Senior Services Custodian Job Mesquite area,Nevada USA,Maintenance/Cleaning

Job descriptions/specifications are intended to indicate the essential functions and levels of work difficulty of the position and are not intended to describe in detail all of the position's specific duties and responsibilities nor exclude other duties of a similar level or difficulty. Additionally, it is not intended to limit management's rights to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision.

DEFINITION:

Under the general direction of the Senior Services Supervisor, performs a variety of custodial and routine maintenance tasks.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(Essential functions that the individual who holds the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation.)

Serve as a representative of the City of Mesquite, demonstrating a positive attitude and progressive actions through the display of professionalism, courtesy, and appropriate tact and discretion in all interactions with other employees and with the public.

Perform general, routine custodial duties, to include but not limited to mopping, sweeping, scrubbing, vacuuming, cleaning, and sanitizing restrooms, lifting, and washing windows.

Maintains adequate supplies of hand towels, toilet paper, and soap in restroom dispensers; cleans and polishes mirrors, fixtures, elevators, handrails, and water fountain.

Perform routine maintenance to custodial equipment such as the floor machine (empty and clean) and polish machine. Wash mop heads and cleaning towels.

Empty trash receptacles, dispose trash into dumpster.

Report needs and concerns to appropriate staff, which may include submitting or recommending work orders and checking supply levels.

Follow procedures and label instructions for the use of chemical cleaners and floor machine to prevent damage to the floors.

Dust and cleans windowsills, window blinds, handrails, and fixtures.

Wash doors, walls, ceilings, and furniture.

Identifies items needing repair, such as chipped tile, broken doors and torn carpets to the supervisor, and reports safety or fire hazards to the supervisor.

Maintains basic work activity logs and timesheets.

Ensures all doors and windows within City facilities are locked, night lights are on and unnecessary lighting is turned off during non-business hours.

Provide support to the homebound meal program as needed for the deliveries of meals.

Be dependable and meet acceptable attendance requirement at all times.

Follow all applicable safety rules and regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The degree of knowledge and ability as outlined under this section is that which is necessary to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of this position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the City of Mesquite Senior Services Division of the Athletics & Leisure Services Department.
Procedures for proper cleaning methods and cross contamination; methods and techniques used to clean materials, disinfect, and use stripping agents.
Safety pertaining to the occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Read, understand, and interpret instruction manuals and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Work effectively in the absence of supervision; work independently and as part of a team.
Work under deadlines with constant interruptions; establish.
Maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of work areas.
Skill in using hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, and sockets; operates power equipment such as buffers and extractors, performs "user" maintenance.

Experience, Education and Training:

Any equivalent combination of training, education and experience which provides the individual with the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Education:High School diploma or GED.

Experience:Six (6) months of full-time experience performing custodial and minor maintenance duties preferred.

License or Certificate:Must…