Part-Time Recreation Custodian

City of Burlington NC; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Burlington NC is seeking a Custodian to perform routine general labor and custodial duties across City facilities. You will dust, mop, vacuum, empty trash, and assist with minor maintenance to keep spaces clean, safe, and welcoming for residents.

This role requires reliability, ability to follow instructions, and good communication with staff and the public. Work involves indoor and outdoor facilities, exposure to dust and cleaning chemicals, and the use of floor care equipment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and some custodial or maintenance experience.
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license.
• Ability to perform physical tasks and operate cleaning equipment.

Responsibilities

• Opens and secures facilities; sets or resets security alarms.
• Dusts, mops, vacuums, sweeps, cleans restrooms, and handles waste.
• Maintains floors with buffers, scrubbers, and wax applicators.
• Performs minor maintenance like changing bulbs and filters.
• Reports safety issues to supervisor.
• Assists with event setup and other duties as needed.

Skills

Building Cleaning Knowledge

Facility Awareness

Minor Repair Skills

Floor Care Equipment

Manual Labor & Cleaning

Instruction & Reporting

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

About us:

Burlington Recreation and Parks provide a diverse range of programs that enhances the well-being of our residents. Besides just being fun, Burlington's parks, programs and services provide opportunities to improve physical and mental health, develop our youth, focus on the environment and make a positive impact on our city.

What you will do:

This position involves performing routine general labor and custodial duties to maintain clean, safe, and attractive facilities for City residents. Responsibilities include dusting, mopping, vacuuming, sweeping, cleaning restrooms, and emptying garbage in assigned City facilities and grounds. The role also includes minor maintenance tasks such as replacing light bulbs and air filters. The employee exercises independent judgment and action, particularly when operating motor vehicles to travel between facilities and complete assigned tasks.

• Facility Security & Access:Opens and secures facility doors, sets or resets security alarms, and locks buildings after business hours to ensure safety.
• Cleaning & Floor Care:Responsible for dusting, mopping, vacuuming, sweeping, waxing, and buffing floors, both indoor and outdoor, across City facilities to maintain cleanliness.
• Waste Management & Restroom Care:Empties garbage cans, cleans windows, doors, glass fixtures, and restrooms (toilets, sinks, floors, walls), restocks supplies such as toilet tissue, hand towels, and air fresheners to maintain hygiene standards.
• Maintenance Reporting:Documents and reports safety issues or other facility maintenance needs to a supervisor for timely attention.
• Power Equipment & Tool Usage:Uses and maintains assigned power equipment and hand tools (e.g., buffers, auto scrubbers, high-pressure washers) for cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, and furniture.
• Event Setup & Support:Assembles and disassembles tables, chairs, and other event equipment; provides staff support during special events by collecting garbage, delivering food to concession stands, and assisting with various tasks.
• Routine Maintenance Tasks:Performs routine maintenance tasks, such as changing filters, replacing bulbs, and managing other building operating systems to ensure functionality.
• Additional Duties:Performs other related duties as required to support facility operations and event coordination.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Building Cleaning Knowledge:Practical understanding of cleaning practices, supplies, and equipment, with a focus on their economical and efficient use.
• Facility Awareness:Familiarity with building locations and the purpose of each facility.
• Minor Repair Skills:Capable of performing minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical repairs to maintain facility functionality.
• Floor Care Equipment Proficiency:Skilled in operating specialized equipment such as high-speed buffers, stripping machines, and floor wax applicators.
• Manual Labor & Cleaning Expertise:Competent in performing manual labor tasks like mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, and other cleaning tasks to ensure cleanliness and upkeep of buildings.
• Instruction & Reporting:Ability to follow supervisor instructions accurately and report any maintenance needs or concerns in a timely manner.
• Interpersonal Skills:Strong ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with employees, other department staff, and the general public.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School or GED equivalency and some work experience in building custodial and/or preventative maintenance work, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid North Carolina Driver's License

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Work in this class is described as medium and frequently requires physical exertion to complete tasks and move objects.
• Work typically involves the ability to physically perform the basic life operational balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, grasping, and repetitive motions.
• This employee must have the visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned.
• An employee is subject to hazards, including a variety of moving mechanical equipment, electrical current, and exposure to fumes, odors, and dusts, chemicals and noise.
• The employee is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions.

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Inclement Weather Status:

Essential