Custodial Technician I

Largo • Largo, FL

21h • $17

About The Position

This is moderately heavy manual work which involves routine housekeeping and domestic tasks of various buildings. Primary responsibilities include the use of proper methods and materials in cleaning and otherwise caring for buildings and equipment. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Foreman.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• Entry Level Position to show demonstrated proficiency and increasing knowledge of job responsibilities and requirements during the 6-month probation period
• 6 months related experience preferred
• Valid Driver’s License may be required for specific custodian assignment
• Knowledge of the materials, chemicals, methods, and equipment typically used in janitorial work
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Ability to understand and adhere to Safety Data Sheets, (SDS) and labels used for chemicals
• Ability to learn the duties of a custodian
• Ability to understand and follow simple instructions
• Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to cleaning equipment
• Ability to perform heavy manual routine custodial tasks
• Ability to work on ladders and off the ground

Responsibilities

• Scrubs, mops, waxes, and polishes floors; vacuums, shampoos, and spot-cleans carpets
• Sweeps and cleans sidewalks, porches, and front entrances
• Changes trash and refuse containers; takes trash to specified locations for disposal
• Washes windows and woodwork
• Cleans tables in eating areas, kitchen areas, and cleans and polishes furniture
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms and fixtures, telephones, and water fountains
• Dusts shelves, wall hangings, blinds, fans, and light fixtures and replaces light bulbs
• Performs minor repair work
• Sprays for bugs and other insects
• May move office furniture and equipment as directed
• Picks up debris around buildings
• Assists in loading and unloading equipment
• Assists in rigging of stage equipment and props
• Assists in floor plan set-ups and take-downs for events
• Operates room dividers and adjusts seating
• Supports honest and transparent decision-making
• Collaborates with all team members in a way that builds upon ideas and takes personal accountability and ownership of projects, roles, and assignments
• Openly exhibits a positive attitude, in words and action, and encourages others to do the same
• Performs related work as required.
• As a condition of employment, City of Largo employees will be required to work as directed during an undeclared and/or a declared emergency. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the official job description.

Benefits

• Team members enjoy competitive compensation, professional and personal development, generous benefits, leave packages, and a flexible work life balance.
• Largo provides medical, dental, and vision coverage as well as wellness benefits.
• Additional benefits include flexible spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA) along with paid life insurance and AD&D coverage.
• Supplemental life is offered at additional cost.
• Full-time team members are enrolled in a Defined Contribution Plan 401(a) with a generous 6% City match.
• All team members are eligible to open an optional Deferred Compensation 457(b) and/or Roth 457(b).
• Benefits also include 11 paid leave days and 24 hour full access to fitness centers.
• Continuous learning is supported through tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED