Custodian

City of Weslaco•Weslaco, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian maintains the cleanliness, orderliness, and readiness of city facilities and property. The role includes routine cleaning, restroom maintenance, trash and recycling removal, window cleaning, maintaining cleaning supplies and equipment, securing buildings, minor building maintenance and repairs, and setting up facilities for functions and events. The Custodian follows and enforces department policies, maintains safety standards, provides quality customer service, responds appropriately to emergencies, and reports incidents to the appropriate supervisor. Regular and prompt attendance and physical presence at work are required. Work may extend beyond normal business hours at night or on weekends.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
One to three years of related work experience.
Pass a pre-employment criminal background check and drug screen at the City's expense.
Current valid Class C driver's license and insurability.
Successfully complete Emergency Management and Incident Command Training within the first three months of hire.
Working knowledge of building maintenance techniques and practices.
Good work organization skills.
Ability to complete assignments safely, carefully, and efficiently.
Time-management and multitasking abilities.
Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to lift objects weighing over 60 pounds but less than 100 pounds, carry objects, and stack or place them in a vehicle or storage area.
Ability to pull, push, stand, or walk for the full workday.
Ability to routinely read documents for general understanding and operate building maintenance equipment safely and effectively.
Ability to perform job duties safely under adverse weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Keep buildings and property clean and orderly.
Perform routine cleaning duties, which may sometimes be heavy.
Maintain an inventory of cleaning equipment and supplies.
Provide quality customer service.
Perform other similar or related duties as assigned.
Sweep, mop, vacuum, and dust floors and surfaces.
Gather and empty trash and recycling.
Respond appropriately to emergencies and report incidents to the appropriate supervisor.
Set up, move, and take down furniture or equipment.
Scrub, sanitize, supply, and maintain restroom facilities.
Clean windows, mirrors, partitions, and other items.
Prepare spaces for daily operations.
Maintain safety standards at all times.
Set up functions and events.
Maintain regular and prompt attendance and be physically present at work.
Follow and enforce department policies.
Secure buildings and perform minor building maintenance and repairs.