• Moves office furniture and equipment;
• Makes deliveries and runs errands;
• Transports supplies and materials;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Ability to read and write sufficiently to complete required tasks (High school diploma or GED preferred); and
• One year of experience in custodial/building facility maintenancework.

OR

• High school diploma or GED; and
• At least six months of experience in custodial/building facility maintenancework.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• materials, methods, and practices used in cleaning and related custodial operations.
• hazards and safety methods related to custodial operations.

Ability to:

• use assigned cleaning equipment.
• climb and work safely from ladders.
• understand and follow oral and written directions.
• perform a variety of manual tasks.
• work cooperatively with City officials, other employees, and the general public.
• work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• meet the mental and physical demands of the job.

• Must currently possess a valid driver's license (Note: A valid driver's license is a current driver's license that is not revoked, suspended, or subject to limited restoration or conditional operation privileges).
• Requires working a flexible schedule to cover meetings, special events, tournaments, inclement weather, and emergency callbacks.
• Normal work hours for this position are 6:00 am – 2:30 pm, Wednesday through Sunday. Times may alter to Monday through Friday initially, and may also alter during summer months, weekend work, and covering for events.
• Requires the lifting and/or carrying of heavy objects; 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally, along with the other duties.