Custodian; A263610-2 Building Maintenance

Performs general maintenance and repairs for City facilities, including sweeping, mopping, disinfecting areas, and other cleaning duties.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job‑related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Dusts chairs, tables, shelves, and other furniture or equipment; cleans and polishes furniture and metal or woodwork.
• Cleans and sanitizes bathrooms; replaces toilet paper and paper towels.
• Vacuums, sweeps, mops, and buffs the floors; shampoos carpet.
• Collects and disposes of trash and debris both indoor and outdoor.
• Performs minor repairs of leaking water lines, as needed; unclogs sinks and commodes.
• Performs general errands including delivering and distributing mail.
• Will be required to drive City vehicle for city business use.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge of:

• English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Cleaning solutions and chemicals
• Cleaning materials, methods, equipment, and procedures
• General carpentry, electrical, plumbing work, and air conditioning and heating systems
• Safety protocols

Skills and Abilities:

• Skill in organization and time management.
• Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries.
• Ability to comply with City policies and procedures.
• Ability to operate applicable equipment and machinery.

• Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
• Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.
• Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
• Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Seldom

• Construction site
• Confined space
• Warehouse environment

Sometimes

• Outdoor environment
• Street environment (near moving traffic)

Frequently

• Office or similar indoor environment
• Vehicles

Seldom

• Individuals who are hostile or irate
• Individuals with known violent backgrounds
• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
• Communicable diseases
• Moving mechanical parts

Sometimes

• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances
• Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)

Position will require the employee to travel.

Never

• Regional travel
• National travel
• International travel

Frequently

• Local travel

• At least eighteen (18) years of age.

• Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.

As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment.

Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.

A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at (956) 791‑7480 two days prior to the scheduled interview and/or test if applicable.

City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply. Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.