Custodian-955

Posting Number 3748P Position Title Custodian-955 Department Public Works Job Code 02003 FLSA Status Non-Exempt Union Code/Affiliation Local 955 Division BUILDING MAINTENANCE Job Description Summary

The purpose of this job is to perform general cleaning, janitorial duties, and light maintenance of assigned property and buildings. Responsible for keeping City facilities clean and maintaining a healthy environment

Essential Duties and Responsibilities - The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description

• Ensures buildings and facilities, including common areas, are properly cleaned, maintained, and available for patron use.
• Unlocks and locks buildings.
• Monitors and maintains cleaning supply inventory and ensures cleaning equipment is in proper working condition.
• Removes trash, recycling, and debris from the interior and exterior of the facility.
• Vacuums, sweeps, mops, scrubs, strips, waxes, and polishes floors; shampoos carpets; and washes windows and walls.
• Cleans and sanitizes restrooms, kitchenettes, and drinking fountains; replenishes restroom supplies.
• Dusts, polishes, and moves furniture and equipment.
• Replaces lamps in lighting fixtures.
• Assists with snow removal.
• Follows safety policies and guidelines.
• Provides effective customer service to patrons.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Job has no responsibility for the direction or supervision of others.

Human Collaboration and Job Impact - This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on organization, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction

• Work requires regular interaction involving exchange and receipt of information.
• Interactions have limited impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations.

Fiscal Responsibility

• Position has no fiscal responsibility.

Education and Experience - An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• No experience required.

Licenses or Certifications

• Valid driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position

Knowledge of:

• Custodial equipment operation and maintenance, cleaning methods, and supplies.
• Safety standards and protocol.

Skill in:

• Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience.
• Reading, understanding, and following directions.
• Maintaining basic records.

Ability to:

• Provide high levels of effective customer service and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Multitask and prioritize work.
• Work independently.
• Operate cleaning equipment.
• Follow chemical data specifications.
• Use a computer, software, and phone.
• Workday or evening shifts and occasionally outside of normal shifts for scheduled special projects.
• Focus on tasks.

Work Environment - Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job

Work Environment:

• Office or similar indoor environment - Frequently/Often
• Outdoor environment - Sometimes
• Vehicle - Sometimes
• Warehouse environment - Sometimes
• Shop environment - Sometimes

Exposures:

• Extreme Cold (below 32 degrees) - Sometimes
• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees) - Sometimes
• Communicable diseases - Sometimes
• Moving mechanical parts - Sometimes
• Fumes or airborne particles - Frequently/Often
• Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances - Frequently/Often
• Loud noises (85+ decibels) - Sometimes

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• This position involves occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards and outside work.
• Incumbents may be required to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
• Incumbents required to grasp, push, stand, walk, reach with hands/arms, feel attributes of objects, drive, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb/balance, operate mechanical equipment, and move up and down from/to sitting position on the floor.
• Incumbents required to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Incumbents required to use close vision to properly clean and inspect areas.

Hours/Days

Day shift is Mon - Fri (5:30 am - 2:00 pm)

The evening shift is Mon - Fri (Mon - Thurs 3:00 pm - 12:30 am) (Fri 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm)

Starting Salary $15.00/hr.-$18.45/hr.: commensurate w/training & experience Pay Grade 101 Number of Positions Available 3 Deadline to Apply Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is open until filled, but the preferred application date is Monday, June 30, 2025.

Notice to Applicants

Individuals needing accommodation to apply may call 573.874.CITY (2489)

TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)

THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALE

THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING

The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program