Part Time Custodian

Boyce Thompson Arboretum•Superior, AZ

38d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for cleaning, custodial maintenance, and providing guests with a clean and safe environment. The Custodian is 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 is a part-time position.

Requirements

One year of custodial experience
High school diploma or equivalent
Familiarity with computers, specifically email.
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.
Ability to adapt to changing work needs.
Ability to work independently and be a self-starter.
Must be able to work weekends and some evenings.
A current Arizona Type D driver's license is required.
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 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.