Custodian (Part Time)

Posting number: 01918

Department: Recreation

Job classification: Custodian - Part-time

Posting type: Open

Categories: Recreation, Parks and Recreation, Parks, Custodial

Summary

Under the general supervision of Recreation Superintendent, performs a wide range of custodial tasks of routine difficulty involving the use of cleaning equipment and materials and set-up. Performs other work as required.

Examples of duties

• Sweeps, mops, polishes and vacuums.* Washes walls, windows, woodwork, and mirrors.* Cleans all rest rooms and fixtures: checks and stocks supplies; ensures that all lavatory installations are working and reports those that need repair.* Removes and disposes of all rubbish and trash in designated areas.* Sets up and breaks down tables and chairs for scheduled events.* Cleans outdoor grounds and removal of rubbish.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

• Answers phones when necessary.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Florida driver's license is required. Applicants who possess a valid out of state driver's license must obtain the Florida driver's license within 10 days of employment.

Supplemental information

• Knowledge of building/office cleaning processes, supplies, and equipment.* Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to read directions as provided on cleaning supplies.* Ability to perform routine physical custodial duties without immediate supervision.* Ability to operate hand tools and power equipment.* Ability to work effectively with other employees.* Ability to work evening and weekend hours as required.* Ability to work all days of the week and at various times as required

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to hear, speak and understand conversation in a normal tone of voice.* Ability to see, read, and write.* Ability to use small hand tools which require the use of hands, wrists, and fingers.* Ability to move back and forth and sideways while in a bending, kneeling, or squatting position.* Ability to stay in a bending, kneeling, or squatting position for periods less than 10 minutes.* Ability to go from a standing or sitting position to a bending, kneeling, or squatting position, or vice-versa, periodically.* Ability to walk, stand, and sit for periods longer than 30 minutes but not to exceed 8 hours consecutively.* Ability to walk continuously for more than 5 minutes at a time throughout the working day.* Ability to lift, carry, push and pull items which weigh up to 50 pounds over uneven terrain, up/down stairs or ladders.* Ability to carry items for a distance which ranges from 10 feet to no more than 300 yards.* Ability to lift and/or carry items which are considered awkward to grasp or hold on to.* Ability to lift items (weighing no more than 50 pounds) above the head or down from over the head.* Ability to hold items (weighing 1 to 50 pounds) for a period less than 10 minutes.* Ability to work in undesirable conditions including dust, dirt, heat, humidity, and chemicals.