Custodian - Full Time Temporary

City of Prescott • Prescott, AZ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Performs custodial work and light maintenance for the Lakes Division of the Recreation Services Department. This is a full-time temporary position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to follow safety practices and recognizing hazards.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and volunteers.
• Ability to solve problems.
• Ability to work alone in an empty building.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to be self-directed to meet established routine deadlines.
• Ability to be self-motivated.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Safely performs physically demanding duties including repetitive standing, walking, reaching, and stretching for long periods of time.
• Safely lifts, pushes, pulls, and carries up to 50 pounds up and down stairs without assistance on a regular basis.
• Requires working shifts including evening or night shifts and may require traveling unescorted between various City buildings during shifts.
• Successful candidate will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include: Drug screening, Motor vehicle records check, Criminal background screening.

Nice To Haves

• Some custodial experience including some familiarity with MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) although not required; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Knowledge of supplies, machinery, equipment, and tools necessary for maintaining public areas such as using floor buffing machines.
• Knowledge of basic preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions including MSDA sheets.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods such as carpet cleaning methods.
• Knowledge of common hand and power tools.
• Skill in exercising care in the use of cleaning materials for different types of surfaces.
• Skill in operating equipment used on the job such as automated scrubbers and buffers.
• Skill in troubleshooting issues with small appliances and equipment such as vacuums.

Responsibilities

• Opens building and disarms security systems.
• Performs general custodial and maintenance of buildings and facilities to ensure facilities are operating in a safe and orderly manner.
• Cleans all areas floor to ceiling
• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, waxes, and buffs bare floors and baseboards; vacuums and cleans carpeted floors.
• Washes windows, walls, and mirrors.
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms and replenishes supplies.
• Dusts and cleans light fixtures, chairs, and offices.
• Empties trash.
• Performs minor light maintenance such as changing light bulbs, changing filters, checking floodlights, painting, and minor repairs.
• Checks in and stocks supplies; checks reorders.
• Moves furniture and equipment.
• Clears snow from building walkways in winter and treats with deicer as needed to ensure safe walkways.
• Handles or notifies supervisor of potential trip, fire, and other possible hazards in assigned area(s).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A diverse range of complimentary mental health and wellness services is available, including an Employee Assistance Program, a free subscription to Calm, and health coaching
• Accrued paid sick time
• Free employee only coverage for medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
• Pension and long-term disability through Arizona State Retirement System
• Supplemental benefits such as deferred compensation plans and additional life insurance

What This Job Offers

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