Custodian

City of Edinburg•Edinburg, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

City of Edinburg in Edinburg, TX is actively seeking a dedicated Custodian to assist with performing and/or coordinating the cleaning and sanitation of city buildings and facilities and conducting inspections of buildings and equipment. This Custodian position earns competitive pay of $13.38/hr. We provide great benefits and perks, including paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), life & ADD insurance, a retirement plan with a 7% employee contribution and a city match of 2 to 1, 100%-paid medical and 100%-paid dental with optional dependent coverage, workers compensation, and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Additionally, we offer our employees an employee assistance program (EAP), a healthy lifestyle program, and access to Active Edinburg fitness centers. Edinburg is the fastest growing city in the Rio Grande Valley, with a 23% growth rate since 2010, and is among the top five fastest-growing cities in the state. It has been recognized as an all-American city three times by the National Civic League, placing it among a handful of outstanding communities in the nation. Our wonderful city has exceptional entertainment, arts & culture, recreation, and education, which makes it a great place to work. Our employees share our dedication to the city, which is why we like to show them our appreciation for their commitment. We do this by providing competitive compensation, exceptional PTO opportunities, and other great benefits to help them lead healthy, productive lives. We care about people, and that includes both our residents and employees!

Requirements

High school diploma, G.E.D. or equivalency
Related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
No Experience Required.
Working knowledge of custodial materials and chemicals.
Working knowledge in the operation of custodial equipment.
Working knowledge in the use and maintenance of building maintenance tools and equipment.
Knowledge of cleaning techniques and procedures.
Knowledge of inventory control principles and methods.
Ability to use buffer, vacuum, polishers and other related cleaning materials.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Attentive to detail.
Dependability.
Current and valid class "C" driver's license from the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Providing high quality service by cleaning office furniture, walls, windows, and floors; and empty trash.
Performing highly complex custodial work.
Coordinating and performing general custodial functions such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, and cleaning windows, light fixtures, and carpets.
Cleaning, dusting, and disinfecting areas such as restrooms, offices, and other facilities.
Operating floor maintenance equipment, including buffers, strippers, vacuums, and extractors.
Coordinating minor building repairs, scheduling, movement of office furniture and other items.
Maintaining inventory records of building property, custodial and maintenance tools and equipment, and custodial materials and supplies.
Performing minor maintenance and repair work on custodial equipment.
Securing buildings after working hours or as required.
Providing assistance and support to other divisions within the department as needed.