Custodian

City of Alice • Alice, TX

8d • $10 - $13 • Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, the Custodian maintains a clean, safe, and inviting working environment for staff and visitors. The position performs a variety of custodial and maintenance tasks, primarily at City Hall and occasionally at the Alice Police Department, the Alice Municipal Courtroom, and other facilities or grounds as assigned. The role involves contact with the public and city staff and requires courteous conduct in all situations.

The position has no supervisory responsibilities. All positions are considered essential and may be subject to recall during emergencies. Duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations. The job description outlines general responsibilities and is not an exhaustive list of duties or required skills.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Clear and valid Texas driver's license.
• Ability to understand and follow detailed written or verbal instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• General knowledge of materials, equipment, and methods used in the trade.
• At least 1 year of experience cleaning industrial office buildings.
• Physical ability to safely perform custodial, maintenance, and repair work.
• Ability to perform routine, repetitive tasks continuously and to work independently.
• Visual acuity to determine cleanliness.
• Ability to understand and apply knowledge to the use of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress and work professionally with others.
• Ability to perform daily heavy lifting and carrying of 50 pounds or more.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize restroom facilities using established practices and procedures.
• Refill restroom dispensers, including towels, toilet tissue, air fresheners, and urinal cakes.
• Clean, dust, and polish furniture and fixtures.
• Sweep, mop, polish, and buff floors.
• Empty and clean wastebaskets and trash containers.
• Wash windows and glass doors inside and outside.
• Vacuum carpets and spot-clean them.
• Replace lights or bulbs in main-floor areas, offices, workrooms, restrooms, conference rooms, and the kitchen.
• Assist with setting up facilities for meetings, conferences, events, and similar activities.
• Perform routine maintenance of housekeeping equipment.
• Maintain outside walk areas by sweeping debris and washing walkways.
• Water, cut, and trim shrubs and grass.
• Rake and dispose of leaves.
• Perform related duties and fulfill responsibilities as required.

Benefits

• Paid medical, dental, and life insurance for the employee.
• Low-cost vision plan.
• Retirement plan with a 5% member contribution rate and a 2:1 City-to-member matching ratio; vesting after 5 years; retirement eligibility at age 60 with 5 years of service or at 20 years of service.
• Employee assistance program.
• 12 paid holidays per year.
• Vacation: 80 hours per year for employees with less than 5 years of service, and 120 hours per year for employees with 5 or more years of service.
• 80 hours of sick leave per year.
• 2 personal days per year.

What This Job Offers

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