Custodial Laborer (Non-Union)

Job Posting Information

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)

• Provide comprehensive cleaning services for City facilities.
• Clean, dust, sanitize, and in other manners maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment in and around City facilities assigned.
• Maintain spaces and equipment in City facilities assigned in a safe, efficient, and attractive and welcome manner by performing simple custodial maintenance.
• Remove snow, ice, and other impediments and hazards to safe access to the City facilities assigned.
• Collect and recycle or dispose of unwanted materials.
• Move, transport, and arrange tables, chairs, office furniture, and other items to provide the required resources at the proper place and time.
• Ensure security and reduce environmental demands by locking and unlocking doors, turning off lights, closing windows, and similar.
• Perform maintenance painting and minor repair work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Age Requirement
A. Must be age 18 or older.

Experience Requirement
A. Experience performing general cleaning and custodial maintenance.

License Requirement
A. Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota driver's license or equivalent.

Knowledge Requirements
A. Knowledge of general safety practices and procedures.
B. Knowledge of basic arithmetic necessary to calculate portions of cleaning materials.
C. Knowledge of the methods and materials used in the cleaning and maintenance of facilities.

Skill Requirements
A. Skill in providing good customer service for people working in or visiting City facilities.
B. Skill in cleaning and maintaining various surfaces using a variety of methods.
C. Skill in making minor repairs to equipment used in custodial and maintenance work.
D. Skill in the operation of power floor maintenance equipment.

Ability Requirements
A. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and others.
B. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
C. Ability to read and understand custodial and maintenance equipment manuals.
D. Ability to climb ladders.
E. Ability to work in dusty, dirty, wet, and cold conditions.
F. Ability to walk, kneel, climb, stand, stoop, crouch, reach, and do related physical activities.
G. Ability to lift and carry equipment and supplies such as boxes of paper, mop buckets, and furniture weighing up to 55 pounds.
H. Ability to perform physical labor outdoors in all kinds of weather.
I. Ability to attend work as scheduled.

Selection Process Information

Non-Discrimination
The City of Duluth is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, disability, genetic information, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.

Alternative Exam Process (does not apply to Charter Appointment, provisional, temporary, or part-time non-union selections)
For individuals who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), alternative examination processes are available on an individual basis upon prior arrangement. Contact Human Resources at 218-730-5210, as soon as possible prior to the scheduled date of the exam. TDD services are available through 218-730-5630.

Work Eligibility
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the City of Duluth requires verification of identity and work eligibility at the point of hire.

Right to Appeal (does not apply to Charter Appointment, provisional, temporary, or part-time non-union selections)
Any applicant who has been found qualified to participate in a selection process for a position in the classified service who has reason to contest the validity or fairness of any step in the selection process may appeal to the Civil Service Board within 10 calendar days of the examination. (If the examination is an Education/Experience Review, the applicant must appeal within 10 calendar days of the closing date for accepting applications.) The notice of appeal shall be in writing, shall contain a complete statement of the matter in controversy and the relief requested, and shall be signed and dated by the appellant. The notice shall be addressed to the Civil Service Board and be delivered to the Human Resources Office. If an applicant wishes to file an appeal electronically, the notice should be sent by email to hrinformation@duluthmn.gov.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE
Does not apply to Charter Appointment, provisional, seasonal, temporary, or part-time non-union selections

OPEN SELECTIONS
If claiming veteran's preference, please attach to your application (via file upload) a copy of all documents required for the option that applies to you:

Veteran
1.) "Member Copy 4" DD214 or DD215 indicating an honorable discharge.

Disabled Veteran
1.) "Member Copy 4" DD214 or DD215 indicating an honorable discharge;
2.) FL-802, FL 21-802, or letter of disability or equivalent from USDVA Board's written decision of a compensation rating of 10% or greater, dated within 12 months.

Spouse of Disabled Veteran
1.) Copy of Marriage Certificate;
2.) "Member Copy 4" DD214 or DD215 indicating an honorable discharge;
3.) FL-802, FL 21-802, or letter of disability or equivalent from USDVA Board's written decision of a compensation rating of 10% or greater, dated within 12 months. (Eligible only if the veteran is unable to qualify for the specific position being applied for as a result of the service-connected disability.)

Spouse of Deceased Veteran
1.) Copy of Marriage Certificate;
2.) Death Certificate or other proof of death;
3.) "Member Copy 4" DD214 or DD215 indicating an honorable discharge. If Disabled Veteran, also include
4.) FL-802, FL 21-802, or letter of disability or equivalent from USDVA Board's written decision of a compensation rating of 10% or greater, dated within 12 months. (Eligible only if applicant has not remarried and the veteran died during active duty or as a result of an injury received from active duty.)

Preference points will be added to Veteran, Spouse of Disabled or Deceased Veteran, or Disabled Veteran's score only if the applicant successfully completes all phases of the exam process and Human Resources has received all supporting documentation.

PROMOTIONAL OR INTERNAL SELECTIONS
If claiming veteran's preference, please attach to your application (via file upload) a copy of the documents listed below:

Disabled Veteran
1.) "Member Copy 4" DD214 or DD215 indicating an honorable discharge;
2.) FL-802, FL 21-802, or letter of disability or equivalent from USDVA Board's written decision of a compensation rating of 50% or greater, dated within 12 months.

Preference points will be awarded to Disabled Veteran's score one time, on first promotional or internal only selection process after securing City employment, and only if the applicant successfully completes all phases of the exam process and Human Resources has received all supporting documentation.

Please refer to Minnesota Statute 197.455 for additional information about Veteran's Preference.