Custodian - Public Works

Job Overview

The purpose of this classification is to perform manual work functions associated with the cleaning and janitorial maintenance of city buildings, offices, and related facilities.

Schedule is full time, working Monday - Friday 6:00 am - 2:30 pm.

• 12 Scheduled Paid Holidays a Year
• Paid Vacation Time & Paid Sick Leave
• BCBS Health & Dental - Low Premiums
• Retirement Systems of Alabama

• Cleans and maintains City buildings, offices, or other facilities as assigned on a scheduled basis.
• Vacuums, sweeps, mops, scrubs, strips, waxes, and/or shampoos carpet or floor surfaces located in hallways, stairs, lobbies, offices, restrooms, kitchens/breakrooms, conference rooms, public rooms, elevators, storage rooms, and other areas; performs spot cleaning as needed.
• Cleans, dusts and polishes furniture, equipment, artwork, fixtures, surfaces, walls, wood paneling, window sills, trim, doors, cabinets, vents, or other surfaces; cleans office equipment, tables, and telephones; washes/cleans glass doors, windows, and blinds.
• Cleans, deodorizes, and disinfects bathrooms; cleans mirrors and showers; replenishes soap products and paper products.
• Cleans and disinfects public telephones, water fountains, or other public facilities.
• Cleans kitchen/breakroom equipment, such as coffeepots, coffee machines, microwaves, refrigerators, dishware, or vending machines; cleans sinks and countertops; replenishes soap products and paper products.
• Empties and cleans trash containers; replaces trash liners in trash containers; picks up and disposes of trash from floor/ground areas; carries/transports trash to dumpster or other designated trash receptacle.
• Maintains building entrances and walkways as needed, which may include sweeping mats or walkways, emptying ashtrays/urns, or picking up and disposing of debris/litter from grounds.
• Performs exterior building maintenance or grounds maintenance tasks as needed, which may include mowing grass, raking leaves, blowing leaves or other debris from walkways and parking lots, spreading fertilizer, trimming bushes, cleaning interior/exterior window surfaces, replacing air filters, replacing light bulbs, or performing minor mechanical repairs.
• Performs general or manual tasks associated with work activities as needed, which may include watering plants, maintaining a neat/tidy environment in public areas, assembling furniture, moving furniture/equipment, folding or stacking tables/chairs, setting up rooms for meetings/events, or loading/unloading materials.
• Operates/utilizes various equipment, tools, and supplies which may include a vacuum cleaner, carpet cleaner/extractor, buffing machine, floor stripper, lawn mower, leaf blower, weed eater, hedge clipper, mop, broom, cleaning supplies, ladder, carpentry tools, hand tools, or general office equipment.
• Utilizes precautionary safety equipment and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.
• Performs general maintenance tasks necessary to keep machinery, equipment, and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, refilling fluids, washing/cleaning equipment, or cleaning work/storage areas; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment.
• Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; places safety cones, markers, or signs to alert employees/citizens of work areas, wet floors, or other potential hazards; locks/secures chemical storage areas.
• Monitors inventory levels of equipment, cleaning materials, tools, and supplies; ensures availability of adequate materials to conduct work activities; initiates requests for new or replacement items; stocks or distributes supply items.
• Assists in maintaining security of buildings/facilities; locks/unlocks buildings/offices as appropriate; turns off lights, copiers, and other office equipment not in use.
• Reports problems such as water leaks, power failures, electrical problems, malfunctioning equipment, property damage, or other potential problems involving building operations; takes basic corrective action as appropriate; reports problems to appropriate personnel.
• Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, time sheets, or other documents.
• Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, equipment operating manuals, policies, procedures, handbooks, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
• Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems; responds to requests for service or assistance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of basic arithmetic operations.
• Skill in starting, stopping, operating and monitoring the functioning of equipment,…