Part-Time Custodian

Overview

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.

• Depending upon assignment, a valid driver’s license may be required prior to appointment and must be maintained.
• City of Jacksonville Certification as a Public Driver, depending on assignment, may be required and must be maintained.
• CPR and First Aid Certification is required within six months of appointment and must be maintained.

• 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).

A fully completed online application is required. Apply at  Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. Transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school’s name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred.

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