Beach Custodian - Days (Drivers License Required)

Manatee County Government•Bradenton Beach, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This classification performs custodial work of routine difficulty, using a variety of cleaning materials and related equipment. The position will maintain all custodial duties including trash removal, mopping, vacuuming, clean windows, restrooms, furniture, stock custodial closets, and reorder any stock. In addition, the position will identify any maintenance concerns and direct them to the maintenance department and Supervisor. Provide prompt and courteous service to co-workers and the general public. Work is primarily performed outdoors. The main responsibility is to ensure the cleanliness of Manatee County parks and beaches. Primary duties include, but are not limited to, trash pickup and removal; sweeping; mopping; cleaning restrooms; and pressure washing pavilions and amenities. Ensures the general cleanliness of assigned County offices and buildings. Sweeps, mops, polishes and vacuums floors of assigned offices and buildings. Washes walls, windows, ceiling vents, woodwork and mirrors, which may involve climbing a ladder. Cleans all restrooms and fixtures; checks and stocks supplies, ensures that all lavatory installations are working and reports those that need repair, makes other minor repairs as needed. Removes and disposes of all rubbish and trash in designated areas, clean desks, cabinets and furniture. May require crawling, kneeling and/or stooping to clean debris areas under desks, etc. Performs major cleaning operations such as floor stripping. May drive trash trucks to dump (light duty trucks only). May set up displays, conference rooms, etc. May perform as a lead person providing training, guidance, and direction to employees of the same level or lower level regarding proper use of equipment and maintenance of offices and buildings. May prepare reports and maintain work records, prepare estimates on the amounts and kinds of materials needed, and provide recommendation for preventative maintenance required to keep repair work to a minimum. Performs other related duties as assigned, including participation in emergency or disaster response activities, as required and consistent with the employee’s qualifications, essential job functions, and applicable federal and Florida law.

Requirements

Ability to read and write, understand and follow instructions is required.
Must be familiar with power tools, equipment and professional materials used in custodial services.
Based upon area of assignment, a valid Florida driver license may be required within 30 days of hire.
Ability to read instructions on cleaning supplies.
Ability to understand and carry out oral instructions.
Ability to perform routine custodial duties without immediate supervision.
Ability to work effectively with other employees.
Ability to train and supervise others.
Reaching above shoulder, pushing, kneeling and balancing.
Constant lifting 15-44 lbs.
Use of fingers, both hands, good vision near and far, good hearing, walking, standing and bending.
Frequent work in dry conditions, working with moving objects and with odors.
Occasional work outside, in heat, cold, high humidity, in dampness or chilliness, in darkness, in or with dusty conditions, with grease or oils, on slippery surfaces, in or with ladders/scaffolding, at heights above ground level, with poor ventilation, and with unusual fatigue factors.
Crawling, kneeling, stooping.

Nice To Haves

At least one-year experience in janitorial or related custodial work highly desired.
A valid Florida driver license may be required within 30 days of hire, depending on the location.
Occasional: Climbing ladder, reaching, distinguishing shades of colors, crawling, kneeling, stooping, and operating a vehicle.

Responsibilities

Trash removal, mopping, vacuuming, clean windows, restrooms, furniture, stock custodial closets, reorder any stock.
Identify any maintenance concerns and direct to maintenance department and Supervisor.
Provide prompt and courteous service to co-workers and the general public.
Ensure the cleanliness of Manatee County parks and beaches.
Trash pickup and removal.
Sweeping.
Mopping.
Cleaning restrooms.
Pressure washing pavilions and amenities.
Sweeps, mops, polishes and vacuums floors of assigned offices and buildings.
Washes walls, windows, ceiling vents, woodwork and mirrors.
Cleans all restrooms and fixtures; checks and stocks supplies, ensures that all lavatory installations are working and reports those that need repair, makes other minor repairs as needed.
Removes and disposes of all rubbish and trash in designated areas.
Clean desks, cabinets and furniture.
Performs major cleaning operations such as floor stripping.
May drive trash trucks to dump (light duty trucks only).
May set up displays, conference rooms, etc.
May perform as a lead person providing training, guidance, and direction to employees of the same level or lower level regarding proper use of equipment and maintenance of offices and buildings.
May prepare reports and maintain work records.
Prepare estimates on the amounts and kinds of materials needed.
Provide recommendation for preventative maintenance required to keep repair work to a minimum.
Performs other related duties as assigned, including participation in emergency or disaster response activities, as required and consistent with the employee’s qualifications, essential job functions, and applicable federal and Florida law.