Full Time Custodian (Day Shift with Weekend Rotation)

Fargo Park District; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fargo Park District is seeking a Sports Center Custodian to keep the Sports Center clean and welcoming, with focus on lobbies, corridors, mezzanines and restrooms. Flexible shifts include mornings, rotating weekends, and occasional evenings.

You will perform daily inspections, cleaning, trash removal, restroom sanitizing, dusting, floor care, carpet shampooing, equipment maintenance, and assist with inventory. Supervisory duties include overseeing part-time staff on evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One or more years of cleaning experience preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily building walk-through inspections to determine the state of cleanliness in key common areas.
• Clean, sanitize and maintain restrooms and facilities.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum floors; dust furniture, walls and equipment.
• Manage inventory of cleaning supplies and assist with equipment upkeep.
• Shampoo or steam-clean carpets and rugs as needed.
• Oversee part-time staff on evenings and weekend shifts.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Floor scrubbers

Cleaning solutions

Job description

Description

The Sports Center Custodian will work directly to ensure the Sports Center’s state of cleanliness and appearance is always at its highest level throughout the entire building while paying special attention to all public areas such as lobbies, corridors, mezzanines, and all public restrooms.

We are looking for adaptable team members who thrive in a dynamic environment, with availability to work flexible shifts across mornings, rotating weekends and occasional evening shifts to support team coverage.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Evaluation of this position is based primarily on performance of the following essential functions, which include,

but are not limited to:

• Daily building walk-through inspections to determine the state of cleanliness throughout the buildings key common areas.
• Perform general facility upkeep and cleaning daily to provide a safe and clean environment.
• Keeps building and property in clean and orderly condition.
• Performs heavy cleaning duties.
• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, or vacuums floors.
• Gathers and empties trash and recycling containers.
• Cleans, sanitizes, and supplies restroom facilities to include toilettes, sinks, counters and mirrors.
• Dusts furniture, walls, and equipment.
• Cleans windows, mirrors, and partitions with soap and other cleansers.
• Mixes cleaning solutions and chemicals in containers in preparation for cleaning, according to instructions.
• Follows procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power machinery to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
• Cleans and polishes fixtures and furniture.
• Shampoos or steam-cleans carpets and rugs.
• Cleans and polishes furniture and fixtures.
• Manages inventory of cleaning supplies.
• Drives scrubbers, power sweepers and extractors carefully and efficiently to keep all floors clean and free from any debris.
• Notifies managers regarding the need for repairs or additions to building operating systems.
• Washes, dries and sorts all cleaning rags, mop heads and dust mops.
• Maintains and cleans all powered and manual cleaning equipment on a daily basis to ensure equipment is in top shape at all times.
• Oversee part-time staff on evening and weekend shifts.
• Performing related duties as assigned or apparent.

Requirements

• Works well independently and has strong time management skills possess strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of standard cleaning methods and procedures
• Ability to stand, walk, and bend for many hours
• Ability to perform repetitive motion for long periods of time
• Experience with using cleaning equipment, including vacuum cleaners, floor scrubbers, and cleaning solutions
• Background in handling, mixing, and using cleaning chemicals
• Knowledge of occupational hazards safety rules
• Communication skills
• Ability to lift heavy objects

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Accepted education and experience are as follows:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One + years of cleaning experience preferred.

CREDENTIALS/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a valid driver’s license