Facilities Maintenance Technician; Cleaning Crew

Starting salary to commence at $38,627 except in extenuating circumstances.

Performs general custodial duties and makes minor repairs in the maintenance of city-owned buildings.

Certain essential city services are required to be maintained in any civil emergency. Depending on the type of emergency, any and all employees may be activated as essential employees in the event of an emergency.

Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and orderly condition of assigned city facilities to ensure a sanitary and safe environment for employees, visitors, and the public. Responsible in work to the Maintenance Supervisor.

High school graduate or equivalent. Custodial experience including minor building maintenance repair is preferred.

Knowledge of maintenance and custodial requirements and procedures. Must be able to work independently of direct supervision and capable of sustaining regular and predictable attendance. Skilled in the use of cleaning tools and products and performing minor building maintenance tasks. Ability to operate and use standard cleaning equipment and materials. Awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the general public. Possess a valid Florida Driver’s license, free of any serious violations.

Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, and lift/carry up to 40 pounds. Physical exertion large part of job. Must have good eyesight and hearing with or without aids. Must possess excellent hand and eye coordination. Reasonable accommodation will be considered for individuals with physical disabilities.

Work is primarily performed inside buildings in closed rooms with exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes, dust, dirt, mildew, trash, and other organic or cleaning materials. Assigned work area may vary according to requirements that necessitate travel to various facility sites. Required to work a variable schedule that includes evenings and weekends.

It is understood that every incidental duty connected with operations enumerated in the job description is not always specifically described, and employees, at the discretion of the City, may be required to perform duties not within their job descriptions.

Applicants (with the exception of current city employees) given a conditional offer of employment will be subjected to physical examination, drug, tobacco/nicotine screening, review of driver’s license record, criminal background, and references from previous employers.

The City of Venice values the service that veterans and their family members have given to our country and supports the hiring of returning service members and military spouses. Veterans’ preference is available for certain service members, veterans, and family members.

The City of Venice is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace