Custodian

Requires successful post-offer completion of a background investigation, physical exam, and drug test (including THC) as a condition of employment with the City of Joplin.

Positions at airport facilities require additional criminal history records check by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) which includes fingerprinting.

Under general supervision; performs a variety of cleaning, building and ground maintenance duties in addition to minor repair activities around various City facilities.

• Cleans, vacuums, scrubs floors, washes windows and equipment, dusts, polishes furniture, and sanitizes restroom facilities.
• Sets up chairs, tables, and other equipment for meetings and other activities.
• Maintains an inventory of equipment, tools, supplies, and materials at the assigned facility.
• Ensures facilities are properly locked at closing time as required at airport facilities.
• Performs building maintenance and repair duties including stripping, waxing, and buffing floors, changing light bulbs, and painting.
• Empties trash and recycling receptacles; ensures receptacles are outside for trash and recycling services.
• Contributes effectively to the assigned Department, communicates effectively with co-workers, both within the department as well as outside the department. Maintains satisfactory attendance to ensure duties are performed without negatively impacting co-workers or delivery of service to the public.
• Maintains the confidentiality of files, records, reports as required by law, City policy, and procedures.

Knowledge of:
Equipment and supplies used for cleaning and custodial duties; general building maintenance methods and practices including painting, plumbing, floor stripping and waxing, and light carpentry; general groundskeeping methods and practices including equipment use and maintenance.

Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff and the public; understanding and following oral and written instructions; cleaning and maintaining building and grounds.

High school diploma or GED equivalent required.

One year of full-time custodial experience preferred, but not required.

Possess and maintain a valid state issued driver's license.