Park Custodian

City-of-Dania-Beac; Florida; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Dania Beach is seeking a Park Custodian to perform janitorial and semi-skilled maintenance for City buildings and facilities. You will monitor facilities, assist with programs, manage equipment and registrations, and ensure safety standards are followed.

Required are a High School Diploma or GED and a valid driver's license; preferred is one year of cleaning experience and knowledge of cleaning chemicals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Possess a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• One year of experience in routine cleaning in multi-use facilities.
• Basic knowledge of cleaning chemicals and safe handling practices.
• Must be able to work the schedule M-F 7am to 12:00 pm.

Responsibilities

• Monitors recreation facility and activities during assigned hours.
• Assist in planning, promoting and administering recreational programs while keeping order.
• Issue equipment and manage its care and return.
• Maintain custodial maintenance and care for facilities and equipment.
• Open and close facilities according to events and schedules.
• Handle registrations and monies; maintain related records.
• Perform data entry for program participants and schedules.
• Support staffing initiatives to ensure programs run on time.
• Ensure safety policies and procedures are followed.
• Perform routine clerical tasks using standard office systems.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Cleaning chemicals knowledge

Schedule availability

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Join the Dania Beach Team and Make a Difference!

Are you ready to contribute to a thriving community in one of South Florida's most dynamic cities? Dania Beach, Broward County's first city, is undergoing a renaissance, and we're looking for motivated and passionate individuals to join our team. Discover the unique charm and pioneering spirit that defines our City.

Grow Your Career with Us at Dania Beach!

The City of Dania Beach is committed to developing our team members. We offer a range of opportunities to help you grow professionally, including numerous in-house training programs and tuition reimbursement for full-time employees after completing probation. We aim to work closely with you to enhance your skills and advance your career, ensuring you have the support and resources needed to succeed and thrive within our dynamic organization. Grow with us and become a part of our vibrant community!

Position Summary

The City of Dania Beach is committed to employing a talented and diverse workforce. We are currently seeking a Park Custodian. The candidate will perform janitorial and semi-skilled duties in the maintenance of City-owned and operated buildings and/or facilities. Team Members in this classification are responsible for custodial maintenance and care of a single building complex or a variety of geographically separated buildings and facilities, with hours subject to variation depending on area of assignment. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to the growth and development of the City of Dania Beach,

• Monitors a recreation facility and activities during assigned hours.
• Assist in planning, organizing, promoting and administering diversified recreational and social activities and programs, in assigned areas, while maintaining order and discipline.
• Issues equipment to participants and is responsible for care and return.
• Maintains involvement in various phases of a variety of municipal recreation activities including environmental education, social, athletic, arts, special events and other recreational programs and services.
• Prepares reports and maintains simple records.
• Opens and closes the recreational programming facilities according to established events and program schedules.
• Collects registrations and monies from participants registering for programs or attending programs; maintains appropriate records regarding registrations and monies received.
• Checks in registered participants and guests to the facility; performs data entry tasks in entering registered and new participants in scheduled programs.
• Assists in supporting appropriate staffing initiatives; assists where needed to ensure programs are conducted in accordance with established time frames.
• Monitors participants’ actions and activities to ensure adherence to standard and established safety policies, procedures, guidelines, and operating requirements.
• Performs routine custodial and maintenance work about the area in maintaining clean and safe facilities and in care and maintenance of equipment; may include parking meter maintenance.
• Responds to inquiries regarding program specifics from various entities, e.g., parents, program participants, children, program staff and the public.
• Assists and attends meetings.
• Assists with establishing and organizing departmental programs, schedules and filing systems.
• Performs routine clerical tasks requiring use of standard automated office systems, e.g., computers, telephones, facsimile machines, photocopiers, calculators, adding machines.

• Performs related duties as directed when such duties are a logical and appropriate assignment to the position.

What's required: (Minimum Requirements)

• High School Diploma or GED
• Possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record and must maintain it throughout employment without any restrictions affecting job requirements. If the driver's license is out of state, you must be able to obtain a Florida driver's license within thirty (30) days of the hire date.

What's preferred: (Desired Requirements)

• One (1) year experience of performing routine cleaning and maintenance in multi-use facilities (e.g., office buildings, parks or similar environments)
• Basic knowledge of cleaning chemicals and safe handling practices
• Must be able to work the required schedule which is M-F 7am to 12:00 pm