Custodian

City of Alice • Alice, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, the Custodian maintains a clean, safe, and inviting 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 assigned facilities or grounds. The Custodian interacts with the public and city staff and is expected to act courteously in all situations.

The role includes cleaning and sanitizing facilities, maintaining floors and furnishings, replenishing restroom supplies, handling waste, cleaning windows and carpets, replacing light bulbs, setting up spaces for meetings and events, and maintaining housekeeping equipment. Outside duties include maintaining walkways and landscaping. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. All positions are considered essential and may be recalled during emergencies.

Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to safely perform custodial, maintenance, and repair work.
• Ability to perform routine, repetitive tasks continuously and 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.
• Clear and valid Texas driver's license.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including daily heavy lifting and carrying of 50 pounds or more.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

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 the main floor, offices, workroom, restrooms, conference rooms, and kitchen.
• Assist with setting up facilities for meetings, conferences, events, and similar activities.
• Perform routine maintenance on housekeeping equipment.
• Maintain outside walk areas by sweeping debris and washing walkways.
• Maintain landscaping by watering, cutting and trimming shrubs and grass, and raking and disposing of leaves.
• Perform related duties and fulfill responsibilities as required.
• Act courteously and work with others in a professional manner.
• Maintain emotional control under stress and perform duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

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; five years required for vesting; retirement eligibility at age 60 with five years of service or at 20 years of service.
• Employee assistance program.
• 12 paid holidays per year.
• Vacation: 80 hours per year for less than five years of service, or 120 hours per year for five or more years of service.
• 80 hours of sick leave per year.
• Two personal days per year.

What This Job Offers

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