Custodian - Public Works

Salary: $15.61 - $20.14 Hourly
Location : Public Works, 26435 Public Works Rd. Daphne, AL
Job Type: FULL TIME
Job Number: DAP-00668
Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Division: CUSTODIAL
Opening Date: 05/20/2026
Closing Date: 6/3/2026 5:00 PM Central


Description
The purpose of this classification is to perform manual work functions associated with the cleaning and janitorial maintenance of city buildings, offices, and related facilities.

Schedule is full time, working Monday - Friday 6:00 am - 2:30 pm.

• 12 Scheduled Paid Holidays a Year
• Paid Vacation Time & Paid Sick Leave
• BCBS Health & Dental - Low Premiums
• Retirement Systems of Alabama

Essential Functions

• Cleans and maintains City buildings, offices, or other facilities as assigned on a scheduled basis.
• Vacuums, sweeps, mops, scrubs, strips, waxes, and/or shampoos carpet or floor surfaces located in hallways, stairs, lobbies, offices, restrooms, kitchens/breakrooms, conference rooms, public rooms, elevators, storage rooms, and other areas; performs spot cleaning as needed.
• Cleans, dusts and polishes furniture, equipment, artwork, fixtures, surfaces, walls, wood paneling, window sills, trim, doors, cabinets, vents, or other surfaces; cleans office equipment, tables, and telephones; washes/cleans glass doors, windows, and blinds.
• Cleans, deodorizes, and disinfects bathrooms; cleans mirrors and showers; replenishes soap products and paper products.
• Cleans and disinfects public telephones, water fountains, or other public facilities.
• Cleans kitchen/breakroom equipment, such as coffeepots, coffee machines, microwaves, refrigerators, dishware, or vending machines; cleans sinks and countertops; replenishes soap products and paper products.
• Empties and cleans trash containers; replaces trash liners in trash containers; picks up and disposes of trash from floor/ground areas; carries/transports trash to dumpster or other designated trash receptacle.
• Maintains building entrances and walkways as needed, which may include sweeping mats or walkways, emptying ashtrays/urns, or picking up and disposing of debris/litter from grounds.
• Performs exterior building maintenance or grounds maintenance tasks as needed, which may include mowing grass, raking leaves, blowing leaves or other debris from walkways and parking lots, spreading fertilizer, trimming bushes, cleaning interior/exterior window surfaces, replacing air filters, replacing light bulbs, or performing minor mechanical repairs.
• Performs general or manual tasks associated with work activities as needed, which may include watering plants, maintaining a neat/tidy environment in public areas, assembling furniture, moving furniture/equipment, folding or stacking tables/chairs, setting up rooms for meetings/events, or loading/unloading materials.
• Operates/utilizes various equipment, tools, and supplies which may include a vacuum cleaner, carpet cleaner/extractor, buffing machine, floor stripper, lawn mower, leaf blower, weed eater, hedge clipper, mop, broom, cleaning supplies, ladder, carpentry tools, hand tools, or general office equipment.
• Utilizes precautionary safety equipment and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.
• Performs general maintenance tasks necessary to keep machinery, equipment, and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, refilling fluids, washing/cleaning equipment, or cleaning work/storage areas; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment.
• Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; places safety cones, markers, or signs to alert employees/citizens of work areas, wet floors, or other potential hazards; locks/secures chemical storage areas.
• Monitors inventory levels of equipment, cleaning materials, tools, and supplies; ensures availability of adequate materials to conduct work activities; initiates requests for new or replacement items; stocks or distributes supply items.
• Assists in maintaining security of buildings/facilities; locks/unlocks buildings/offices as appropriate; turns off lights, copiers, and other office equipment not in use.
• Reports problems such as water leaks, power failures, electrical problems, malfunctioning equipment, property damage, or other potential problems involving building operations; takes basic corrective action as appropriate; reports problems to appropriate personnel.
• Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, time sheets, or other documents.
• Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, equipment operating manuals, policies, procedures, handbooks, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
• 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; responds to requests for service or assistance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic arithmetic operations.
• Skill in starting, stopping, operating and monitoring the functioning of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
• Ability to compile, assemble, copy, record and/or transcribe data according to a prescribed schema or plan. Includes judging whether readily observable functional, structural or compositional characteristics are similar to or divergent from prescribed standards, procedures or routines.
• Ability to exchange information for the purpose of clarifying details within well-established policies, procedures and standards.
• Ability to utilize a variety of reference data and information.
• Ability to carry out detailed uninvolved written or oral instructions. Involves routine work according to clearly prescribed standard practices, with some latitude for independent judgment.
• Ability to exercise judgment in situations characterized by repetitive or short cycle operations covered by well established procedures or sequences.

Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent; supplemented by six (6) months previous experience and/or training involving custodial or janitorial work; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.


Licenses or Certifications: Valid State of Alabama driver's license.

Additional Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is moderate work which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force. Work requires the ability to exert moderate, and at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching, and crawling, and which will involve lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling moderately heavy objects weighing. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, taste, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in an outdoor environment. Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, toxic agents, disease, or pathogenic substances.
The City of Daphne offers a wide range of benefits to full time employees working 32+ hours per week including, but not limited to, affordable Health and Dental Insurance for individuals and families; Vision Insurance; Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance; Voluntary and Group Life Insurance; Flexible Spending Account; state Retirement plans; and sick and vacation accrual. Part time employees working 20 - 31 hours per week also participate in the Retirement Systems of Alabama.

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Are you at least 20 years old? This is a minimum requirement for positions with the City of Daphne that require driving City vehicles.

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This position requires working in all kinds of weather conditions (extreme heat, cold, rain, etc.). Are you able to meet this requirement?

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This position requires the lifting and/or carrying of heavy objects. Are you able to lift and/or carry 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally along with the other duties required for this position?

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Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

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Describe your experience in managing multiple job priorities with varied deadlines. When and how do you determine priority and deadline changes?
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Briefly describe any work experience or skills that you feel are relevant to this position. If no relevant experience or skills, type N/A.
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