General Summary
The Custodian performs routine custodial and cleaning tasks in assigned areas of public buildings. Additionally, an employee in this class may be assigned to other maintenance duties in the City’s Facilities Division. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the Facilities Maintenance Coordinator. The principal duties of this class are performed in a public building environment and include use of electrically powered cleaning equipment and cleaning substances that may involve related hazards.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
- Sweeps and mops floors daily, including public hallways and department offices, meeting rooms, and restrooms.
- Vacuums carpeted floors daily.
- Strips and waxes floors and shampoos carpets on regular maintenance schedule.
- Dusts and wipes off surfaces daily.
- Cleans and sanitizes restroom areas daily, including toilets, sinks, mirrors, privacy dividers, walls and floor areas.
- Maintains supply levels in restrooms, including toilet paper, paper towels, and soap.
- Washes walls, windows and surface areas.
- Empties and cleans trash containers daily, including transporting bagged waste to outside trash receptacles.
- Cleans light fixtures and replaces bulbs.
- Dusts and cleans air vents.
- Cleans and polishes brass, mirrors, wood, and other special reflective and decorative surfaces.
- Cleans spills, spot cleans carpets, and removes graffiti as needed.
- Cleans and maintains custodial equipment.
- Works in a safe manner and reports unsafe activity and conditions.
- Follows City-wide safety policy and practices and adheres to responsibilities concerning safety prevention, reporting and monitoring.
- Moves office and building furniture and equipment.
- Sets up for and breaks down after public meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum and Preferred Entrance Qualifications
Education and Experience
- High School diploma or GED equivalency.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- One (1) year custodial experience.
Competencies for Successful Performance of Job Duties
Knowledge of:
- Methods, materials, tools and standard practices of cleaning and maintaining public buildings.
- Preparation, use, and disposal of chemical cleaning agents.
- Appropriate use of cleaning agent for varied surface types.
- Safety procedures when cleaning and moving furniture.
Ability to:
- Follow written and oral instructions.
- Operate, maintain and perform minor repairs to powered custodial equipment including, but not limited to, vacuums, strippers, waxers, buffers, shampoo cleaners and power washers.
- Operate hand cleaning equipment including, but not limited to, brooms, dust and wet mops, dust pans, and dusters.
- Communicate effectively with the public and other employees.
OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Must possess a valid Arizona Driver’s License.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands and environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The position involves heavy physical demands, such as exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
The City of Maricopa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.78 - $20.75 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
Schedule:
Work Location: In person