Custodial Services - Custodian - Part Time

Custodian - Part Time

General Description: Under general and limited supervision, perform a wide variety of custodial maintenance duties to provide a clean, orderly, and safe environment in public buildings. Responsibilities include cleaning, housekeeping, and light maintenance of assigned spaces.

Supervision: This position exercises no supervision over other employees.

• Sweep, vacuum, and mop floors.
• Dust and clean offices and other work areas.
• Collect and remove waste.
• Clean and restock restrooms.
• Strip and wax floors.
• Move or lift furniture, boxes, and other materials.
• Open and close the facility for use and secure the facility for closing.
• Operate carpet extractor machine and buffers to polish floors.
• Operate a City vehicle or personal vehicle to travel between City facilities to complete assigned work.

Other Job Related Duties: Perform other job related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Tools, chemicals, materials, methods, and best practices used in custodial operations.
• Occupational hazards and safety precautions of custodial operations.
• Proper use and care of a variety of tools, materials, and equipment common to custodial operations.

• Operate a variety of custodial equipment including vacuum cleaner, carpet machine, and buffer.

• Maintain a schedule of cleaning with minimal supervision.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instruction.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships internally and externally.
• Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.
• Perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.

Experience: Experience in custodial work is preferred.

Education/Training: Formal or informal education or training ensuring the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance is required.

License or Certificate: A current valid Texas driver’s license, or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment, or a military waiver is required.

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:

• Exposure to noise, outdoors, vibration, and confining work spaces.
• Exposure to chemicals and mechanical and electrical hazards.
• Ability to travel to different sites.
• Weight lifting demands:
  Light (≤20 lbs), Medium (≤50 lbs), Heavy (≤100 lbs), Very Heavy (team lifting >100 lbs).

Codes represent the frequency of tasks during a typical workday.

• E – Extensive (100–70% of time)
• M – Moderate (60–30% of time)
• I – Infrequent (20–10% of time)
• A – Almost Never (