Custodian

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Job Summary

Are you passionate about keeping spaces clean and welcoming? Do you enjoy making a difference in your community by ensuring public areas shine? The City of Olathe is looking for dedicated Custodians who take pride in their work and enjoy interacting with the public.

About the Role: As a Custodian with the City of Olathe, your focus will be on maintaining clean and welcoming spaces for staff and visitors to our recreational and rental facilities. While deep cleaning is handled by an external team overnight, our in-house custodians ensure everything continues to look great throughout the day by wiping surfaces, keeping spaces tidy, and cleaning up the occasional spill or other emergency, in a variety of spaces, from public meeting areas to collaborative workspaces, offices, and more. You’ll also spend time preparing for and cleaning up after special events. This includes setting up and taking down chairs, tables, and other equipment or materials to ensure our venue spaces meet special event requirements. This position will work out of multiple City facilities, including a state-of-the-art community center and two beautifully constructed libraries.

What We Offer:

• A Supportive Team: Join a team that values your hard work and dedication while working in a fun, dynamic environment.
• Variety: Work in diverse locations, including our state-of-the-art community center, libraries, and other buildings throughout the city.
• Community Impact: Be a part of something bigger. Your efforts will directly enhance the experiences of those who use our facilities.

What We’re Looking For:

• Passion for Cleanliness: You have a keen eye for detail and take pride in creating spotless environments.
• Friendly Demeanor: You enjoy interacting with the public and providing excellent customer service.
• Reliability: You are dependable and committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety.

If you’re ready to use your skills to serve the community and help keep the City of Olathe’s facilities in top condition, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become a part of a team that values your contributions and supports your growth!

Schedule: Sunday - Thursday, 12:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Compensation: $19.00/hour - $21.50/hour, depending on experience.

Candidates selected for these positions must pass a criminal background check, driving record review, drug screen, and job-related physical.

City of Olathe employees enjoy a competitive benefits package which includes a generous clothing and footwear allowance, free on-site health clinic for employees on the City’s insurance plan, and excellent work-life balance. For more details, please view our benefits page by clicking here.

For more details, review the full job details and requirements below.

The Custodian I provides skilled custodial services that support the operational nature of the assigned facilities. They are responsible for cleaning and sanitizing buildings and performing set-up and tear down activities to support various events in addition to light building maintenance such as changing light bulbs, hanging pictures or assisting others in performing such duties. The Custodian I is part of a two level career progression of Custodian I - II.

Key Responsibilities

• Uses appropriate equipment, chemicals and PPE to complete custodial services; cleans and sanitizes buildings and fixtures; participates in special cleaning projects; replenishes consumables such as paper towels and toilet paper; repairs or replaces dispensers as needed; disposes of waste and trash; gathers and sorts recyclable materials per operating procedures.

• Assists in setting up and tearing down furnishings for special events.

• Performs light maintenance including replacement of light bulbs and hanging pictures.

• Opens and/or secures building per operating procedures; observes and reports any security issues including unauthorized persons, graffiti and vandalism; drives between various building locations in the completion of work assignments.

Qualifications

Experience: Previous custodial experience preferred.

Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Relevant experience may be substituted for education.

Licenses & Certifications: A valid driver’s license and favorable driving record are required.

Language: Must be proficient in reading and speaking basic English language in order to communicate effectively and maintain professional relationships with a diverse range of people and read chemical labels and other materials.

Environmental or Physical Demands: This work requires the ability to stand, walk, lift and carry, and use both hands and legs repetitively. The Custodian is required to operate custodial equipment, small tools, and vehicles, and work in various environments, both indoors and outdoors, and may be exposed to sanitary waste. The work involves manual dexterity, frequent bending, stooping, reaching, crawling, and kneeling, as well as the ability to perform minor mechanical tasks. Employees may drive or ride from site to site frequently throughout the day.