What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian position at City of Westminster, CO?
CITY EQUITY STATEMENT
The City of Westminster welcomes diverse candidates from the broadest base possible. Our goal is to find the best candidate for the job—someone who belongs, not just fits. We value life and professional experiences, recognizing equivalent combinations of knowledge skills and education.
Aligned with our city SPIRIT values, the successful candidate will have a passion and commitment to serving a diverse population of residents and must respect and uphold the principles of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.
We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for this role, even if you believe you have a less traditional background than described we invite you to apply.
POSITION PURPOSE / IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION
The Custodian position is responsible for maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe environment by performing a wide variety of cleaning and maintenance activities in a fast-paced recreation center environment. Responsibilities include minor maintenance and repairs to the facility, as well as special event set up and take down.
The full salary range for this position is stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate. The City of Westminster has a Multilingual Stipend Program to encourage and reward benefited employees who are conversationally fluent in languages other than English. Benefited employees have the opportunity to test their language proficiency skills and qualify for a bi-weekly stipend that will vary based on the employee’s level of proficiency and usage.
ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES AND CULTURAL VALUES/GENERAL COMPETENCIES
The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service – People – Integrity – Respect – Innovation – Teamwork).
This position supports the goals of the Parks, Recreation and Libraries Department, which enhances the quality of life for all Westminster citizens by providing diverse leisure, recreational and informational services and resources; and acquiring, developing and maintaining first-class parks, facilities, open space and trails. The department plays a vital role in providing an exceptional quality of life for citizens. This position works towards the accomplishment of the department’s mission: "Together we create exceptional opportunities for a vibrant community with a commitment to nature, wellness, and literacy."
Every employee is accountable to:
GENERAL COMPETENCIES
This position supports the goals of the Parks, Recreation and Libraries Department, which enhances the quality of life for all Westminster citizens by providing diverse leisure, recreational and informational services and resources; and acquiring, developing and maintaining first-class parks, facilities, open space and trails. The department plays a vital role in providing an exceptional quality of life for citizens. This position works towards the accomplishment of the department’s mission: "Together we create exceptional opportunities for a vibrant community with a commitment to nature, wellness, and literacy."
Every employee is accountable to:
- Demonstrate a high level of customer service; encourage others to focus on the customer; foster an environment where customer service is a priority
- Communicate with customers to ensure that, where possible, they are satisfied, and that their needs are being addressed; solicit and evaluate customer feedback
- Act as an ambassador by understanding and fostering the organization's mission and vision
- Exhibit pride in self, the department, the city, and the community; conduct self in a professional manner
- Demonstrate integrity and build trust through credibility, reliability, commitment, loyalty, and ethical behavior
- Address difficult or contentious issues in a constructive manner
- Support/promote change; demonstrate flexibility, and take calculated risks when appropriate
- Participate in personal growth opportunities, and attend trainings designed to enhance capacity to bring new skills and ideas to the job and the organization
- Work to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the service or product being delivered
- Demonstrate support for team efforts by accepting new roles and responsibilities, and helping others achieve objectives
- Value diversity; demonstrate an awareness of differences; demonstrate sensitivity, and adapt behaviors and communication to accommodate these differences
GENERAL COMPETENCIES
Citywide - Every employee in this position is accountable to:
- Establish effective interpersonal relationships through honest, open communication and follow-through on commitments
- Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses, and target areas for personal self-development
- Demonstrate initiative in performing job tasks
- Exhibit problem-solving skills leading to sound judgment and quality decisions
- Achieve goals, and handle assigned workload and new assignments effectively; demonstrate an ability to work independently
- Communicate effectively with individuals and groups using clear and concise verbal and written communications
- Demonstrate accountability for work, and take ownership in job performance
- Demonstrate concern for the accuracy and quality of work; take steps to correct mistakes and improve the overall product
Job Specific – Every employee in this position must be able to:
- Sweeps and mops floors; vacuums, dusts and cleans all areas of the facility, including locker rooms, weight room equipment and rest rooms
- Prepares community rooms and classrooms for scheduled meetings/events by moving and arranging tables, chairs, and other equipment
- Performs minor repairs to facility fixtures, furniture, and equipment and reports the need for more complex repairs
- Read, interpret directions, and apply cleaning agents for varied surfaces and conditions
- Comprehend and apply maintenance schedules and established regimens
- Identify, secure, and report potential safety hazards and situations
- Interact with guests and members in a high public use environment in a professional manner
JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS
Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities, and Tasks
- Sweep and mop floors; vacuum, dust and clean all areas of the facility, including locker rooms, weight room equipment and rest rooms
- Prepare community rooms and classrooms for scheduled meetings/events by moving and arranging tables, chairs, and other equipment
- Perform minor repairs to facility fixtures, furniture, and equipment and reports the need for more complex repairs
- Ability to read, interpret directions, and apply cleaning agents for varied surfaces and conditions
- Ability to learn to operate and maintain vacuum cleaners, scrubbing machines, and other custodial equipment
- Ability to comprehend maintenance frequency and work schedules
- Ability to identify, secure, and report potential safety hazards and situations
- Ability to professionally interact with guests and members in a high public use environment
- Ability to set up and take down tables, chairs, risers, podiums, speakers, etc.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance
- Order and replenish supplies in all public areas
- Perform other related duties as required
- Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job, and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City’s discretion
POSITION REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS/PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses, and Certifications
Required:
- Graduation from high school or GED
- One (1) to two (2) years of experience in custodial work
Physical Requirements
Work is performed in a highly public, multi-level facility, with frequent exposure to wet/humid conditions, occasional exposure to dust, mist, fumes, loud noises that may cause distraction and constant exposure to cleaning chemicals. Duties are constantly performed indoor with the occasional need for outdoor maintenance or snow removal in extreme temperatures.
