Custodian - Parks Division

City of Idaho Falls•Idaho Falls, ID

9d•$15 - $16

About The Position

The City of Idaho Falls is hiring a seasonal Custodian for the Parks Maintenance Division. This position performs a variety of semi-skilled duties to maintain a safe, clean, operational, and attractive environment in park facilities. The schedule is 40 hours per week, with shifts available Sunday through Wednesday or Wednesday through Saturday. Available daily shifts are 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. or 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The Custodian inspects, cleans, and sanitizes facilities; maintains floors, restrooms, windows, waste receptacles, lighting, and equipment; monitors building temperature and facility amenities; and reports concerns. The role also involves responding to incidents and accidents, providing customer service, and, under the direct supervision of a Park Manager or designee, possibly performing light maintenance and seasonal duties such as snow removal. The pay range is $14.50–$16.00 per hour.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age upon hire.
Educational background sufficient to demonstrate the ability or aptitude to perform the duties.
Some knowledge of practices, tools, equipment, and materials used in custodial and minor mechanical maintenance work.
Some knowledge of custodial safety practices and the use of cleaning agents and equipment.
Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to operate tools and equipment used in custodial work.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and work independently without direct supervision.
Ability to perform heavy lifting and other duties requiring moderate physical strength.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Must be willing and able to work weekends, evenings, and occasional holidays.
Final candidate will be subject to a background check.

Responsibilities

Continuously inspect, clean, and sanitize park facilities to meet public health and safety standards.
Perform custodial work such as vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, stripping, waxing, and buffing floors; remove scuff marks, heavy dirt, and scratches.
Arrange furniture for special meetings and functions, and secure buildings by inspecting doors, windows, and exits.
Empty and clean waste receptacles; clean and sanitize restroom sinks, bowls, and floors; wash windows; replace burned-out bulbs; and clean, maintain, and store equipment.
Monitor building temperature and advise the supervisor when HVAC adjustments may be needed.
Monitor facility amenities for proper operation and report concerns to the supervisor.
Respond to incidents and accidents, make appropriate notifications, and complete necessary reports and documentation.
Provide excellent customer service to the public and coworkers on behalf of Parks and Recreation.
Under a Park Manager or designee’s direct supervision, perform assigned general and light maintenance; operate small motorized equipment for seasonal duties involving walks, lawns, or large floors, including snow removal; and use basic hand tools as needed.
Perform related duties as assigned.