Custodian

Custodian Care And Maintenance

Performs a variety of skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled tasks in the custodian care and maintenance of City buildings.

Examples Of Duties

• Cleans and sanitizes restrooms and replenishes supplies; cleans spills; cleans drinking fountains, mirrors, tables, walls, fixtures, blinds, light fixtures, etc.
• Sweeps, vacuums, mops, dusts, shampoos, steam cleans, strips, waxes, polishes, and buffs floors, carpets, and furniture, etc. Washes windows, walls, metal and woodwork.
• Picks up litter from around buildings and grounds.
• Opens and closes, locks and unlocks facilities as needed, and may inspect facilities before and after each use. Provides record of use to superior. Keeps records of work completed. Moves and sets up furniture, chairs, tables, pictures, etc. as needed and assigned.
• Dumps ash cans and garbage and reline cans with liners. Cleans rain gutters; sweeps roofs and sidewalks.
• Performs minor semi-skilled interior building maintenance and repairs such as painting, floor covering, plumbing, carpentry, mechanical, and other unskilled and semi-skilled trades work.
• Inspects and maintains assigned custodial equipment and small tools for proper operating condition.
• Maintains current skills and knowledge in the proper and safe techniques of building maintenance.
• May serve on various employee committees, as required and assigned.
• May be temporarily assigned to other Parks & Recreation duties by the Director as needed.

Typical Qualifications

Education And Experience

• Any combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge and experience to perform the work.

• Working knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies used in building and grounds maintenance.
• Working knowledge of equipment and supplies used to do minor repairs.
• Some knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions.
• Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment.
• Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships.
• Florida Driver's License must be maintained throughout employment, unless temporarily by the City Manager