Custodian - Community Center

City of Federal Way•Federal Way, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A position in this classification will be represented by Teamsters Local 763. Under the general direction of the Community Center Manager and/or the Facility Operator, the Custodian performs a variety of custodial work to clean and maintain the general appearance of the Federal Way Community Center and grounds. The Custodian must work successfully in a team-oriented atmosphere and demonstrate excellent customer service and human relations skills.

Requirements

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to high school graduation and minimum of two (2) years custodial related experience required.
Successful completion of employment reference and background check.
Valid Washington State driver's license.
Knowledge of safe and effective means to perform routine duties to maintain the cleanliness and safety of public buildings and grounds.
Knowledge of policies and procedures and activities of the Parks Department as they pertain to the performance of the duties of the Custodian.
Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and the ability to track supply usage and re-order, re-stock as needed.
Knowledge of customer service and human relations skills.
Knowledge of safe and effective use of cleaning chemicals and equipment such as floor scrubber, floor buffer, and power tools.
Ability to provide excellent customer service while working throughout areas of the facility.
Ability to perform light plumbing, carpentry, patch, and paint walls.
Ability to have attention to detail and strong work ethic to get the job completed on time and have the facility cleaned to established standards.
Ability to maintain an organized and clean work and storage area in order to promote safe and efficient operations.
Ability to follow verbal and written instruction.
Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and patrons as needed.
Ability to get up and down off the floor several times, climb a ladder and to work on your feet for 8 hours per day.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; respond calmly and professionally to stressful or emergency situations.
Ability to learn and uphold policies and procedures.
Ability to conduct several tasks at once with frequent interruptions.
Ability to drive city vehicles.
Ability to work unsupervised.

Responsibilities

Maintain the floors; including sweeping, mopping, scrubbing cleaning, shampooing and vacuuming.
Clean locker rooms, cabanas, restrooms, kitchens, break rooms, administrative areas, café, lobby, fitness floors, track, and gymnasiums.
Dust, clean up biohazards, move furniture, empty garbage and trash containers on a regular and as-needed basis.
Clean windows and mirrors.
Dust, patch, and paint walls as needed.
Clean the steam room, sauna and spa.
Check parking lot areas and grounds for trash and general safety.
Perform cursory maintenance; replace light bulbs, ceiling tiles, shower heads, plunge toilets and urinals, paint and repair minor building damage and equipment, perform other preventative maintenance and small repairs.
Post appropriate warning/signs when persons should be notified of wet floors, wet paint, off-limits, etc.; utilize a variety of tools and equipment in the performance of the job.
Replenish/restock supplies and/or materials daily; provide input on products to order.
Provide direction to temporary part-time building attendants.
Assist other staff with duties and tasks when needed.
Maintain regular, reliable and punctual attendance.