Custodian

Custodian

The City of Springfield is accepting applications for the classified position of Custodian!

The city is seeking a dependable and motivated Custodian to help maintain clean, safe, and welcoming public facilities. This position performs a variety of custodial duties, including cleaning public buildings, surrounding grounds, garages, and other assigned areas. Work may be performed independently or as part of a team.

Examples of Duties

• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, strips, waxes, and buffs floors, hallways, and stairways; vacuums, dusts, cleans, and maintains furniture, carpets, equipment, fixtures, window sills, railings, and blinds.
• Collects and removes wastepaper and trash from offices, rooms, halls, and restrooms; washes walls, windows, mirrors, light fixtures, and drinking fountains; disinfects toilets, washbowls, and urinals.
• Replenishes towels, tissues, soaps, and other restroom supplies; unstops sinks, toilets, and drains; replaces lightbulbs.
• Keeps outside premises in an orderly condition; sweeps or shovels snow from walkways; cuts grass, waters lawn, and removes trash on premises; trims bushes; sweeps parking areas; applies sand and salt; cuts and removes weeds using hand and power equipment; may drive pickup or tractor with blade to remove snow from driveways and sidewalks; operates sidewalk vacuum machine.
• Moves and arranges furniture; maintains the security of the buildings at all times; secures doors and windows after the conclusion of business hours.
• Performs all other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Any combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must possess a valid Ohio driver's license and meet and maintain insurability under the City's insurance plan.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to learn the safety precautions, methods, materials, and equipment ordinarily used in cleaning buildings and grounds.
• Ability to perform the various custodial tasks associated with the care and maintenance of buildings and grounds.
• Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work with the public or other employees in a pleasant, courteous manner as required by the position.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and building occupants.
• Physical strength and agility sufficient to perform the work of the class.

Please note: This is a classified position; candidates will be required to take and pass a written civil service exam (70%). Testing dates and times will be sent to applicants after applying. Please continue to monitor your email and/or Government Jobs account for details and directions on scheduling.

The City of Springfield is committed to a diverse workforce as it enriches and strengthens how we advance our mission. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applications from all individuals, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, disability, and all the other characteristics that make us unique. Our goal is to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to work.