What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Maintenance Worker I (Custodian) - Coleman Bush position at City of Lakeland, Civil Service?
This is a maintenance position that cares for public and City buildings, facilities, and grounds. The work involves responsibility for efficiently performing various tasks in and around public and City buildings and facilities. Work follows established procedures, but supervisors may provide specific instructions for unusual jobs or problems. A supervisor may inspect work to maintain established standards of cleanliness and compliance with instructions.
This posting will close after the receipt of the first 20 qualified applicants or two weeks, whichever comes first.
- Coordinates events through contact with a lessee.
- First point of contact on the day of rental for all event-related operations.
- Shows the building to prospective clients.
- Reviews plans, ensuring rental components (tables, chairs, etc.) can be set up as requested by the client. If not feasible, offers other solutions.
- Serves as a point of contact during an event.
- May handle after-school pickup for Simpson Park and Coleman Bush.
- Sets up and breaks down rental components (as defined above).
- Assigns buildings or complexes to open and close.
- Sweeps, mops, waxes, and polishes floors; washes walls, woodwork, and Venetian blinds; dusts books and desks. May shampoo, extract, and bonnet buff carpet.
- Picks up litter, empty bottles, leaves, tree and shrub trimmings; sweeps walks; mows grass and edges walkways; plants, fertilizes, and waters flower beds, grass, and shrubbery.
- Raises and lowers the American flag and other flags as appropriate; moves furniture and equipment; issues supplies, tools, and materials; runs errands as requested; delivers mail to various city offices.
- Cleans restrooms and replenishes supplies; unstops sinks and toilets; and reports the need for repairs.
- Secures buildings and checks heating, ventilation, and air conditioning units; makes minor maintenance repairs; replaces light bulbs; installs light switches; replaces fuses; repairs door locks; replaces window glass; makes basic furniture repairs.
- Sets up and tears down meeting rooms for public use.
- May be required to participate in and/or facilitate training to support departmental or City initiatives and requirements.
- May be required to work overtime or alternate hours as necessary for the efficient operation of the department.
- Position is designated as Mission Critical.
- High school diploma from an accredited school or a GED.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- May be required to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
- Must possess and maintain a valid telephone number.
- Learn about using personal protective equipment, materials, methods, and practices used in cleaning and maintenance operations.
- Learn to operate and care for custodial equipment, including vacuum cleaners, scrubbing machines, polishing machines, and other janitorial equipment.
- Make minor repairs and adjustments to building fixtures and equipment.
- Use cleaning materials and industrial cleaning chemicals safely on different building surfaces.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other city employees, and the general public.
- Learn operation and care of grounds maintenance equipment, including lawnmowers, pressure washers, weed trimmers, blowers, and fogging devices (such as LPHV foggers) as required by assignment.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- The ability to stand and walk for at least seven hours per day, constantly bending at the waist, stooping, reaching, and/or performing pushing/pulling motions.
- Exerting up to 60 pounds of force frequently, lifting up to 70 pounds occasionally, and carrying up to 40 pounds periodically; it also requires pushing a cart weighing up to 100 pounds.
- Occasional duties performed at elevated locations requiring approved height-access equipment.
- Use/exposure to cleaning chemicals such as chlorine, soap, low-acidity cleansers (carpet/upholstery cleaners), disinfectants, polishes, etc.
- Risks exposure to hot/cold temperatures, adverse weather, wet/humid conditions, toxic fumes, noxious odors, pathogens, dust, and pollen.
- Normal visual acuity, field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of smell, depth perception, and texture perception.
- The use of proper personal protective equipment at all times, as defined by the assignment, including, but not limited to, gloves, masks, respirators, hard hats, tie-back suits, safety glasses, and footwear.
- Occasional exposure to hazardous materials such as bodily excretions and needles. (Public Works only)
This job description outlines the general nature and level of work and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties or qualifications. Management reserves the right to modify or assign additional responsibilities as needed.
All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview, and/or any combination). Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone. Please check your e-mail and telephone messages regularly, including "junk" folders. Test times and locations to be announced.
The City of Lakeland is a drug free workplace. This position is considered a mandatory testing position, which is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. All City of Lakeland positions are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing. As a condition of employment you will be required to pass the pre-employment drug test in accordance with Florida Statute 440.102.
THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
Salary : $17 - $25