Custodian
Do you want a career with the City that helps project a friendly image to our citizens, employees, and others? If so, the Public Transportation Department's Custodian Senior position may be the right opportunity for you! This Custodian Senior position is a full-time position with benefits and a preferred hiring range of $12.39 - $14.25 per hour (equivalent to $25,771 - $29,640 annually however, an exact salary will be determined in compliance with City Policy Section 3: Compensation. Applicants who do not meet the qualifications for the Custodian Senior level may be considered for another level within the department at an annual rate commensurate with applicant qualifications.
As a Custodian Senior, you will: • Oversee and participate in the cleaning and maintenance of the Administrative Building and Central Garage; • Ensure building systems are performing to standards and take necessary steps to ensure that problems are reported as needed in order to be resolved; • Sweep, mop, and dust offices and assigned areas; • Wash windows, walls, woodwork, floors, and bathroom fixtures; • Vacuum and clean carpets, including operating a carpet shampooer; • Clean and supply restrooms; • Gather and dispose of refuse, litter, and trash; • Load and unload cleaning and polishing equipment and materials to be transported by truck; • Prepare quantities of cleaning and polishing materials appropriate for use from bulk containers; • Help set up buildings and rooms for activities and special events; • Perform routine security tours of the building and grounds to which assigned and report unusual observations to your supervisor; • Operate a City vehicle in the performance of job duties; • Perform other related tasks as required.
Minimum Requirements: • Completion of the tenth grade and minimal experience in the care and cleaning of buildings and grounds, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. • Valid driver's license required. • Click here to view the physical requirements for this position. The ideal candidate for this position will have: • General knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies, and equipment and the ability to use them economically and efficiently; • The ability to: • Work independently; • Read and write; • Understand oral and written directions; • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates. Successful applicants for this position will be subject to the following screenings and must receive satisfactory results: • DMV Driving Record Review; • Job-Specific Physical; • Criminal Background Review.
This position may close at any time after 10 calendar days. (posted 11/29/2022) The City provides an excellent benefits package including health insurance, retirement (VRS & MissionSquare), life insurance, paid leave and holidays. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status.
The City of Harrisonburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer