Custodian

Overview

Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!

The Parks, Recreation and Community Service Department is actively seeking two (2) Custodians to work in their Senior Centers.

Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.

This is service--maintenance work in the cleaning and housekeeping of buildings, facilities and grounds. Work requires the knowledge of work routines and procedures used in custodial work which is learned on the job. Contacts with people require basic courtesy and tact. The custodial work is strictly routine, following specified instructions and established work routines involving similar situations. The work is performed inside and outside where there are some risks and hazards, but they are known, predictable, and controllable.

Operates cleaning equipment and power tools and uses hazardous chemicals. The physical demands consist of walking, standing, sitting, and bending, exposure to dust, dirt and other unpleasant conditions and moving and lifting cleaning equipment and furniture weighing up to 50 pounds. Schedule may include evening or weekend work, as required. The work is performed under immediate supervision where the work assignments are subject to established procedures and routines.

• Sweeps and mops floors, steps, and corridors.
• Vacuums and shampoos carpets.
• Strips, seals, waxes and buffs floors.
• Washes windows, glass doors, partitions, woodwork, and walls.
• Dusts and polishes furniture, equipment, machines, woodwork, shelves, and blinds.
• Cleans fixtures, toilets, tile, floors and walls in restrooms.
• Replenishes supplies in restrooms and replaces light bulbs.
• Collects and disposes of trash from offices, hallways, and walkways and grounds.
• Orders cleaning supplies.
• Maintains records for proper inventory control.
• Operates powered cleaning equipment.
• Performs minor maintenance of equipment.
• Depending on assignment, assists senior citizens with preparing and serving meals.
• Depending on assignment, assists senior citizens with activities.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville’s competencies.
• Performs related work as required.

• Knowledge of the standard tools, materials, and procedures used in janitorial work.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions associated with custodial work.
• Ability to read and understand warning labels on solvent chemicals.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to make minor repairs to cleaning tools and equipment.
• Ability to perform a variety of physical labor and duties associated with custodial tasks.
• Ability to operate, maintain, and care for cleaning equipment.
• Depending on assignment, must have ability to travel between various locations to meet the assignments of the position.

• Ability to read and write English.
• Physically able to move and lift cleaning equipment and furniture.

• The probationary period for this class is six (6) months.
• This is a non-competitive class which does not require an examination for filling vacancies.
• Depending upon assignment, must pass background screening on a local, state and federal level as required by the State of Florida Children and Family Services or Elder Affairs.
• This position performs safety-sensitive functions which are subject to pre-employment, random and other drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonville’s Drug Free Workplace Policy (Directive 0401).

• Depending upon assignment, a valid driver’s license may be required prior to appointment and must be maintained.
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