Custodian

Primary Purpose:

Under general direction, maintains a clean working environment for all staff and visitors, ensuring all areas are safe and inviting. This position requires performance of a variety of tasks mainly in the maintenance of City Hall, occasionally the Alice Police Department and the Alice Municipal Courtroom, and other facilities or grounds as assigned. Will be in contact with the public and city staff and required to act courteously in all situations.

Education/Certification:

High School diploma or GED is preferred

Clear and valid Texas driver's license

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to understand and follow detailed written or verbal instructions.

Ability to communicate effectively with others.

General knowledge of materials, equipment and methods used in the trade.

Experience:

1+ years' experience in cleaning industrial office buildings

Major responsibilities and duties at all assigned buildings :

- Clean and sanitize restroom facilities using established practices and procedures.

- Refill restroom dispensers (towels, toilet tissue, air fresheners, and urinal cakes).

- Clean, dust, and polish furniture and fixtures.

- Sweep, mop, polish, and buff floors.

- Empty and clean wastebaskets and trash containers.

- Wash windows and glass doors, inside and outside.

- Vacuum and spot-cleans carpets.

- Replace lights or bulbs in main floor, offices, workroom, restrooms, conference rooms and kitchen.

- Assist with the setup of facilities for meetings, conferences, events, etc.

- Perform routine maintenance of housekeeping equipment.

- Maintain outside walk areas, including sweeping debris and washing walkways.

- Maintain landscape: waters, cut and trim shrubs and grass.

- Rakes and dispose of leaves.

- Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Benefits:

Full-time employees receive:

- Paid medical, dental & life insurance for employee;

- Low-cost vision plan;

- Retirement plan: Member contribution rate 5% matching ratio (City to Member) 2 : 1, years required for vesting 5, retirement eligibility (Age/Service) 60/5, 0/20

- Employee assistance program;

- 12 paid holidays per year;

- Vacation ( 80 hrs of vacation a year for less than 5 yrs of service , 120 hrs of vacation a year for 5 yrs + of service;

- 80 hours of sick leave a year;

- 2 personal days a year

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

- Must have the physical ability to safely perform custodial, maintenance, and repair work.

- Ability to perform routine, repetitive tasks on a continuous basis.

- Ability to work independently.

- Must have visual acuity to determine cleanliness.

- Ability to understand and apply knowledge to use of MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets).

Tools/Equipment Used: Broom, mop, carpet cleaner (manual & electric), dollies, utility carts, ladders, various hand tools used for cleaning and landscaping;

Posture: Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; climbing; crawling; carrying

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent walking, climbing ladders and scaffolding; grasping/squeezing, wrist and finger flexion/extension, and overhead reaching;

Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (50 pounds and over) on a daily basis

Environment: Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, insects, dust, toxic chemicals and materials, noise, and vibration; may work alone; occasional prolonged or irregular hours

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress. Work with others in a professional manner.

*All duties to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

*All positions are considered essential and are subject to recall during emergencies

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.