Custodian

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The Des Peres Lodge is currently accepting applications for a full-time Building Custodian.

Responsible for the cleaning and general maintenance of City buildings. Performs manual work of routine difficulty. Work includes daily cleaning, minor building repair, performing preventive maintenance and completion of facility set‑ups. Work involves moderate physical exertion, frequent lifting and moving of heavy equipment, as well as record keeping. Work includes non‑routine and weekend hours. Responsible for opening and/or closing the center, depending on work shift.

Schedule varies based on operational needs and may include a mix of daytime, evening, and late‑night hours. Occasional shifts may extend past midnight.

• Building Cleaning and Maintenance
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  Responsible for all cleaning tasks for The Lodge and other city facilities, as assigned. Performs routine cleaning, sanitizing, disinfecting, recycling, stocking, painting and waxing.
• Facility and Equipment
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  Operation of heavy to light equipment and tools including air compressors, generators, pumps, man‑lifts, floor buffers, high‑pressure steam cleaners and hand tools. Sets up and takes down equipment for recreation programs, private parties, special events and meetings. Responsible for cleaning supplies and equipment used to clean facility. Includes maintenance and inventory.
• Preventive Maintenance and Safety
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  Responsible for maintaining a safe and clean environment for participants. Responsible for inspecting building for safety hazards and correcting and/or notifying supervisor if needed. Removes snow and litter from center entrance, front steps and sidewalks. Informs supervisor of all information regarding the physical facilities. The individual in this role is expected to contribute to the team's efforts by completing other related tasks as needed.

Education: HS or GED

Experience: 1 year of previous relevant work experience is required.

The following list of knowledge, skills, and abilities have been identified by our team as building blocks towards efficiency and effectiveness in this role.

• The use of tools, equipment and material used in an assigned area of work.
• General cleaning practices and procedures.
• Safety practices and guidelines.
• Municipal maintenance operations and standards.
• Physical Fitness:
  Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting, climbing, and working in various weather conditions.
• Adaptability:
  Flexibility to handle multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and adjust to changing maintenance and cleaning needs.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, staff, and patrons.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently without routine supervision.
• Maintains harmony among workers and resolves grievances; performs or assists subordinates in performing duties; adjusts errors and complaints.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondences and memos as well as write simple correspondence.
• Ability to assess the assigned work and determine necessary tools and supplies to complete the tasks.
• Ability to exercise care to avoid accidents.
• Ability to acquire and maintain the identified licenses or certifications needed to perform the work.
• Ability to perform strenuous activities under adverse weather conditions such as removal of snow or litter.
• Ability to work as a part of a team.

• Work requires the ability to sit, stand, walk for extended periods of time.
• Work requires the ability to complete repetitive wrist, hand, and/or fine motor movement.
• Work requires the ability to grasp, pull, push, and reach.
• Work requires the ability to climb and balance.
• Work requires the ability to talk, hear, listen, and comprehend.
• Work requires the ability to drive and/or operate mechanical equipment.
• Work requires visual acuity of 20 feet…