Part-Time Custodian

Job Description This is service-maintenance work in the cleaning and housekeeping of buildings, facilities and grounds. Work requires the knowledge of work routines and procedures used in custodial work which is learned on the job. Contacts with people require basic courtesy and tact. The custodial work is strictly routine, following specified instructions and established work routines involving similar situations. The work is performed inside and outside where there are some risks and hazards, but they are known, predictable, and controllable. Operates cleaning equipment and power tools and uses hazardous chemicals. The physical demands consist of walking, standing, sitting, and bending, exposure to dust, dirt and other unpleasant conditions and moving and lifting cleaning equipment and furniture weighing up to 50 pounds. Schedule may include evening or weekend work, as required. The work is performed under immediate supervision where the work assignments are subject to established procedures and routines. Examples of Work • Sweeps and mops floors, steps, and corridors. • Vacuums and shampoos carpets. • Strips, seals, waxes and buffs floors. • Washes windows, glass doors, partitions, woodwork, and walls. • Dusts and polishes furniture, equipment, machines, woodwork, shelves, and blinds. • Cleans fixtures, toilets, tile, floors and walls in restrooms. • Replenishes supplies in restrooms and replaces light bulbs. • Collects and disposes of trash from offices, hallways, and walkways and grounds. • Orders cleaning supplies. • Maintains records for proper inventory control. • Operates powered cleaning equipment. • Performs minor maintenance of equipment. • Depending on assignment, assists senior citizens with preparing and serving meals. • Depending on assignment, assists senior citizens with activities. • Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville’s competencies. • Performs related work as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Knowledge of the standard tools, materials, and procedures used in janitorial work. • Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions associated with custodial work. • Ability to read and understand warning labels on solvent chemicals. • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. • Ability to make minor repairs to cleaning tools and equipment. • Ability to perform a variety of physical labor and duties associated with custodial tasks. • Ability to operate, maintain, and care for cleaning equipment. • Depending on assignment, must have ability to travel between various locations to meet the assignments of the position. Open Requirements/Supplemental Information • Ability to read and write English. • Physically able to move and lift cleaning equipment and furniture. LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION: • Depending upon assignment, a valid driver’s license may be required prior to appointment and must be maintained. • City of Jacksonville Certification as a Public Driver. depending on assignment, may be required and must be maintained. • CPR and First Aid Certification is required within six months of appointment and must be maintained. OTHER REQUREMENTS: • This is a non-competitive class which does not require an examination for filling vacancies. • Depending upon assignment, must pass background screening on a local, state and federal level as required by the State of Florida Children and Family Services or Elder Affairs. • This position performs safety-sensitive functions which are subject to pre-employment, random and other drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonville’s Drug Free Workplace Policy (Directive 0401). A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED.Apply at www.coj.net. 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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled. If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within 60 calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to: Florida Department of Veterans Affairs Attention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator 11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K Largo, FL 33778-1630 Email:[email protected]