Facilities Custodian - Part Time

Job Title

Custodial Maintenance Worker

Work Objective

The purpose of this classification is to perform custodial or other maintenance duties that provide the City and the general public with safe, attractive, comfortable, clean, and efficient areas in which to work, conduct business, and/or enjoy leisure and recreation.

Examples Of Essential Functions

• Provides custodial duties to City facilities and parks; vacuums, sweeps, mops, scrubs, waxes, and/or shampoos carpet and floor surfaces located in hallways, stairs, offices, restrooms, kitchens, public rooms, elevators, storage rooms, and other areas.
• Performs general buildings and facilities maintenance tasks in and around public facility structures.
• Cleans, dusts, and polishes furniture, equipment, artwork, fixtures, surfaces, walls, wood paneling, window sills, trim, doors, cabinets, vents, and other surfaces; cleans telephones and office equipment/supplies.
• Cleans, deodorizes and disinfects bathrooms; cleans mirrors; replenishes soap products and paper products.
• Cleans and disinfects water fountains, telephones, or other public facilities.
• Washes/cleans windows and blinds.
• Empties trash containers and recycling containers; replaces trash liners in containers; picks up and disposes of trash from floor/ground areas; separates recyclable materials from other trash; carries/transports trash to dumpster or other designated trash receptacle; cleans trash/recycling containers.
• Maintains building security; turns off lights, copiers, calculators, heat switches, and other office equipment not in use; unlocks/locks doors; disarms/re-sets security alarm system.
• Operates/utilizes various equipment, tools and supplies which may include a vacuum cleaner, carpet cleaner, buffing machine, mop, broom, cleaning supplies, alarm system, ladder, lawn mower, weedeater, leaf blower, snow blower, shovel, rake, drill, saw, or mechanic tools.
• Utilizes precautionary safety equipment and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.
• Assists in monitoring inventory levels of equipment, tools, or supplies; initiates requests for new or replacement materials; stocks or distributes supply items.
• Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, time sheets, vacation requests, or other documents; forwards or retains as appropriate.
• Communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio; provides information and assistance; takes and relays messages; responds to requests for service or assistance.
• Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
• Locks and unlocks buildings
• Assists with special events as directed

Supervision:

• None

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by some experience in basic custodial and facility maintenance functions; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience. Must have a valid Florida driver's license. Regular in office attendance is required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications listed above, an individual must be able to perform each of the established essential functions in order to perform this job successfully.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Basic knowledge of custodial and facility maintenance functions
• Skill in working independently and following through with assignments with minimal direction
• Ability to assess facility conditions, recognize current and potential safety hazards, and proceed with response in a manner to protect personal, staff, and life safety
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Ability to regularly attend work and arrive punctually for designated work schedule
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally
• Ability to organize work for timely completion

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Depending on functional area of assignment, tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work, usually involving lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (up to 50 pounds). Tasks that require moving objects of significant weight require the assistance of another person and/or use of proper techniques and moving equipment. Tasks may involve some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Tasks are regularly performed inside and/or outside with potential exposure to adverse environmental conditions (e.g., dirt, cold, rain, fumes).

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Some tasks require manual dexterity, in addition to visual and hearing acuity. Some tasks may involve identifying and distinguishing colors. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally and in writing.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND ESSENTIAL EMPLOYEE STATEMENT

Every City employee has emergency response responsibilities, though not every position will be considered an essential employee during an emergency event. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official job description. Assignments in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature, with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically and operationally challenging conditions.

Preference shall be given to eligible current city employees. All vacancies are open until filled unless otherwise specified. The City of Marco Island is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City of Marco Island is a drug free and smoke free workplace.