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Custodian

City of Portsmouth, NH
Portsmouth, NH Full Time
POSTED ON 1/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/10/2025
Job Advertisement

Pay range for Facilities Custodian is $20.52 - $22.62 an hour per the 1386A Working Agreement. Detailed information about 1386A Working Agreement salary schedule and benefits can be found here: https://www.cityofportsmouth.com/hr/employment-contracts The City offers a generous compensation and benefits package that includes retirement paid time off including vacation holidays medical & dental insurance flexible spending account professional development career growth longevity incentives and more! The purpose of this position is to maintain public buildings and grounds under his/her care in a safe clean sanitary neat appearing comfortable and fully functioning condition for use by its occupants. These objectives are accomplished by performing routine maintenance work in operating building mechanical and electrical systems; repairing other building systems such as doorways windows locking devices pumps and plumbing fixtures; refinishing ceiling wall and floor surfaces; maintaining trees shrubs grass and other plants adjacent to assigned buildings and performing all types of custodial work responsive to the needs of building occupants weather conditions and special building uses or features such as gyms pools auditoriums and related equipment. Performance is subject to review according to the City's personnel plan through observation reports and the results achieved.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar; related; or a logical assignment to; or extension of; the position.

  • Reviews the operating condition of all building systems. Adjusts and maintains system control devices to keep them functioning in a safe; clean manner to make sure the facility is safe; comfortable and convenient for its occupants.
  • Assists in providing for the specialized care of mechanical and other building systems. Calls skilled trade workers according to established procedures and under contract or otherwise understood as having assigned responsibility for equipment maintenance or types of skilled work such as electrical; plumbing; and air conditioning.
  • Inspects the overall and specific physical condition of and maintains all walkways; halls; stairs; floors; carpets; furniture; windows; walls; displays; kitchens; lavatories; and fixtures by sweeping; mopping; disinfecting; waxing; vacuuming; dusting; polishing and cleaning to assure that facilities under his/her care are clean; neat in appearance an serviceable.
  • Cleans and sanitizes drinking fountains; lavatories; coffee or refreshment areas and kitchens. Stocks lavatories and kitchen areas as needed.
  • Empties and washes all wastebaskets and trash receptacles and replaces liners.
  • Dusts all surfaces including those above hand height (e.g.; air intakes and outlets; door and windowsills; desks; shelving; etc.) Moves furniture; boxes; and equipment as required.
  • Keeps assigned building exteriors free from litter and graffiti.
  • Removes ice and snow from walks; entrances; and steps using hand tools and mechanized or power-driven equipment.
  • Is subject to call out to respond to emergencies after normal working hours.

Minimum Required Qualifications

An applicant for this position must have a high school diploma or a graduate equivalency diploma (GED) and at least one (1) year of work experience in custodial and minor maintenance work.

Full Job Description

Facilities Custodian.pdf

Disclaimer

The essential functions and duties described herein are normal for this position. They are intended as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar related or a logical assignment to or extension of the position. Other duties may be required and assigned by the supervisor. The City of Portsmouth is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran status or genetic information. The City is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodations contact our Human Resources Director by phone 603-610-4478.

Application Special Instructions

Finalist must complete pre-employment screening drug testing & background check.

Salary : $21 - $23

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