What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodial Services - Custodian - PT position at City of Abilene?
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Under general and limited supervision, perform a wide variety of custodial maintenance duties to provide a clean, orderly and safe environment in public buildings. Performs cleaning, housekeeping, and light maintenance of assigned space.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
This position exercises no supervision over other employees.
IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Sweep, vacuum and mop floors.
Dust and clean offices and other work areas.
Collect and remove waste.
Clean & restock restrooms.
Strip and wax floors.
Move or lift furniture, boxes, and other materials.
Open and close the facility for use and secure the facility for closing.
Operate carpet extractor machine and buffers to polish floors.
Operate a City vehicle or personal vehicle to travel between City facilities in order to complete assigned work.
OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES
Perform other job related duties and responsibilities as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
Tools, chemicals, materials, methods, and best practices used in custodial operations.
Occupational hazards and safety precautions of custodial operations.
Proper use and care of a variety of tools, materials, and equipment common to custodial operations.
Skill to:
Operate a variety of custodial equipment including vacuum cleaner, carpet machine, and buffer.
Ability to:
Maintain a schedule of cleaning and work with a minimum of supervision.
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.
Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.
Perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect..
Experience and Training Guidelines:
Any combination equivalent to experience and training to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying. Knowledge, skills, and abilities may be obtained through:
Experience:
Experience in custodial work is preferred.
Education/Training:
Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance is required.
License or Certificate:
A current valid Texas driver’s license, the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment, or a military waiver is required.
Special Requirements:
Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:
Exposure to noise, outdoors, vibration, and confining work spaces.
Exposure to chemicals and mechanical and electrical hazards.
Ability to travel to different sites.
With or without accommodation, the “X” indicates the overall strength demand of the position during a typical workday:
___ Sedentary – lifting of no more than 10 pounds
___ Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carrying up to 10 pounds
X Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds; carrying up to 25 pounds
___ Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds; carrying up to 50 pounds
___ Very Heavy – team lifting over 100 pounds; carrying more than 50 pounds
Physical Demand Codes: The following describes whether or not the position is expected to exert the physical demands listed during a typical workday as well as the overall frequency of the task:
Codes for how often:
N = No
E = Extensive (100 – 70% of the time)
M = Moderate (60 – 30% of the time)
I = Infrequent (20 – 10% of the time)
A = Almost Never (<10% of the time)
Code / Task
E Standing
I Sitting
E Walking
M Lifting
M Carrying
M Pushing/Pulling
I Overhead Work
I Fine Dexterity
M Kneeling
M Crouching
I Crawling
M Bending
M Twisting
I Climbing
M Balancing
M Vision
M Hearing
M Talking
___ Other: _____________________
Salary : $12 - $15