Part Time Custodian

The City of Fairview Heights Public Works Department is hiring a part time custodian. The current hourly wage for this position is $16.91/hour. Applications are due to ... by 5:00 p.m. Friday, June 6, 2025.

Applications can be found on the City website at www.cofh.org.

SUMMARY OF POSITION
This position involves performing general maintenance of City building facilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES (Essential functions including the following and the Physical Requirements listed below):
Report any maintenance problems or hazards in municipal buildings to supervisory personnel
Secure exterior and interior doors to building as required and unlock doors for meetings and events
Gather and properly dispose of bloodborne wastes and hazardous materials
Clean/sanitize areas potentially contaminated by bloodborne pathogens from body fluids
Clean and sanitize public restrooms
Maintain tiled floors by mopping and cleaning, and maintain carpeted areas by vacuuming at the established frequency
Stock and distribute paper janitorial supplies (toilet paper, hand towels, etc) as required
Stock coffee and related supplies for meetings and make coffee for participants as required
Record use of supplies and provide records to supervisors
Clean offices and public areas as required
Remove trash and garbage wastes from offices and public areas to dumpster
Operate and properly maintain janitorial equipment

Maintain floor drains based on established maintenance and cleaning requirements
Maintain exterior entrances to the building for appearance and safety
Other related janitorial and custodial duties as assigned

BASIC JOB QUALIFICATIONS
High School Graduate or equivalent
One year of experience in commercial building custodial maintenance

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES REQUIRED
General knowledge of building maintenance procedures
Ability to work productively with all operations in city government
Ability work independently after receiving general written and oral instructions
General knowledge of operating requirements and maintenance procedures for building maintenance equipment, including buffing machine, scrubbing machine, vacuum cleaners, wet-vacs, and basic maintenance tools
Knowledge of safety procedures in handling bloodborne materials and disposal and use and storage of chemicals
Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and responsibilities to accomplish assignments based on general directions from supervisor

WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is primarily performed alone in municipal buildings. Work performed in this job may place the employee at risk of occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions, and is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
Ability to life up to 100 pounds on an occasional basis
Ability to lift arms overhead, bend at the waist, kneel, stretch

The City of Fairview Heights is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/M/F/D/V