Custodian I

City of Bentonville•Bentonville, AR

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Maintains City buildings and facilities in clean and orderly condition. This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities. Reporting relationships, work assignments, and work schedules may be subject to change to meet City needs or operational requirements. Attendance at work and the ability to get along with the public, supervisors, and co-workers are essential elements of this position. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge of different cleaning products and equipment.
Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.
Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
Valid Driver’s License.
Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
Frequently required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance, and taste or smell.
Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Cleaning floors (sweeps, mops, scrubs, and vacuums).
Spot shampooing rugs and carpets.
Emptying trash cans.
Dusting all surfaces.
Ordering janitorial supplies as needed.
Washing windows.
Using equipment, commercial vacuums, and carpet cleaners.
Collecting and taking out trash and recycling.
Standing and walking for long periods.
Frequently lifts 25 pounds.
Notifies supervisor for needed repairs at city facilities.
Responds to emergency and bio-hazard spills.
Read and comprehend all safety rules, state regulations and city policies.
Read and comprehend all Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for potentially hazardous chemicals.
Follow all security procedures when locking and unlocking buildings.