Utilities Custodian I

City of DeLand • DeLand, FL

41d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position performs a variety of cleaning and housekeeping tasks under general supervision of the Utilities Project Coordinator. Duties may involve the use of hand and power cleaning tools and the operation of a light hand truck as a part of the assignment. Duties will be performed during regular office hours. Candidate will report directly to the Utilities Project Coordinator.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma or comparable amount of education, training, or experience is preferred.
• Some experience in custodial/janitorial work is preferable as well as work which involves custodial/janitorial hand and power tools.
• Possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
• Ability to develop and maintain good personal relationship with other employees and the public.
• Ability to follow and apply common sense understanding, to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form.
• Ability to work independently and in a diligent manner.
• Ability to use various hand and power tools related to the job.
• Knowledge of simple hand and power tools.
• Good physical condition is essential.
• This job requires walking, standing, pushing, bending, stooping, cleaning equipment operation and driving short distances.
• The employee will usually work in an office environment and may work outside in various weather conditions.
• Working from heights, in dusty conditions, with hands, feet, and/or legs and will handle chemicals.
• Lift up to 60 Pounds
• Vision: 20/20 or Corrected to 20/100
• Hearing: Normal Noise Levels for Work Environment

Responsibilities

• Performs routine custodial work and minor repairs.
• Performs duties such as vacuuming, dusting, and mopping.
• Ability to clean restrooms, including floors, walls, toilets, sinks and other fixtures and items found within restrooms.
• Interior / Exterior window cleaning.
• Empty and maintain trash collection cans and recycle bin.
• Ability to clean other fixtures such as lights, water fountains, and sinks.
• Ability to work off of a small ladder or reach to clean overhead lights and book shelves.
• Ability and agility to bend and stoop to clean items close to the floor.

What This Job Offers

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