Part-Time Recreation Custodian

City of Burlington, NC; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Burlington, NC is seeking a dedicated custodial assistant to maintain clean, safe, and attractive city facilities. You will perform routine cleaning, light maintenance, and secure buildings after hours.

Responsibilities include floor care, restroom upkeep, reporting safety concerns, and assisting with events. Must be capable of operating cleaning equipment and driving to multiple sites when required.

Qualifications

• High School or GED equivalency as required; some related work experience preferred.
• Experience with custodial and preventive maintenance tasks is desired.
• Ability to follow supervisor instructions and report needs promptly.

Responsibilities

• Open and secure facility doors, set alarms, and lock buildings after hours to ensure safety.
• Clean floors, restrooms, and spaces across City facilities; dust, mop, vacuum, sweep, and perform routine cleaning.
• Replace light bulbs and air filters; perform minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical repairs as needed.
• Document and report safety issues or maintenance needs to a supervisor promptly.
• Operate power equipment and hand tools for cleaning and maintenance tasks.
• Assist with event setup and staff support during events; collect garbage and support concessions coordination.

Skills

Building Cleaning Knowledge

Facility Awareness

Minor Repair Skills

Floor Care Equipment Proficiency

Manual Labor & Cleaning Expertise

Instruction & Reporting

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School or GED equivalency

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.

Job Description

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.

Examples of Duties

• 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.

Qualifications

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

The City of Burlington does not offer benefits to part-time positions which require less than 1000 work hours per calendar year.