Work is physical in nature and involves:
- Constant near acuity and hearing is needed to perform daily functions and communicate with patrons and staff
- Frequent squatting, kneeling, bending and twisting to perform basic maintenance and clean a multi-level recreation facility; frequent climbing and balancing to properly and safely use ladders, steps stools and Genie lift; constant standing and walking to observe recreation center for safety hazards and cleanliness; occasional crawling to ensure areas are properly clean and safe for public and staff use
- Frequently lifting of 50 pounds from floor to waist, 35 pounds from floor overhead to set up tables and chairs and to stock supplies; frequent carry, push, pull 50 pounds of weights, supplies, Pilates equipment, carts, volleyball posts, Genie equipment and material up to 100 feet
- Due to the occasional use of hand tools fine motor skills along with firm grasp and frequent reaching below shoulder and overhead is needed to safely perform routine maintenance in recreation centers
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in a highly public, multi-level facility, with frequent exposure to wet/humid conditions, occasional exposure to dust, mist, fumes, loud noises that may cause distraction and constant exposure to cleaning chemicals. Duties are constantly performed indoor with the occasional need for outdoor maintenance or snow removal in extreme temperatures.
Required Materials and Equipment
Vacuums, mops, carpet cleaner, buffer, vacuum, brooms, lift machines (Genie), waxes, paints, oils, paint thinner, degreasers, gasoline, buckets, trash receptacles, ladders, step stools, hand held radios, computers and phones.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
- Background checks will include employment references and criminal history, and when applicable, credit check, driver license record, and education verification
- Drug screen
- Physical
- Must be legally entitled to work in the United States
The City of Westminster, Colorado, is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and aims to have its workforce reflect the community.
The City of Westminster offers a comprehensive benefit package including:
- Health and Dental
- Flexible Spending
- Pension/Retirement Plans
- Term Life Insurance
- Long-term Disability
- Survivor Benefits
- Wellness Program
- Career Development Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Leave program that provides for vacation, holidays, sick leave, major illness, and on the job injury
For a more detailed overview of our General Non Exempt employee benefit package:
Benefit Package
The City of Westminster does not participate in the Social Security system. In lieu of Social Security contributions, the city contributes to a 401(a) defined contribution plan on your behalf.
401(a) Contribution Rates:
Employee Mandatory Contribution: 11.5% of your base pay. Contributions are pre-tax and fully vested.
Employer Contribution: 12% of your base pay.
Employer Contribution Vesting Schedule
The City of Westminster provides employees with innovative and practical ways to improve their commute through two key features, EcoPass and Commute Benefits powered by Commutrics. EcoPass provides unlimited trips on RTD's core transit services and Commute Rewards allows you to record your trips and get rewards based on your commute mode.
Benefit Package
The City of Westminster does not participate in the Social Security system. In lieu of Social Security contributions, the city contributes to a 401(a) defined contribution plan on your behalf.
401(a) Contribution Rates:
Employee Mandatory Contribution: 11.5% of your base pay. Contributions are pre-tax and fully vested.
Employer Contribution: 12% of your base pay.
Employer Contribution Vesting Schedule
- Less than 3 years - 0%
- 3 to 4 years - 60%
- 4 to 5 years - 80%
- Over 5 years - 100%
- For employees age 55 and older, the employer contributions are 100% vested
The City of Westminster provides employees with innovative and practical ways to improve their commute through two key features, EcoPass and Commute Benefits powered by Commutrics. EcoPass provides unlimited trips on RTD's core transit services and Commute Rewards allows you to record your trips and get rewards based on your commute mode.
