Custodian

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs cleaning and maintenance in an assigned building, including sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors and carpets.
• Dusts and wipes off furniture, fixtures, and surfaces.
• Cleans restrooms, hallways, offices, meeting rooms, and other public rooms.
• Cleans interior and exterior glass surfaces.
• Cleans and sanitizes restroom areas, including toilets, sinks, mirrors, privacy dividers, walls, and floors.
• Maintains supply levels in restrooms, including toilet paper, paper towels, and soap.
• Empties trash containers and transports bagged waste to outside receptacles; separates recyclables.
• Cleans light fixtures, replaces bulbs and/or ballasts.
• Polishes mirrors, wood, and other special reflective and decorative surfaces.
• Cleans spills, spot‑cleans carpets, and removes graffiti as needed.
• Maintains custodial equipment.
• Maintains grounds by picking up litter and trash, mowing and trimming grass and planting areas, depending on building assignments; performs snow removal duties as needed.
• Sets up for and breaks down after special events.
• Performs minor maintenance and repair duties including painting, carpentry, and plumbing, depending on building assignment.
• Performs other duties as assigned; management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Idaho driver’s license may be required, depending on assignment.
• One (1) year of general maintenance experience is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities may be considered.

• Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, tools, and standard practices for public buildings.
• Knowledge of preparation, use, and disposal of chemical cleaning agents and appropriate use on varied surface types.
• Knowledge of safety procedures when cleaning and moving furniture.
• Knowledge of grounds and yard maintenance practices, depending on assignment.
• Knowledge of city policies regarding safe work practices.
• Skill and ability to perform routine custodial, maintenance, and cleaning tasks to maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe environment.
• Skill to operate and maintain powered custodial equipment, including vacuums, strippers, waxers, buffers, shampoo cleaners, extractors, and power washers.
• Skill to operate hands‑on cleaning equipment such as brooms, dust mops, dust pans, and dusters.
• Skill to operate, maintain, and perform minor repairs on grounds equipment as needed.
• Skill to operate hand and power tools.
• Professional demeanor at all times.
• Effective communication in English at a level necessary for efficient job performance.
• Ability to perform all duties in accordance with city policies and procedures, with regard for personal safety and that of others.

Employee will frequently stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, climb ladders, work at heights, and work in confined spaces. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance and may have occasional sustained physical activity requiring strength and endurance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance.
• PERSI retirement and PERSI Choice 401(k).
• 457 retirement planning.
• HRA and VEBA contributions.
• Employee assistance program.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Vacation time.
• Sick time.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Education assistance.