Facilities Custodian

Pecostx; Pecos (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Pecos City seeks a reliable janitor to maintain cleanliness of City Hall and associated spaces, including offices, conference rooms, restrooms, kitchen and break rooms.

Duties include sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, cleaning surfaces, restrooms, restocking supplies, collecting trash, moving lightweight boxes, and assisting with daily operations under supervision of Community Services Director.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 2 years in general housekeeping.
• Pass physical and drug test.
• Reading: English; Writing: English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Sweeps, vacuums, mops, steam clean carpet.
• Dusts surfaces, washes glass, cleans and polishes furniture and woodwork.
• Cleans, disinfects and replenishes restrooms and fixtures.
• Collects trash and disposes in outdoor receptacles.
• Sweep sidewalks and maintain outdoor area.
• Maintain and clean janitorial equipment and inventory.

Skills

Housekeeping

Cleaning

English writing

Spanish writing

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Vacuum

Steam cleaner

Mop

Trash bags

Job description

Concept

Clean City Hall to include 1st and 2nd floor offices, conference rooms, restrooms, kitchen, break rooms: The job description/summary of duties listed below is meant to serve as a guideline as to most of the duties expected to be performed by the employee functioning in this capacity. It is in no way to be considered all-inclusive, since there will, from time to time, be tasks and responsibilities assigned to maintain the daily operations of the building.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the immediate supervision of Community Services Director.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

Example of Duties

Sweeps, vacuums, mops, steam clean carpet. Dusts surfaces, washes glass surfaces, cleans, and polishes furniture and woodwork. Cleans and disinfects and replenishes restrooms and fixtures. Collects trash and disposes in outdoor receptacles. Sweep sidewalks and pick up outdoor area Maintains and cleans janitorial equipment; maintains inventory of cleaning and other supplies for area of responsibility. Moving, unloading, shelving of boxes of paper in Copier Room. (Help of moving, lifting, etc. is available upon request and should be utilized).

Completes other duties as assigned. Walking/Standing is needed to perform most jobs tasks on concrete, tile, carpet, asphalt, or grass. Most distances walked are short distances from 5 to 20 feet, but may be up to several hundred feet. Lifting/carrying boxes of garbage bags, mop bucket including water, garbage bags containing trash, up to 15 lbs.; frequent moving and distributing of computer and copier paper onto shelves, 30-50 lbs. Reaching overhead on step ladder; to clean desks, cabinets and sinks, to obtain cleaning agents from shelves. Handling of boxes of garbage bags, cleaning objects (mops, vacuums, cleaning materials); objects to be loaded, unloaded and replaced (garbage bags, paper products, soap) Bending to perform most cleaning activities. Pushing/Pulling to operate mop bucket and vacuum cleaner Twisting to perform most cleaning activities; Crouching to clean toilets Foot Controls to turn on vacuum Maintains inventory of cleaning supplies, materials and equipment and reports to Supervisor any replacement of supplies and/or materials and equipment as needed Regular attendance required

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND WORK AIDS Vacuum, broom, mop, mop bucket, steam cleaner, dust cloth, trash bags, electric blower, and other items related but not listed. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS The job risks exposure to bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, fumes and/or noxious odors, and toxic/caustic chemicals. PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED Rubber gloves, safety glasses, work gloves.

Minimum Qualifications

FORMAL EDUCATION: High School graduate or GED EXPERIENCE: 2 years in general housekeeping OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Pass physical and drug test; SKILLS READING: Able to read English i.e.: cleaning solution directions. WRITING: English/Spanish MATH: Performs basic math in measuring cleaning solutions. REASONING: Performs routine work using common sense and safety. MANAGERIAL: Organize work; prioritize tasks. INTERPERSONAL: Self-motivated, work without close supervision.

Signatures - Review:

I have reviewed this job description and understand the requirements of the job as described herein. I certify that I am physically able to perform the job functions.

Please be advised that the Town of Pecos City is a drug-free workplace. All candidates with job offer are required to complete a pre-employment drug screening, background check, physical and psychological examination.