Custodial Tech - LPD Facility

Public Works Department is seeking full time custodians to perform routine semiskilled and heavy manual work in the care and cleaning of the new Lynchburg Public Safety Building. The starting pay for the position is $19.83/hour that includes certification for approved background checks that must be maintained. 

This position is full time and offers competitive benefits. Check out the benefits!!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. 

Ensures the delivery of excellent customer service by performing responsible functions in the safety, security, maintenance, and regular care of the Lynchburg Public Safety Building. Assists in the coordination of various services in cooperation with internal and external customers

• Utilizes appropriate interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with a diverse customer base some of which may occasionally display emotions such as confusion, frustration, or anger;
• Performs the following regular custodial cleaning functions in your assigned buildings:
  • Performs Basic sweeping, vacuuming, and mopping of floors;
  • Cleaning Carpets with Extractor
  • Spot Cleaning Carpet and Upholstered Furniture
  • Operate a Wet/Dry Vacuum
  • Cleaning and Disinfecting Urinal, Toilets and Lavatories
  • Refilling Soap, Towel and Toilet Tissue Dispensers
  • Wash Windows, Walls, Woodwork and Bathroom Fixtures Using Ladders.
  • Gathers and disposes of trash from interior and exterior of assigned buildings; gathers paper for recycling
  • Dusts office furniture, partitions, high and low ledges and moldings, and venetian blinds
  • Assist with Cleaning Parking Decks;
• Reports repairs beyond capabilities of custodial workers to supervisor or crew leader;
• May perform routine security to include locking and unlocking doors and deactivating alarm system of assigned building, and reports unusual observations to supervisors;
• Monitors cleaning of stairwells, elevators, restrooms, hallways, and meeting rooms;
• Assists customers in accessing services;
• Cleans and maintains the sidewalks and steps adjacent to assigned buildings;
• Maintains flexibility to work all city buildings as needed as well as occasionally working outside normal hours; 
• Loading and Unloading Cleaning & Polishing Equipment;
• Loading and Unloading Materials from Truck or Van;
• Maintains inventory of cleaning supplies, materials, and equipment in custodial closets;
• Reports repairs beyond capabilities of custodial workers to supervisor;
• May perform routine security to include locking and unlocking doors and deactivating alarm system of assigned building, and reports unusual observations to supervisors;
• Responds to special requests from user agencies;
• Responds to emergencies such as snow, flood, wind storms, etc.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Other duties provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.

When unusual situations occur and/or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery

 SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

 None

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
10th Grade and some building cleaning experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Relevant background checks must be completed and approved.  

Based on assignment, will require Criminal Record Check, reference checks and drug screen as part of physical examination and/or driving record check completed prior to employment.

Must successfully complete IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management (NIMS) training within 90 days of employment.  May also be required to complete higher levels of NIMS training as determined appropriate for the position. 

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