Custodial Services - Custodian

City Hall, 555 Walnut Street, Abilene, Texas, United States of America

Posted Monday, February 9, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Under general and limited supervision, perform a wide variety of custodial maintenance duties in order to provide a clean, orderly and safe environment in public buildings. Performs cleaning, housekeeping, and light maintenance of assigned space.

This position exercises no supervision over other employees.

• Sweep and mop floors; vacuum.
• Dust and clean offices and other work areas.
• Collect and remove waste.
• Clean & 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.
• Daily operate a City vehicle or personal vehicle to travel between City facilities in order to complete assigned work.

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 and work with a minimum of supervision.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both 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.

For positions with more than one level, all listed requirements at the lower levels are required at the higher levels. Any combination equivalent to experience and training to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying. Knowledge, skills, and abilities may be obtained through:

• Six (6) months of experience in custodial work is preferred.

• Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance is preferred.
• Any Janitorial certification, training, or relevant certification/training is preferred.

• A current valid Texas driver’s license, the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment, or a military waiver is preferred.

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:

May be required to obtain CJIS Security Awareness Certificate (Level 1 for Police or Airport).

May be required to complete and pass a Fingerprint-Based Criminal History Records Check (CHRC for Police or Airport).

May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, or other non-traditional schedules.

Exposure to noise, outdoors, vibration, and confining work spaces.

Exposure to chemicals and mechanical and electrical hazards.

With or without accommodation, the “X” indicates the overall strength demand of the position during a typical workday:

• ___ Sedentary – lifting of no more than 10 pounds
• ___ Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carrying up to 10 pounds
• X Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds; carrying up to 25 pounds
• ___ Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds; carrying up to 50 pounds
• ___ Very Heavy – team lifting over 100 pounds; carrying more than 50 pounds

The following describes whether or not the position is expected to exert the physical demands listed during a typical workday as well as the overall frequency of the task: