Building Custodian Laborer

Job Description: BUILDING CUSTODIAN LABORER

CLASS NO. 235                                          EEOC CATEGORY: Service‑Maintenance

PAY GROUP: 1                                           FLSA: Nonexempt

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Performs custodial cleaning work for municipal buildings.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

1. Reports to: Facilities Manager

2. Directs: This is a non‑supervisory position.

3. Other: Has contact with other city employees and occasional contact with the general public.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

Essential Duties*

Operates a vacuum cleaner and hand cleaning apparatus;

Empties and cleans waste receptacles and properly disposes of trash;

Cleans rest rooms, windows, doors, floors, water fountains, and furniture;

Strips, waxes, and polishes floors as needed and instructed;

Shampoos carpets;

Pick up trash or debris around municipal buildings;

Evaluates and reports need for any repairs or maintenance to appropriate personnel; and

Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and equipment, and orders additional items as needed.

Other Important Duties*

Performs such other related duties as may be assigned;

Performs cleaning and custodial work as requested by other city personnel.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:  techniques and equipment used in cleaning equipment related to custodial work.

Skill/Ability to: understand and follow oral or written instructions; perform duties in a thorough, timely, and efficient manner without close supervision; evaluate the need for repairs and maintenance, and apply good judgment to varied problems; order supplies and prepare simple records and reports; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with co‑workers.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

High school graduation, or its equivalent;

or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED

Appropriate Texas driver's license or available alternate means of transportation.

JOB PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND/OR EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

The City will comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the American Disabilities Act Amendment Act, and all other Federal, State and Local legislative requirements.  The Facility will ensure that reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of that position.