Under the supervision of the Parks and Recreation Supervisor, the custodian performs a variety of custodial work to clean and maintain the general appearance of the Gateway Recreation Center and set-up for special events, activities, and classes.
- Knowledge of current practices, procedures, and techniques used in cleaning, sanitation and preservation of facilities.
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Knowledge of solvents, cleaning agents, and detergents for proper application to appropriate surfaces.
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Knowledge of safety hazards and preventative maintenance.
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Able to use cleaning equipment such as electric buffers, floor scrubbers, wet and dry vacuums, shampoo machines, hand tools, and other power equipment in the performance of routine cleaning.
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Able to follow written and oral instructions.
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Able to work independently or as part of a custodial team.
Physical Activities Include:
Must be able to hear. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch; and taste and smell. Each of the listed activities also requires standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, climbing on stools and ladders, and routinely lifting and carrying items and boxes weighing up to forty (40) pounds.
Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment. Standing for long periods of time and using cleaning equipment. May be exposed to heat, cold, odors, smoke, toxic agents, noise, vibrations, humidity, dusts and/or intense light while performing custodial services.
Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
Prior custodial experience and recent experience with general public preferred. Knowledge of large facility custodial procedures preferred.
Any combination of related education and/or related experience will be considered if the candidate possesses the demonstrated ability.
