Part-Time Amusement Park Custodian

City of Burlington NC•Burlington, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Burlington Recreation and Parks provides programs, parks, and services intended to support residents’ well-being, physical and mental health, youth development, and the environment. The Amusement Park Custodian performs routine general labor and custodial work to keep City facilities and grounds clean, safe, and attractive. Duties include cleaning and maintaining floors, restrooms, fixtures, and other areas; handling waste and replenishing restroom supplies; carrying out minor maintenance; reporting facility concerns; and supporting event setup and operations. The position also involves using and maintaining cleaning equipment and hand tools, opening and securing facilities, and operating motor vehicles to travel between facilities. The work is part-time and includes physical exertion in indoor and outdoor conditions, with exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, noise, and other environmental hazards.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalency and some work experience in building custodial and/or preventative maintenance work, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid North Carolina driver's license.
Practical knowledge of cleaning practices, supplies, and equipment, including economical and efficient use.
Familiarity with building locations and the purpose of each facility.
Ability to perform minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical repairs.
Ability to operate specialized floor-care equipment such as high-speed buffers, stripping machines, and floor wax applicators.
Ability to perform manual cleaning and labor tasks, including mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, and dusting.
Ability to follow supervisor instructions and report maintenance needs or concerns promptly.
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with employees, department staff, and the public.
Ability to perform physical activities including balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, grasping, and repetitive motions.
Visual acuity to assess the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of assigned work.

Responsibilities

Open and secure facility doors, set or reset security alarms, and lock buildings after business hours.
Dust, mop, vacuum, sweep, wax, and buff indoor and outdoor floors and other facility areas.
Empty garbage cans; clean windows, doors, glass fixtures, and restrooms; and restock restroom supplies.
Document and report safety issues and facility maintenance needs to a supervisor.
Use and maintain assigned power equipment and hand tools, including buffers, auto scrubbers, and high-pressure washers.
Assemble and disassemble tables, chairs, and other event equipment.
Support special events by collecting garbage, delivering food to concession stands, and assisting with other tasks.
Perform routine maintenance such as changing filters, replacing light bulbs, and managing other building operating systems.
Travel between facilities by motor vehicle to complete assigned work.
Perform other related duties as required to support facility operations and event coordination.