Park Maintenance Assistant-Custodian

Sunrise Recreation and Park District•Citrus Heights, CA

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Maintains District buildings and adjacent areas in a clean, neat and orderly condition; sets-up and arranges furniture and equipment for program activities, community use and special events; replenishes restroom supplies and monitors inventory of custodial supplies and equipment; maintains and safely operates electrical and battery powered scrubbers, buffers, vacuums and associated cleaning equipment; and performs related work as required. The Custodian classification is a full journey level classification. This classification is distinguished from the Park Maintenance Worker I/II classification series in that the essential duties performed by incumbents classified as Custodian are focused on maintaining the cleanliness of District buildings and adjacent areas while incumbents classified as Park Maintenance Workers I/II perform maintenance, repair and construction work required to develop and maintain District parks, buildings and recreation facilities. Receives general supervision within a framework of standard policies and procedures from a Park Maintenance Worker III responsible for assigned area of District to which the position is assigned. Incumbents in this classification do not provide supervision or direction to others.

Requirements

One year of experience performing custodial and maintenance work
Formal or informal education that ensures the ability to communicate, read and write at a level required for successful job performance
Knowledge of methods, tools, and equipment used in basic building maintenance and custodial work
Knowledge of safe work practices
Knowledge of cleaning solvents, soaps, waxes and other chemicals used for custodial work
Knowledge of good public relations etiquette
Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time
Ability to understand and implement oral and written directions
Ability to read and understand cleaning chemical labels
Ability to work with minimal guidance and supervision
Ability to lift, carry, and pull equipment and supplies weighing up to 60 pounds
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, the general public, and those contacted during the course of work
Ability to perform essential duties of the job without causing harm to self or others
Possession of a valid class C California Driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record

Responsibilities

Cleans and sanitizes restroom facilities and fixtures; unclogs toilets as needed
Sweeps, mops, scrubs, strips, waxes and polishes floors; vacuums, shampoos and steam cleans rugs and carpets
Dusts and polishes furniture, woodwork, cabinets, fixtures and equipment; empties and cleans waste receptacles; and washes walls and windows
Sweeps and washes outside walkways, patios and entrances to facilities; and locks and unlocks buildings
Sets up, assembles, moves, rearranges and takes down chairs, tables and other furniture and equipment following written instructions, oral directions or upon request for program activities, meetings, community use and other events
Replenishes restroom supplies and monitors inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment
Paints walls and woodwork on a scheduled and as-needed basis; performs minor routine maintenance tasks; and observes and reports the need for building and equipment repairs, and the existence of safety and sanitary hazards
Utilizes proper safety precautions in the operation of buffers, scrubbers, and other cleaning equipment and machinery
Assists other positions and/or work units with a variety of related assignments or performs special projects as assigned
Performs other job-related duties as assigned