Facilities/Park Worker, Part Time - Custodial Services

Village of Wellington; Wellington (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Village of Wellington is seeking applicants for entry-level Custodial Services work in the Grounds and Facilities team. You will perform a variety of maintenance tasks, assist with cleaning, and support events and programs under general supervision.

Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and the willingness to obtain FEMA certifications within 12 months. A valid Florida driver’s license is required to operate village vehicles.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of cleaning equipment operation.
• Ability to communicate verbally with residents, coworkers, and vendors.
• Ability to follow safety guidelines and work with others.
• Ability to understand and respond in English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance duties such as custodial maintenance and building upkeep.
• Assists with routine facility cleaning including restrooms and common areas.
• Sets up and breaks down rooms and equipment for programs and events.
• Performs basic inspections and reports damages or safety issues to supervisors.
• Operates light to medium equipment like mowers and leaf blowers safely.
• Supports staff during events and facility operations.

Skills

Cleaning equipment usage

Communication with residents

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Become part of our Great Hometown and Join the Village of Wellington's Custodial Services Department The Village of Wellington is a "Great Hometown" that strives to provide high-quality services that create economic, environmental, and social sustainability. Our Wellington vision balances a unique hometown, family atmosphere with an attractive natural environment and recreational, cultural, and educational activities and facilities for all ages. The Village of Wellington is a family-oriented community located in Western Palm Beach County and is a great place to live, work, and play.

Job Summary

Performs entry-level work in labor-intensive tasks associated to grounds, service, building, custodial, maintenance, construction, irrigation systems, parks, and similar areas. The position is responsible for carrying out assigned duties and may be asked to perform lesser skilled tasks/projects individually or as part of a team depending on the nature of the assigned project or work order. Work is performed under general supervision with limited latitude. Position exercises some judgment in accordance with well-defined policies, procedures, and techniques.

Essential Functions

The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

• Performs a variety of maintenance duties according to the area of assignment, e.g., custodial maintenance, building maintenance, equipment repair; athletic fields/courts maintenance; repair and installation of a variety of mechanical irrigation and electronic system components; roads and sidewalk repair and maintenance; surface water infrastructure maintenance; building and facility repair and maintenance, as related to area of assignment.
• Performs general grounds maintenance, including litter removal, debris cleanup, sweeping, and basic landscaping tasks.
• Assists with routine facility cleaning, including restrooms, common areas, meeting rooms, and outdoor structures.
• Sets up and breaks down rooms, equipment, tables, and chairs for programs, rentals, meetings, and special events.
• Conducts basic inspections of parks and facilities; report damages, safety issues, or needed repairs to supervisors.
• Performs minor maintenance tasks such as replacing light bulbs, tightening fixtures, and simple repairs as assigned.
• Supports staff during events, recreational programs, and facility operations.
• Operate small equipment and tools safely (e.g., leaf blowers, hand tools, custodial equipment).
• Operates a variety of light to medium equipment, e.g., mowers, edgers, weed-eaters, backhoes, chippers, chainsaws, and blowers.
• Loads and unloads materials from distribution vehicles; moves and relocates equipment for special activities.
• Maintains work records regarding observations and solutions, e.g., malfunctioning equipment, materials used, and vendor supply acquisitions.
• Refers to a variety of documentation and materials for instruction and in troubleshooting systems, e.g., plans, schematics, and installation/repair manuals.
• Works independently or as part of a team project effort, depending on area of assignment.
• Ensures adherence to safety and accident prevention standards and regulatory guidelines.
• Assists with setting up/break down of special events; moves and relocates equipment for special activities.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED required; supplemented by one (1) year or more experience demonstrating basic skills in the use of a variety of hand tools and maintenance equipment or in the installation and repair of irrigation systems; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training and/or experience.

Certifications And Licenses

• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Driver’s License and the ability to drive Village-owned vehicle per established policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• FEMA Certifications (or ability to obtain within 12 months of employment or transfer).

Regular attendance at work on-site is essential to maintain the necessary teamwork, personal interaction, and supervision that this position requires. Responds to emergency call-ins for hurricanes or other critical events.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Basic knowledge of cleaning equipment operation
• Basic knowledge of cleaning chemicals and hazards
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing outstanding customer service
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbally) with residents, coworkers, supervisors, administration, and vendors
• Ability to communicate during emergency situations effectively, promptly, and accurately or to avoid hazards
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Ability to clearly communicate and understand information in English, both orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those interacted with during work regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, political affiliation, military service, or diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds

Physical Requirements

Depending on functional area of assignment, tasks involve the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work and may require occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of heavy objects or materials (up to 80 pounds). Tasks that require moving objects of significant weight require the assistance of another person and/or use of proper techniques and moving equipment. May require periodic lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of heavier objects.

Environmental Requirements

Tasks are regularly performed outside with potential for exposure to adverse conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, fumes and/or poor ventilation, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature and noise extremes, machinery and/or moving vehicles, vibrations, electric currents, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, gases or chemicals, oils and other cutting fluids, violence and/or disease, or pathogenic substances.

Sensory Requirements

Tasks require sound and visual perception and discrimination. Tasks require oral communications ability. Must have manual dexterity and be able to perform repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, or fingers. Must be able to perceive color and depth. Tasks involve prolonged eye use and/or fine visual ability; computer work, reading text, visual inspections, or measurement devices. Must be able to follow visual cues or signals.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Village of Wellington and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

The Village of Wellington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with United States Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines and the Americans with Disabilities Act, this organization provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.