Part-Time Weekend/Evening Custodian

City-of-Garden-City,-Ks; Garden City (KS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Garden City, KS is seeking a custodial worker to clean and maintain facilities per the Custodial Duties Schedule. Duties include sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, sanitizing, and trash removal, with emphasis on safety and cleanliness for daily operations.

Must pass a federal background check and security training, hold a valid driver license, and obtain a Kansas license within 60 days of residency. Indoor/outdoor work with potential snow/ice duties.

Qualifications

• Must pass a federal background check and security threat assessment.
• Must have a valid driver license and obtain a Kansas driver license within 60 days of residency.
• Must read, write, and comprehend material; able to communicate electronically, verbally, or in writing.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial duties per the schedule (sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, polishing, dusting, trash removal, cleaning and sanitizing).
• Maintain facilities and supplies; report needed repairs and ensure clean, safe surroundings.
• Prepare site for daily operations including safety checks and passable walkways.
• Inspect facilities for safety and cleanliness and ensure readiness for operations.
• Train assigned personnel and assist with snow and ice removal as needed.
• Respond to emergency or specialized custodial requests and maintain secure access control.

Skills

Reading & writing

Verbal & electronic communication

Customer service

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Vacuum cleaner

Carpet shampooer

Floor buffer

Floor burnisher

Auto scrubber

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

• Responsible for cleaning and maintaining the facilities per the Custodial Duties Schedule, which includes sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, polishing, dusting, trash removal, cleaning, sanitizing, washing, refilling supplies, clearing sidewalks and entrances of containments.
• Is required to successfully complete a federal background check. Is required to successfully complete security training in accordance with federal regulations. Is required to comply with all local, state, and federal security regulations. Is required to maintain secured access control and confidentiality while performing tasks. Assists in reporting security related issues to appropriate personnel.
• Interacts with the public on a regular basis and places high value on public perception of the city employee workforce, due to the highly visible nature of the job.
• Sanitize and disinfect high touch areas, restrooms, seating, and surfaces.
• Prepares site for daily operations (safety and security inspections, raising flags, ensuring passable walkways) for the purpose of ensuring facilities are operational and hazard free.
• Inspects facilities for the purpose of ensuring that the site is suitable for safe operations, maintained in an attractive and clean condition, identifying necessary repairs to facilities and/or equipment.
• Maintains supplies and equipment for the purpose of ensuring availability of custodial items required to properly clean, maintain, and supply the facilities.
• Monitors tenants and guests for the purpose of preventing injuries and ensuring site safety.
• Provides feedback to supervisor to ensure effective and efficient procedures and quality service is provided.
• Responds to requests for emergency, additional, or specialized custodial service requests.
• Inventory and maintain product selection for vending machines and water cooler.
• Prepares and completes written materials (work orders, inventory records, and inspection logs).
• Secures facilities and grounds for purpose of minimizing property damage, equipment loss and/or potential liability.
• Trains assigned personnel of duties.
• Assists with snow and ice removal (e.g., shoveling, sweeping, sanding, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring necessary areas are free of snow and ice for safe passing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must be able to pass a federal background check and security threat assessment, have and maintain a valid driver license, and pass a pre-employment physical and drug screening. Must be able to read, write and comprehend material. Must be able to listen and apply information and instructions. Must be able to communicate electronically (computer/iPad/cell phone), verbally, or in writing.

Knowledge of the various components of custodial duties, cleaning, and proper floor and carpet maintenance. Considerable knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment used in custodial work. Working knowledge of simple hand tools. Working knowledge of safety practices and procedures. Skills in understanding and responding to customer needs. Skills in analyzing and solving technical problems within assigned duties. Skills in the operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment and tools used in custodial maintenance operations including vacuum cleaner, carpet shampooer, floor buffer, floor burnisher, auto scrubber, hand tools, and power tools.

Education, Certification and Experience:

High school diploma or GED. Two years of experience in custodial duties. Valid Driver’s License required. Must obtain a Kansas Driver’s License within 60 days of establishing residency.

Environment:

Work is performed indoors and outdoors.

Physical Characteristics:

Ability to lift 20-50 pounds. On occasion, stooping, kneeling, crouching, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, turning, wiping, washing, crouching, carrying, siting, standing, and walking.