Custodian

City of Springfield, Ohio • Springfield, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Springfield is accepting applications for the classified position of Custodian. The city is seeking a dependable and motivated Custodian to help maintain clean, safe, and welcoming public facilities. This position performs a variety of custodial duties, including cleaning public buildings, surrounding grounds, garages, and other assigned areas. Work may be performed independently or as part of a team.

Requirements

• Must possess a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Any combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must possess a valid Ohio driver's license and meet and maintain insurability under the City's insurance plan.
• Ability to learn the safety precautions, methods, materials, and equipment ordinarily used in cleaning buildings and grounds.
• Ability to perform the various custodial tasks associated with the care and maintenance of buildings and grounds.
• Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work with the public or other employees in a pleasant, courteous manner as required by the position.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and building occupants.
• Physical strength and agility sufficient to perform the work of the class.
• Candidates will be required to take and pass a written civil service exam (70%).

Responsibilities

• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, strips, waxes, and buffs floors, hallways, and stairways; vacuums, dusts, cleans, and maintains furniture, carpets, equipment, fixtures, window sills, railings, and blinds.
• Collects and removes wastepaper and trash from offices, rooms, halls, and restrooms; washes walls, windows, mirrors, light fixtures, and drinking fountains; disinfects toilets, washbowls, and urinals.
• Replenishes towels, tissues, soaps, and other restroom supplies; unstops sinks, toilets, and drains; replaces lightbulbs.
• Keeps outside premises in an orderly condition; sweeps or shovels snow from walkways; cuts grass, waters lawn, and removes trash on premises; trims bushes; sweeps parking areas; applies sand and salt; cuts and removes weeds using hand and power equipment; may drive pickup or tractor with blade to remove snow from driveways and sidewalks; operates sidewalk vacuum machine.
• Moves and arranges furniture; maintains the security of the buildings at all times; secures doors and windows after the conclusion of business hours.
• Performs all other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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