Custodial Tech Sr

City of Lynchburg•Lynchburg, VA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lynchburg Department of Public Works is seeking experienced custodians to perform routine, semi-skilled, and heavy manual work in the care and cleaning of City buildings. The position works one of two schedules: 5:00 am to 1:30 pm or 11:30 am to 8:00 pm. It is full-time and includes competitive benefits, including VRS retirement, paid time off, and medical, dental, and vision benefits. An acceptable driving record under City criteria is required. The City of Lynchburg is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and welcomes qualified candidates. The role provides cleaning, facility care, customer assistance, and related operational support across City buildings. Duties include floor and carpet care, restroom cleaning, trash collection and recycling, dusting, window and wall washing, and cleaning sidewalks and steps. The employee may support facility security, report maintenance needs, assist customers, set up meeting spaces and events, transport supplies and equipment, relocate offices, and help lead sidewalk snow-removal crews. The employee may work in all City buildings as needed and occasionally outside normal hours. Other duties may be assigned, and during unusual situations or a declared State of Emergency, City employees may receive special assignments. The position may oversee custodians and/or temporary employees. Applicants need a high school diploma or GED and considerable experience in light maintenance and custodial work, along with computer experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, and the Internet, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A valid Virginia driver's license and acceptable driving record are required. Criminal and reference checks and pre-employment drug and alcohol testing must be completed and approved. The employee must complete IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management training within 90 days of employment and may be required to complete additional NIMS training. The work regularly involves standing, using hands and fingers to operate equipment, and reaching. Walking and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling are frequent, as is lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. The employee may occasionally encounter fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outdoor weather conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and considerable experience in light maintenance and custodial work, plus experience operating a computer and knowledge of Microsoft Office software, Lotus Notes, and the Internet; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid Virginia driver's license and acceptable driving record according to City criteria; driving record check is completed before employment.
Criminal and reference background checks must be completed and approved.
Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing must be completed and approved.
Successfully complete IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management (NIMS) training within 90 days of employment; higher levels of NIMS training may also be required.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively before customer or employee groups.
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply and divide with 10s and 100s, including calculations involving American money and units of weight, volume, and distance.
Ability to follow detailed but uncomplicated written or oral instructions and address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to communicate tactfully and cooperatively and interact with citizens and other City employees; may provide work-leader guidance.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent lifting and/or moving of up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Provide safe, secure, maintained, and regularly cared-for City facilities while delivering excellent customer service.
Coordinate services in cooperation with internal and external customers and communicate effectively with a diverse customer base.
Sweep, vacuum, mop, strip, wax, and buff floors; clean carpets using an extractor; and spot-clean carpets and upholstered furniture.
Operate wet/dry vacuums and clean and disinfect urinals, toilets, and lavatories; refill soap, towel, and toilet tissue dispensers.
Wash windows, walls, woodwork, and bathroom fixtures, using ladders as needed.
Gather and dispose of interior and exterior trash and gather paper for recycling.
Dust office furniture, partitions, high and low ledges, moldings, and venetian blinds; assist with parking deck cleaning.
Report repairs beyond custodial workers’ capabilities to a supervisor or crew leader.
Perform routine security duties when assigned, including locking and unlocking doors and deactivating alarm systems; report unusual observations to supervisors.
Monitor the cleaning of stairwells, elevators, restrooms, hallways, and meeting rooms, and assist customers in accessing services.
Clean and maintain sidewalks and steps adjacent to assigned buildings; work in all City buildings as needed and occasionally outside normal hours.
Train new employees in general cleaning tasks and standards.
Organize and set up tables, chairs, and other space configurations for meetings, assemblies, and off-site events.
Report inventory needs for cleaning supplies, materials, and equipment; retrieve and deliver supplies, equipment, and furniture.
Assemble and disassemble simple office equipment and furniture using written instructions; organize and participate in office relocations.
Receive and respond to work requests through email, telephone, written communication, and other methods.
Perform tasks during inclement weather, including providing leadership to small crews performing sidewalk snow removal.
Transport equipment, supplies, special-event materials, City mail, and correspondence to Council Members’ homes.
Assist with flag displays at assigned buildings and hang pictures as needed.
Perform other duties that provide direct or indirect service to citizens and accept special assignments during unusual situations or declared emergencies.
May oversee the work of custodians and/or temporary employees.