TEMP - Grounds (Custodian)

City of Garland; Garland, Town of Texas, Sanford (TX, WI, NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to maintain park restrooms, ensuring they are clean, functional, and welcoming for visitors. This role involves implementing cleaning regimens, managing supplies, and conducting inspections to uphold safety standards. The ideal candidate will thrive in a team environment and be prepared for physical work outdoors, facing various environmental conditions. If you are passionate about enhancing public spaces and ensuring visitor comfort, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• No experience required, but custodial work experience preferred.
• Ability to work in various environmental conditions and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cleanliness and maintenance of park restrooms.
• Conduct routine inspections and manage restroom supplies.

Skills

Basic custodial procedures

Teamwork

Ability to pick up litter

Knowledge of janitorial equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Common hand tools

Janitorial equipment

Job description

Summary

This position's primary responsibility is to oversee the upkeep and maintenance of the City's park restrooms ensuring that park restrooms are welcoming, functional, and safe for all visitors. The incumbent will play a vital role in upholding the City's commitment to providing exceptional park amenities and enhancing the overall park experience.

This position requires weekends.

Pay Range: $15.00 - $17.00 (Depending on qualifications and experience)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Cleaning and Sanitization: Implementing a rigorous cleaning regimen to ensure that park restrooms are consistently clean, hygienic, and odor-free.

• This involves regularly cleaning and disinfecting surfaces, fixtures, and restroom amenities.

• Maintenance and Repairs: Identifying, reporting, and addressing issues related to restroom fixtures, plumbing, lighting, and infrastructure elements.

• Coordinating timely repairs and maintenance to ensure facilities are in excellent working order.

• Supply Management: Managing restroom supplies, including toilet paper, soap, and other essentials.

• Ensuring supplies are well-stocked and readily available to meet visitor needs.

• Regular Inspections: Conducting routine inspections to identify potential hazards, safety concerns, or maintenance requirements.

• Proactively addressing issues to prevent accidents or discomfort for parkgoers.

• Emergency Preparedness: Being prepared to respond to emergencies or unexpected incidents promptly and effectively, such as plumbing failures, vandalism, or adverse weather conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)

• No experience required

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the job's essential functions.

Preferred Qualifications

Education/ Experience:

• Up to 1 year experience in custodial work.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic custodial procedures, common hand tools, and janitorial equipment.

• Ability to work in a team environment

• Ability to pick up litter and debris, clean playgrounds, and generally police all park recreational areas and facilities

Licenses and Certifications

Valid Class C Texas driver's license

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

The incumbent works with frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. The majority of work is performed outside or with risk exposure. May be exposed to extremes of heat and cold, rain, humidity, wetness, insects, noxious odors, fumes, and physical stress from exertion and lifting. Exposed to physical exertion such as bending, lifting, stooping, reaching, pulling, and pushing. Ability to lift 50 pounds.