What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian position at City of Edinburg?
Job Title:
Custodian
Department:
Boys & Girls Club
Reports to:
Facility and Transportation Director
FLSA Classification:
Non-Exempt
Safety Sensitive Type:
Safety Sensitive
Effective Date:
10/01/2024
Job Summary:
Performs highly complex custodial work. Work involves performing and/or coordinating the cleaning and sanitation of city buildings and facilities and conducting inspections of buildings and equipment. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Essential Job Functions:
Note: This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position.
a. Coordinates and performs general custodial functions such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, and cleaning windows, light fixtures, and carpet.
b. Coordinates minor building repairs, scheduling, movement of office furniture and other items.
c. Performs minor maintenance and repair work on custodial equipment.
d. Cleans, dusts, and disinfects areas such as restrooms, offices, and other facilities; uses and applies cleaning chemicals as appropriate.
e. Cleans office furniture, walls, windows, and floors; and empties trash.
f. Operates floor maintenance equipment, including buffers, strippers, vacuums, and extractors.
g. Inspects buildings and facilities for cleanliness, completed work, and needed repairs.
h. Maintains inventory records of building property, custodial and maintenance tools and equipment, and custodial materials and supplies.
i. Secure buildings after working hours or as required.
j. Performs related work and reports as assigned.
Conditions of Employment:
a. Applicant will be subject to a complete background investigation. Incomplete, inaccurate and/or failure to report information will cause the applicant rejection from consideration.
b. Applicant must take and pass a pre-employment drug test administered by the City of Edinburg at the City's expense.
c. Must have a current valid class "C" driver's license from the Texas Department of Public Safety with a satisfactory driving record.
d. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Required Education:
High school diploma, G.E.D. or equivalency.
Education Preference:
Not Applicable
Educational Substitute:
Not Applicable
Required Work Experience:
No experience required
Experience Preference:
Not Applicable
Supervisory Experience Requirement:
Not applicable
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
a. Requires a working knowledge of custodial materials and chemicals, in the operation of custodial equipment, and in the use and maintenance of building maintenance tools and equipment.
b. Knowledge of cleaning techniques and procedures and of inventory control principles and methods.
c. Work requires the use of standard technical skills appropriate to the work environment of the organization.
d. Requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes.
e. Ability to use buffer, vacuum, polishers and other related cleaning materials.
Equipment Materials:
General office and safety equipment/materials to include but not limited to the following:
- Custodial Equipment/Supplies Glasses/Goggles/Gloves Steel Toe Boots
- Cleaning Equipment
- Hand Tools
Work Conditions:
Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk. Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.
Mental Demands:
While performing the duties of this class, the incumbent is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; use math and mathematical reasoning; perform detailed work, multiple deadlines and concurrent tasks; work with constant interruptions; and interact with staff and the public.
