Custodian

Boyce Thompson Arboretum•Superior, AZ

23d•$16 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

Boyce Thompson Arboretum is seeking a Custodian to be responsible for cleaning, custodial maintenance, and providing guests with a clean and safe environment. The Custodian will be responsible for the overall care and cleanliness of all buildings and structures, both public and private, at Boyce Thompson Arboretum. In addition, the custodian is responsible for ensuring that the grounds are clean and free of garbage and debris. This role offers a unique work environment for those who are passionate about the outdoors and want to turn that passion into a career.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED, or HSED
1 year of custodial experience preferred
Must hold a valid Driver's License
Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate efficiently and effectively to various audiences
Knowledge of OSHA standards and State and Federal laws regarding workplace safety
Must be available to work a minimum of one day of the weekend each week and occasionally evenings for events.
Ability to occasionally perform work outside in extreme weather conditions. Summer temperatures may exceed 110 degrees F.
Ability to communicate with fellow staff, applicants, stakeholders, visitors, and donors. Communication will include one-to-one, small, and large group communication. Communications need to be in English. Communication means both written and oral communication.
Ability to work in a standing position for up to 8 hours at a time.
This position will also require the ability to stand, bend, crouch, walk, lift, and carry.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with assistance.
Must have the ability to walk short distances and move throughout the arboretum office and grounds, occasionally traverse uneven terrain and hiking conditions, and perform repetitive movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Fully functional vision is required to perform essential duties of the position (prescription lenses are acceptable).

Responsibilities

Perform daily and weekly cleaning and custodial maintenance of all buildings, facilities, and grounds according to the set schedule.
Uphold high standards of cleanliness as outlined in the custodial expectations document.
Monitor inventory levels of cleaning supplies and report anticipated outages to purchasing staff.
Undertake special and deep cleaning tasks such as carpet cleaning, scrubbing walls, and deep cleaning of various surfaces to prolong the facility's life.
Trash removal from offices, buildings, parking lots, trails, grounds area, and frontage road as assigned and when needed.
Use the leaf blower to clear debris from the paved areas of the Visitor’s Center and other garden walkways and areas as needed and directed by the supervisor.
Remove cobwebs and dust from all structures which include buildings, pavilions, greenhouses and other assigned areas.
Assist in the set-up and tear-down of all BTA events and meetings, which includes both internal and external activities.
Performing all tasks in accordance with safe workplace practices, and OSHA standards and in alignment with training received from the supervisor.
Assist Horticulture and Facilities as needed on special projects to keep the garden clean and well-maintained as assigned by the supervisor. This includes teamwork days.
Other duties as assigned.