Custodial Tech

City of Lynchburg•Lynchburg, VA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodial Tech performs responsible work in the regular care, safety, security, and maintenance of City facilities while delivering excellent customer service. The role coordinates services with internal and external customers, assists customers in accessing services, and responds to special requests and emergencies. The scheduled working hours are 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This is a full-time position. Employees may need to work at any City building, occasionally outside normal hours, and accept special assignments during unusual situations or a declared State of Emergency. No supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

10th-grade education and some building-cleaning experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Complete and pass required criminal and reference background checks.
Complete and pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
Successfully complete IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management (NIMS) training within 90 days of employment; higher levels of NIMS training may also be required as determined appropriate for the position.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Perform regular custodial cleaning in assigned buildings, including sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, carpet extraction and spot cleaning, and cleaning upholstered furniture.
Operate wet/dry vacuums and clean and disinfect urinals, toilets, lavatories, bathroom fixtures, windows, walls, and woodwork; refill soap, towel, and toilet tissue dispensers.
Gather and dispose of interior and exterior trash and gather paper for recycling.
Dust office furniture, partitions, ledges, moldings, and venetian blinds.
Assist with cleaning parking decks and maintain sidewalks and steps adjacent to assigned buildings.
Load and unload cleaning and polishing equipment and materials from trucks or vans.
Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies, materials, and equipment in custodial closets.
Report repairs beyond custodial workers’ capabilities and unusual observations to a supervisor or crew leader.
Perform routine security tasks when assigned, including locking and unlocking doors and deactivating alarm systems.
Monitor cleaning of stairwells, elevators, restrooms, hallways, and meeting rooms.
Coordinate services with internal and external customers, communicate effectively with a diverse customer base, and assist customers in accessing services.
Respond to special requests from user agencies and emergencies such as snow, floods, and wind storms.
Remain flexible to work in all City buildings as needed and occasionally outside normal hours.
Perform other duties providing direct or indirect service to citizens, including special assignments during unusual situations or a declared State of Emergency.