Custodian (Part-Time) | Community Development

City of Chattanooga • Chattanooga, TN

2d • $16 • Onsite

About The Position

Incumbents in this classification are responsible for cleaning and maintaining City facilities, buildings, and landscapes. The role assesses and anticipates maintenance needs, communicating needs proactively with direct supervisor. Work is performed under close supervision (although most tasks are routine with little supervision required).

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.
• Previous custodial and grounds experience preferred or any combination of equivalent experience and education.
• Knowledge of safety hazards and proper use of various cleaning and sanitizing solutions.
• Detail-oriented and thorough.
• Ability to perform basic repairs and operate tools or equipment used in routine maintenance.
• Ability to keep buildings and grounds clean and orderly.
• Ability to interact with staff, citizens, and visitors while remaining professional, polite, and courteous.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Performs various duties in the cleaning and maintenance of various City facilities, buildings and landscapes including cleaning restrooms, sweeping, mopping, cleaning various types of flooring including terrazzo, tile, rubber and cork, vacuuming, carpet cleaning, operating specialized cleaning equipment, washing windows, removing trash and litter.
• May perform minor repairs and maintenance such as replacing light fixtures or unclogging pipes.
• Assists in cleaning and sanitizing restrooms and break areas.
• Performs assorted custodial duties such as sweeping sidewalks and streets, and collecting/picking up brush, garbage and recycling materials.
• Maintains a neat and orderly supply room; ensures cleaning and maintenance supplies are stocked.
• Washes windows.
• Report any safety, sanitary, or fire hazards to the direct supervisor.
• Identifies building cleaning issues, recommends solutions, and implements processes to improve and streamline processes.
• Keeps buildings secure by locking doors.
• Ensures work environments are adequate and safe.
• Must meet regular attendance requirements.
• Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers and citizens.
• Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Robust pay scales that reflect our commitment to our staff.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling where possible.
• Exceptional Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs designed for you and your family that deliver savings to you beyond your paycheck, featuring a centralized health clinic and pharmacy for all City employees.
• Growth: A focus on professional development and upward mobility within the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees