Part-Time Custodian

Part-Time Custodian

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Part-Time Custodian

Salary

$15.00 Hourly

Location

To Be Determined, Jacksonville, FL

Job Type

Non-Civil Service

Job Number

2024-06150

Department

PARKS, RECREATION & COMM SVCS

Opening Date

05/08/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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Job Description

This is service--maintenance work in the cleaning and housekeeping of buildings, facilities and grounds. Work requires the knowledge of work routines and procedures used in custodial work which is learned on the job. Contacts with people require basic courtesy and tact. The custodial work is strictly routine, following specified instructions and established work routines involving similar situations. The work is performed inside and outside where there are some risks and hazards, but they are known, predictable, and controllable. Operates cleaning equipment and power tools and uses hazardous chemicals. The physical demands consist of walking, standing, sitting, and bending, exposure to dust, dirt and other unpleasant conditions and moving and lifting cleaning equipment and furniture weighing up to 50 pounds. Schedule may include evening or weekend work, as required. The work is performed under immediate supervision where the work assignments are subject to established procedures and routines.

Examples of Work

• Sweeps and mops floors, steps, and corridors.

• Vacuums and shampoos carpets.

• Strips, seals, waxes and buffs floors.

• Washes windows, glass doors, partitions, woodwork, and walls.

• Dusts and polishes furniture, equipment, machines, woodwork, shelves, and blinds.

• Cleans fixtures, toilets, tile, floors and walls in restrooms.

• Replenishes supplies in restrooms and replaces light bulbs.

• Collects and disposes of trash from offices, hallways, and walkways and grounds.

• Orders cleaning supplies.

• Maintains records for proper inventory control.

• Operates powered cleaning equipment.

• Performs minor maintenance of equipment.

• Depending on assignment, assists senior citizens with preparing and serving meals.

• Depending on assignment, assists senior citizens with activities.

• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville’s competencies.

• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the standard tools, materials, and procedures used in janitorial work.

• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions associated with custodial work.

• Ability to read and understand warning labels on solvent chemicals.

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

• Ability to make minor repairs to cleaning tools and equipment.

• Ability to perform a variety of physical labor and duties associated with custodial tasks.

• Ability to operate, maintain, and care for cleaning equipment.

• Depending on assignment, must have ability to travel between various locations to meet the assignments of the position.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

• Ability to read and write English.

• Physically able to move and lift cleaning equipment and furniture.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

• Depending upon assignment, a valid driver’s license may be required prior to appointment and must be maintained.

• City of Jacksonville Certification as a Public Driver. depending on assignment, may be required and must be maintained.

• CPR and First Aid Certification is required within six months of appointment and must be maintained.

OTHER REQUREMENTS:

• This is a non-competitive class which does not require an examination for filling vacancies.

• Depending upon assignment, must pass background screening on a local, state and federal level as required by the State of Florida Children and Family Services or Elder Affairs.

• This position performs safety-sensitive functions which are subject to pre-employment, random and other drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonville’s Drug Free Workplace Policy (Directive 0401).

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. Transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school’s name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred.

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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.

If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here:

If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within 60 calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs

Attention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator

11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K

Largo, FL 33778-1630

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The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.

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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes

• No

02

Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?

• Yes

• No

03

This is a part-time position. Are you interested in working part-time?

• Yes, I am interested in working part-time.

• Yes, I am interested in working part-time or full-time.

• I am interested in full-time employment only.

04

This position pays $15.00 per hour. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this hourly rate?

• Yes

• No

05

Are you able to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds?

• Yes

• No

06

CPR and First Aid Certification is required within six months of appointment and must be maintained.

• I have read and understand the above.

07

Do you understand that this position is during daytime hours?

• Yes

• No

08

Do you have the ability to speak, read and write English?

• Yes

• No

09

Do you understand you must be physically able to move and lift cleaning equipment and furniture?

• Yes

• No

10

Do you understand that depending upon assignment, you must pass background screening on a local, state and federal level as required by the State of Florida Children and Family Services or Elder Affairs?

• I have read and understand the above

11

Do you understand this classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment, random and other drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonville's Drug Free Workplace Policy (0401)?

• Yes, I have read and understand the statement above.

• No

12

Depending upon assignment, a valid driver's license may be required and must be maintained. Do you have a valid motor vehicle operator license that is not under suspension/revocation or restricted under any pending or current citations/court proceedings? Please indicate which license you possess.

• FL Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)

• FL Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL)

• FL Class C Commercial Driver License (CDL)

• FL Class E Driver License

• GA Standard Driver's License

• GA Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

• GA Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

• GA Class C Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

• License from another State.

• Learner Permit

• My license is currently invalid.

• I do not possess any type of Driver's License.

13

If you have a State of FL license, does your license currently have one or more of these restrictions?

• C or 1 - Business Purpose Only

• D or H - Employment Purposes

• P or 2 – Probation Interlock Device

• S or I – Other Restriction

• Two or more of these restrictions.

• I have an out of state license.

• None of the above.

14

Have you been cited for more than three (3) moving violations, or two (2) at fault accidents within the past 12 months from current date?

• Yes

• No

15

Have you been considered a "Habitual Traffic Offender" (HTO) within the past 12 months from current date?

• Yes

• No

16

Have you been convicted of Driving-Under-the-Influence (DUI) in any state during the last 36 months from current date?

• Yes

• No

17

I consent to the City of Jacksonville using the driver's license information I have provided to access a driver's license report from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. I understand if one was accessed with relation to this application, a copy will be provided to me upon request.

• Yes, the City of Jacksonville has my consent to check my driver's license.

• No, I do not wish to give consent to the City of Jacksonville to check my driver's license.

18

Provide your full Driver's License or Identification number. If a correct number is not provided, your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

19

If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you don't live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS. Please download the forms at

• Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application.

• No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me.

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City of Jacksonville

Address

117 W. Duval St. Suite 100 Jacksonville, Florida, 32202

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