Custodian, (B252310-5), 201, Administration

RE-POSTED ON 3/05/2025

Performs general maintenance and repairs for City facilities, including sweeping, mopping, disinfecting areas, and other cleaning duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
 

• Dusts chairs, tables, shelves, and other furniture or equipment; cleans and polishes furniture and metal or woodwork.
• Cleans and sanitizes bathrooms; replaces toilet paper and paper towels.
• Vacuums, sweeps, mops, and buffs the floors; shampoos carpet.
• Collects and disposes of trash and debris both indoor and outdoor.
• Performs minor repairs of leaking water lines, as needed; unclogs sinks and commodes.
• Performs general errands including delivering and distributing mail.
• Performs related work as required.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Knowledge of cleaning solutions and chemicals
• Knowledge of cleaning materials, methods, equipment, and procedures
• Knowledge of general carpentry, electrical, plumbing work, and air conditioning and heating systems
• Knowledge of safety protocols

Skills and Abilities:

• Skill in organization and time management 
• Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships 
• Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
• Ability to comply with City policies and procedures
• Ability to operate applicable equipment and machinery

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Effort Requirements
Position will have the following exposures

• Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
• Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards.        Occasional outside work.
• Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
• Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Work Environment Locations 
Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments
 
Seldom

• Construction site
• Confined space 

 
Sometimes

• Warehouse environment

 
Frequently

• Outdoor environment
• Street environment (near moving traffic)
• Vehicles

Often

• Office or similar indoor environment

Exposures
Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements
 
 
Seldom

• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)

 
Sometimes

• Individuals who are hostile or irate
• Individuals with known violent backgrounds
• Communicable diseases
• Moving mechanical parts
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances
• Loud noises (85 decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)

 
Travel 
Position will require the employee to travel
 
Never:

• Regional travel
• National travel
• International travel

 
Frequently

• Local travel

At least eighteen (18) years of age. Required Licenses or Certifications

• Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.

 

As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment.
 

Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.
 

Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions/positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
 

A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at (956) 791-7480 two days prior to the scheduled interview and/or test if applicable.      
 

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