Part Time Custodian

City of Concord; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Concord is seeking a dedicated cleaning professional to maintain clean and safe environments across City buildings. This role requires standing, walking, lifting, and following safety protocols, with fingerprint clearance as a condition of employment.

You will perform floor care, restroom sanitation, window washing, dusting, and kitchen cleaning while using proper solutions and protective equipment. Applicants should meet the basic knowledge requirements and drive as needed.

Qualifications

• Cleaning methods and procedures.
• Basic cleaning solutions and chemicals knowledge.
• Ability to prioritize work.
• Understanding of cleaning equipment and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintains walking surfaces by sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, buffing, burnishing, stripping, and waxing; maintains equipment used for cleaning floors.
• Ensures cleanliness of restrooms by disinfecting, filling soap and towel dispensers, emptying trash receptacles.
• Performs window-washing duties using ladders or step stools, cloths, squeegees to clean interior and exterior windows.
• Dusts furniture, walls, windowsills, and other woodwork.

Skills

Cleaning methods

Prioritizing work

Basic cleaning solutions

Cleaning equipment

Tools

Floor cleaning equipment

Window cleaning tools

Job description

The purpose of this position is to provide a clean and safe environment in a variety of buildings throughout the City.

Please Note: An offer of employment is contingent upon successful clearance of a fingerprint screening. If the incumbent fails to obtain clearance through the fingerprint screening, they will not be able to access all necessary City buildings and therefore, may be subject to termination.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains walking surfaces by sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, buffing, burnishing, stripping, and waxing; maintains equipment used for cleaning floors
• Ensures cleanliness of restrooms by disinfecting, filling soap and towel dispensers, emptying trash receptacles, and cleaning stall walls, doors, and showers
• Performs window-washing duties by utilizing a ladder or step stool, cloths, windows mops, and squeegees to clean inside and outside windows
• Dusts furniture, walls, windowsills, and other woodwork
• Cleans kitchen using proper cleaning solutions and personal protection

Supplemental Functions:

• Performs other similar duties as required

Job Specifications and Qualifications:

Knowledge:

• Cleaning methods and procedures
• Basic cleaning solutions and chemicals
• Prioritizing work
• Cleaning equipment and preventative maintenance

Preferred Licensing and Certifications:

• Valid North Carolina Driver’s License Preferred

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must meet the City criteria for an acceptable driving record.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Positions in this class require: standing, walking, lifting, carrying, sitting, reaching, kneeling, pushing/pulling, climbing, vision, foot controls, balancing, bending, crouching, hearing, twisting, talking

• Medium Work: Exerting 20 - 50 pounds occasionally, 10-25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 pounds constantly.

• Incumbents may be subjected to extreme temperature, wetness and/or humidity, physical hazards.