Part Time Custodian

City Of Sterling•Sterling, CO

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian performs unskilled and semi-skilled manual labor related to cleaning, maintaining, and making minor repairs to public facilities. The position uses hand tools, power hand tools, and light equipment, and assists with routine maintenance or repairs that support a City department or division. The role is based at the Service Center and is performed under the general supervision of the Division Operations Coordinator or Division Superintendent, in accordance with City of Sterling policies, procedures, and quality standards. The position follows a five-day-a-week schedule, typically Monday through Friday, with required evening shifts. The schedule is flexible; shifts generally start around 3:00 PM and last approximately three to four hours per day. Occasional additional hours may be needed based on operational needs. The employee may also be subject to 24-hour call-back for emergencies and may work non-standard hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, or holidays. The Custodian maintains interior and exterior areas, performs preventive maintenance and basic repairs, and keeps buildings and equipment clean, stocked, and secure. The role requires handling confidential areas, documents, and meetings with discretion. Work may involve dust, noise, poor lighting, temperature extremes, odors, fire, or erratic behavior; hazards are moderate and require proper safety procedures and equipment. The position requires physical activity including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing, pulling, climbing, and working on ladders. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and one year of general cleaning and maintenance experience in a large public or private building. A CJIS Security & Awareness Course is required for work in the Police Department area. The employee must possess and maintain the appropriate Colorado operator’s license and endorsements for any City-owned vehicle operated as part of the job.

Requirements

High school completion or GED certificate.
One year of general cleaning and maintenance experience in a large public or private building.
Complete the CJIS Security & Awareness Course when assigned to the Police Department area.
Possess and maintain the appropriate Colorado operator’s license with applicable endorsements for any City-owned vehicle operated in the scope of employment.
Knowledge of custodial cleaning methods, materials, and equipment.
Knowledge of routine electrical, mechanical, and plumbing repair and maintenance, and small equipment and facility maintenance.
Ability to follow simple written or oral instructions and perform basic math operations.
Ability to handle confidential information.
Ability to operate and maintain applicable custodial equipment and use cleaning materials appropriately for different surfaces.
Ability to perform manual cleaning and related labor, including heavy lifting, climbing, and working on extension or step ladders.
Ability to read, understand, and apply technical manuals.
Ability to work unsupervised, adapt to interruptions and changing priorities, and maintain concentration on routine or complex tasks.
Ability to communicate and interact cordially and professionally with the public and fellow employees.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and operate equipment safely.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and perform pushing, pulling, climbing, and sustained movement of objects.
Physical mobility and manual dexterity sufficient to perform the job duties, including repetitive arm and hand movements.
Sufficient visual and hearing acuity to inspect equipment, operate vehicles as required, and receive and understand information safely.

Responsibilities

Maintain floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, stripping, buffing, vacuuming, shampooing, and waxing according to established schedules.
Dust and clean office areas and furnishings at City facilities, including furniture, blinds, curtains, office equipment, and handrails.
Clean windows, surfaces, appliances, doors, walls, gym equipment, and mirrors as needed.
Clean, sanitize, and disinfect drinking fountains, restrooms, and locker rooms.
Restock restrooms and locker rooms with soap, towels, toilet tissue, and other supplies.
Remove trash from offices, restrooms, meeting rooms, and public areas; reline trash cans and keep the immediate exterior area free of trash and debris.
Clean outside ashtrays, shovel snow, maintain sidewalks and entryways, and apply a sand/salt mixture as needed.
Ensure buildings are locked and secured as needed.
Perform and log preventive maintenance on equipment; clean and care for tools and equipment; check equipment fluid levels; schedule routine maintenance; and report and remove malfunctioning equipment from service.
Perform custodial duties according to daily, weekly, monthly, or annual schedules.
Use department-issued personal protective equipment and follow applicable safety rules and regulations.
Maintain confidentiality when accessing confidential areas, documents, or meetings.
Perform routine electrical, mechanical, and plumbing repairs and other assigned maintenance tasks.
Operate and perform minor maintenance on custodial and other applicable equipment.
Perform other related duties and assist with special projects as assigned; cross-train in other functional areas as needed.
Respond to emergency call-backs and work non-standard hours, including weekends or holidays, when required.