Custodian - Community Centers

Work Type:

Part-time

This is routine cleaning and custodial work in an assigned City building or area, maintaining a clean, pleasant, and safe space. The work involves general cleaning of buildings, adjacent walks, and grounds. Work also involves keeping equipment in a clean, orderly, and functional condition. An incumbent in this classification receives direct supervision and work direction from a superior.

Three (3) months of experience cleaning a commercial or public facility.

• Knowledge of, and ability to operate, computers and other technology using standard or customized computer or systems software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks.
• Knowledge of the materials, methods, uses, and maintenance of equipment and supplies used in custodial work.
• Knowledge of the uses, methods, and maintenance of cleaning materials and equipment.
• Ability to learn and adapt to advances in computer and electronics device technology and software.
• Ability to communicate and interact with staff and the public in a friendly, patient, and professional manner, providing accurate information, consistent follow-through, and a high level of customer service.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to take initiative and make sound decisions while following established City and departmental policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Ability to adhere to safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Ability to learn repetitive duties quickly and carry them out independently.
• Ability to climb, stand, walk, push, pull, reach, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, and lift continuously.
• Ability to use thirty-five (35) pounds of force occasionally, up to twenty (20) pounds of force frequently, and up to ten (10) pounds of force continuously to move objects.

• Sweeps, mops, waxes, and buffs floors and stairways.
• Vacuums and shampoos carpets.
• Cleans walls, woodwork, glass, windows, and window coverings.
• Cleans and sanitizes water fountains and bottle fill stations.
• Polishes metal, stone, glass, and wood surfaces.
• Cleans and sanitizes restrooms, replenishes supplies, and empties waste receptacles.
• Vacuums, dusts, polishes, and shampoos furniture.
• Empties indoor and outdoor waste receptacles and removes waste to the dumpster.
• Wipes down public computer areas and regularly disinfects high-touch areas.
• Responds to requests from staff regarding cleaning or maintenance needs as they arise throughout the day.
• Assists with the preparation of spaces for events, as directed.
• Assists in setting up chairs and tables for meetings and special events and removing them afterward.
• Performs minor maintenance duties and reports major maintenance issues to the facility supervisor.
• Keeps the parking lot, grounds, and walkways clear of litter and debris.
• Assists with outdoor maintenance tasks as needed, such as clearing walkways of debris or snow.
• Assists in maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the dock area, including moving pallets of materials as needed.
• Orders and maintains janitorial supply inventories and keeps supply areas clean and orderly.
• Maintains regular job attendance in accordance with a schedule established for the position by the supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification.

• Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license if working at multiple locations.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to work flexible schedules that include day, evenings, and weekends.

$20.00 Hourly

Not applicable to part-time/seasonal employment

The City of Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer.