Facilities Custodian: Clean, Safe Public Spaces

Abilene Zoological Gardens; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Abilene Zoological Gardens is seeking a custodian to perform custodial maintenance across public buildings, ensuring a clean, safe environment under general supervision.

Duties include sweeping, mopping, dusting, waste removal, restroom care, flooring maintenance, and light repairs, with travel between sites as needed. A Texas driver’s license is required or obtainable within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Experience in custodial work.
• Ability to read and write at a level sufficient for successful job performance.
• Texas driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, vacuum and mop floors.
• Dust and clean offices and other work areas.
• Collect and remove waste.
• Clean & restock restrooms.
• Strip and wax floors.
• Move or lift furniture, boxes, and other materials.
• Open and close the facility and secure it when not in use.
• Operate carpet extractor, machine and buffers to polish floors.
• Travel between City facilities to complete assigned work.

Skills

Custodial work

Driver's license

Equipment operation

Education

Reading and writing ability

Tools

Vacuum cleaner

Carpet machine

Buffer

Job description

The Abilene Zoological Gardens is seeking a custodian to perform custodial maintenance across public buildings, ensuring a clean, safe environment under general supervision.

Duties include sweeping, mopping, dusting, waste removal, restroom care, flooring maintenance, and light repairs, with travel between sites as needed. A Texas driver’s license is required or obtainable within 90 days.