Facility Services Attendant

City-of-Deer-Park; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Deer Park is seeking a custodian to perform a variety of skilled and unskilled tasks in the care and maintenance of city buildings. Under close supervision, you will contribute to cleaning, minor repairs, and upkeep of facilities to ensure safe, clean spaces for the public.

Responsibilities include lighting maintenance, restroom sanitation, floor care, waste removal, equipment inspection, record keeping, and adherence to safety practices.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies used in building and grounds maintenance; some knowledge of first aid and safety precautions
• Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment
• Ability to work independently, lift heavy objects, walk and stand long hours, communicate orally and in writing, follow instructions, and establish effective working relationships

Responsibilities

• Changes light bulbs and fluorescent tubes.
• Cleans and sanitizes restrooms and replenishes supplies; cleans spills; cleans drinking fountains, mirrors, tables, walls, fixtures, blinds, light fixtures.
• Sweeps, vacuums, mops, dusts, shampoos, steam cleans, strips, waxes, polishes, and buffs floors, carpets and furniture.
• Cleans windows, walls, metal and woodwork.
• Picks up litter around buildings and grounds.
• Opens and closes facilities, locks and unlocks as needed.
• Keeps records of work completed.
• Maintains current skills and knowledge in proper and safe building maintenance techniques.

Job description

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Performs a variety of skilled and unskilled tasks in the custodian care and maintenance of city buildings.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the close supervision of the Facility Services Supervisor and Facility Services Crew Leader.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None generally. May supervise temporary employees or community service workers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Changes light bulbs and fluorescent tubes.
• Sweeps, vacuums, mops, dusts, shampoos, steam cleans, strips, waxes, polishes, and buffs floors, carpets and furniture, etc.
• Dumps ash cans and garbage and relines cans with liners.
• Cleans and sanitizes restrooms and replenishes supplies; cleans spills; cleans drinking fountains, mirrors, tables, walls, fixtures, blinds, light fixtures, etc.
• Washes windows, walls, metal and woodwork.
• Cleans rain gutters; sweeps roofs and sidewalks.
• Picks up litter from around buildings and grounds.
• Performs minor semi-skilled interior building maintenance and repairs such as painting, floor covering, plumbing, carpentry, mechanical and other unskilled and semi-skilled trades work.
• Inspects and maintains assigned custodial equipment and small tools for proper operating condition.
• Opens and closes, locks and unlocks facilities as needed.
• Keeps records of work completed.
• Maintains current skills and knowledge in the proper and safe techniques of building maintenance.

NONESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• May serve on various employee committees, as required and assigned.
• Moves and sets up furniture, pictures, etc. as needed and assigned.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Any combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge and experience to perform the work.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• (A) Working knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies used in building and grounds maintenance; working knowledge of equipment and supplies used to do minor repairs; some knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions;
• (B) Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment.
• (C) Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule; ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time; ability to communicate orally and in writing; ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely; ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions; ability to establish effective working relationships.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:

• Floor buffers, steam cleaners, carpet cleaners, washers, vacuum, mops, broom and dusting equipment.