Summer Custodian

Job Summary

This is moderately heavy manual work which involves seasonal or temporary, routine housekeeping and domestic tasks of various buildings. The position reports to an assigned supervisor.

Monday-Friday, late afternoon to evening availability needed. This is a 20‑hour per week position.

Hourly rate: $16.16. Position is continuous.

• Demonstrates an understanding and reflection of the City’s mission, vision, and values and a commitment to achieve organizational goals aligned with the City’s strategic plan.
• Champions a high‑performance work culture that encourages and embraces new ideas, develops individuals, and welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives.
• Articulates strategic and innovative thinking and provides clarity to deliver superior services.
• Approaches the job with enthusiasm and curiosity to promote a solutions‑oriented work culture.

• Effectively manages assignments and priorities to ensure the fulfillment of projects, tasks, and responsibilities.
• Follows suggested procedures to assure the highest standards of risk management, employee safety and risk avoidance.

• Primary responsibilities include the use of proper methods and materials in cleaning and otherwise caring for buildings and equipment.

• Supports honest and transparent decision‑making.
• Collaborates with all team members in a way that builds upon ideas and takes personal accountability and ownership of projects, roles, and assignments.
• Openly exhibits a positive attitude, in words and action, and encourages others to do the same.
• Performs related work as required.

As a condition of employment, City of Largo employees will be required to work as directed during an undeclared and/or a declared emergency. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the official job description.

• Certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within 6 months; training provided.
• Experience in custodial work preferred; must be at least 18 years old.

• Some knowledge of the materials, chemicals, methods, and equipment typically used in janitorial work.
• Ability to learn the duties of a custodian.
• Ability to understand and follow simple instructions.
• Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to cleaning equipment.
• Ability to perform heavy manual routine custodial tasks.

Work Environment: 50% inside a climate‑controlled building; 50% outside which may include driving.

Physical Requirements:

The essential functions of the job require sitting approximately one (1) hour per day, standing and/or walking (7) hours per shift. Frequent requirements include bending/stooping, climbing, crawling, fine manipulations, grasping, kneeling, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive lifting/carrying of objects weighing 15 to 44 pounds, and team lifting/carrying of objects weighing 45 pounds and over.

Sensory Requirements:
Hearing – Ability to understand what others are saying in normal conversation in person and on the telephone, and ability to detect specific noises and proper equipment operation. Speaking – Ability to communicate orally with others in person and on the telephone, and to be able to acknowledge instructions. Seeing – Ability to operate a vehicle and equipment.

Driving:
Some positions may require some driving of personal vehicle, city van or truck. Possession of a valid Florida License Class “E” Driver’s License required.

Technology:
Ability to operate telephones, smart phones, tablets, photocopiers, printers, desktop and/or laptop computers, calculators, and all associated software.

• Yes – Drug testing (Safety Sensitive)
• No – Childcare fingerprinting
• No – Credit check

As mandated by the FDLE, CJSTC, and the Largo Police Department, this position may be subject to additional security clearances due to access to the police department facility or electronic data.

• Full‑time members:
  Defined Contribution 401(a) Plan with generous City match.
• Public Safety team members:
  Participation in retirement plans outlined in their respective union agreements.
• All members:
  Optional Deferred Compensation 457(b) and/or Roth 457(b) plans; 11 paid holidays; 24/7 access to fitness centers; tuition reimbursement; ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage; wellness programs;
  Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Accounts (HSA); paid life insurance; AD&D coverage; optional supplemental life insurance.