What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian position at Borough of Phoenixville?
Summary
Under immediate supervision of the Assistant Public Works Director, perform all custodian tasks for Borough Hall, the Parks & Recreation building, and other Borough properties as directed. Work involves physically strenuous activities such as mopping, sweeping, window cleaning, lifting trash cans, climbing ladders, moving office furniture, etc.
Qualifications, Skills, & Knowledge Requirements
- Requires a high school diploma or equivalent
- Experience as a custodian in a commercial setting preferred
- Must possess general knowledge and ability to operate Borough-owned vehicles and cleaning equipment
- Must have knowledge of proper cleaning techniques and cleanliness standards
- Ability to follow the cleaning schedule as provided
- Must have attention to detail
- Must have the ability to meet the approved physical standards
Licenses/Certifications
- Possession of a valid PA Driver's License
- Must pass all background checks including but not limited to: PA State Criminal Background check, FBI clearance, PA Child Abuse clearance
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform all custodial duties such as sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors
- Clean/polish gymnasium floor as directed
- Dust and wipe down surfaces
- Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies, notify supervisor when re-order needed
- Perform internal maintenance of Borough buildings as required
- Understand and comply with all Borough employee policies and procedures
- Respond to inquiries, complaints, or grievances in a timely and professional manner
- Perform other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements
- Ability to push, pull, lift, and move objects that weigh up to 50 pounds
- Ability to sit, stand, perform fine manipulation, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Ability to withstand noise
- Ability to withstand dirt, dust, pollen, and odors
- May be exposed to animals, insects, chemicals
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $25.04 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Commercial cleaning: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Location:
- Phoenixville, PA 19460 (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Phoenixville, PA 19460 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25