Service - Facility Housekeeping Technician

The City of Grove City is currently seeking a Facility Housekeeping Technician to join our growing Facilities team. This is a second shift role ensuring the cleanliness of various City-owned buildings and venues. If you are self-motivated and able to work independently, apply today to join our dynamic team! 

The Facility Housekeeping Technician, under the immediate supervision of the Facilities Housekeeping Coordinator is responsible for the cleanliness and day-to-day servicing of City buildings and facilities.

The ideal candidate must: 

• Be at least 18 years of age and have completed secondary education (high school diploma or GED). 
• Possess a valid Ohio driver's license and must be able to qualify for and remain insurable under the City's vehicle insurance policy.
• Demonstrate good verbal communication skills and be able to interact professionally with City officials and members of the public. 
• Have any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to 1-3 years in Facility Services, custodial, or janitorial roles.

This is a second shift role working Monday through Friday from 5 pm until 2 am.

Note to Applicants: This application contains questions designed to assess your readiness for the position of Facility Housekeeping Technician. To be considered for the position your complete application must be submitted no later than April 11, 2025.The Facility Housekeeping Technician shall perform the following duties: 

• Performs basic cleaning procedures including, but not limited to, trash removal, cleaning waste receptacles, wall and interior window washing, dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and restocking paper supplies.
• Performs advanced cleaning and disinfecting procedures including, but not limited to, offices, meeting rooms, lobby areas, restrooms, hallways, break rooms and stairways.
• Performs complex cleaning procedures including stripping, waxing, and buffing vinyl tile surfaces in accordance with manufacture’s recommendations.
• Performs various levels of carpet cleaning.
• Operates power cleaning equipment such as vacuum cleaner, carpet extractor, floor buffer’s, floor cleaners, and power washers.
• Inspects custodial equipment and tools on a regular basis.
• Assists Facility Housekeeping Coordinator with inventory orders, control and deliveries in a timely manner.
• Assists Facility Housekeeping Coordinator with scheduled and unscheduled facility and site inspections.
• Assists Facility Housekeeping Coordinator with Part-time employee schedules, after hour calls and shift coverage.
• Assists with snow/ice removal from building entrances of all City owned and operated facilities as needed.
• Assists in moving furniture, loading and unloading freight up to 50 lbs.
• Operates and maintains City owned equipment and vehicles as assigned.
• Demonstrates regular attendance.
• Prepares and submits records of work completed in a timely manner.
• Performs other custodial duties as assigned by the Facilities Housekeeping Coordinator.

Works around motorized equipment, is exposed to environmental conditions; exposed to possible injury from extremely noisy conditions above 85 db; exposed to possible injury from hazardous gases, chemicals, flammables, air contaminants; exposed to wet walking surfaces; works in inclement weather conditions (snow, sleet, rain etc); exposed to traffic; exposed to dirt, dust and odor; employee may exert in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Experience in development and management of custodial staff; Sound knowledge of custodial methods, equipment and materials; Knowledge of inventory control; ability to adjust work hours to accommodate City needs; access to personal transportation; ability to pass background checks; ability to work independently; City/department goals and objectives; City/department policies and procedures; English grammar and spelling; workplace safety; local geographical area.

General knowledge in computer operation; use of modern office equipment; electronics; motor vehicle operation.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, picture or schedule form; interpret extensive variety of technical material in books, journals, and manuals; problem solving; determine material and equipment needs; complete routine forms; communicate effectively; recognize safety warnings; understand technical manuals and verbal communications; travel to gain access to work site.

Must be able to maintain insurability under the City’s vehicle insurance policy.

Minimum Qualifications:  Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to 1-3 years in Facility Services, custodial, or janitorial roles.

Salary : $49,421 - $86,216