Part-Time Custodian

City of Sierra Vista • Sierra Vista, AZ

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, maintains City buildings so that they are a clean, sanitary, and healthy environment for public and employees' use. Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday 5am to 9am and Fridays from 5am to 8:30am. FLSA status: Non-Exempt.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or GED required.
• Six (6) months experience in cleaning buildings, including stripping floors, shampooing rugs, and washing walls.
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license required.
• Must be able to pass Sierra Vista Police department and ADOC background check.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of MSDS sheets on cleaning solvents and chemicals.
• Knowledge of equipment and supplies used for cleaning work.
• Knowledge of proper and safe use of custodial chemicals and supplies.
• Knowledge of proper preventative maintenance of cleaning equipment, i.e. vacuums, floor machines, etc.
• Knowledge of custodial procedures and practices.
• Skill in cleaning and disinfecting.
• Skill in operating wax stripper, steam cleaner, buffer, and other cleaning related equipment.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with City staff and the public.
• Skill in following oral and written instructions.
• Skill in following established safety procedures and practices.
• Skill in documenting completed cleaning procedures, scheduled tasks, and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of general cleaning tasks, in accordance with Standard Operational Procedures (SOP's) adopted by the department, including vacuuming carpets, mopping floors, washing windows, dusting furniture, scrubbing tiles, and sanitizing the restroom facilities.
• Strips, waxes, and buffs floors.
• De-activates and re-activates building security alarms as needed for cleaning tasks.
• Cleans blinds, and vacuums drapes.
• Sweeps floors, sidewalks within building perimeters, and patios.
• Picks up litter, including cigarette butts.
• Scrapes gum from floors and sidewalks.
• Replenishes toilet paper, hand towels, and soap dispensers.
• Cleans and dusts ceiling fans, air and heat-duct registers, ceiling and desk light fixtures, and baseboards.
• Collects and disposes of office, bathroom, and kitchen trash into outside trash containers.
• Dusts and waxes counters, filing cabinets, and desks.
• Shampoos and steam cleans upholstered furniture and carpeted floors.
• Cleans and sanitizes mirrors, drinking fountains, and door handles.
• Cleans entrance mats and removes carpet stains.
• Removes, washes, dries, and re-installs blinds quarterly.
• Works directly with the Lead Custodian in documenting completed cleaning procedures, scheduled tasks, and inventory control.

Benefits

• The City of Sierra Vista provides an equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all persons regardless of race, color, sex (to include lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, or transgendered (LGBT)), age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, or genetic information.
• The City of Sierra Vista complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all employment activities.
• The City of Sierra Vista complies with the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) and will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.
• Requests for reasonable accommodation during the recruitment or hiring process must be sent to the Human Resources Department.

What This Job Offers

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