MAINTENANCE WORKER / CUSTODIAN (56042)

Job Details: Job Location: Public Works - Cocoa Beach, FL 32931, GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Under general supervision, performs work in the maintenance and cleaning of City buildings, grounds and facilities. Work involves performing a wide range of custodial tasks of routine difficulty involving the use of cleaning equipment, materials and set up. Reports to the Building Maintenance Supervisor.

Security Requirement: Selected applicant must submit to finger printing, background check, and complete Criminal Justice Information Service (CJIS) security awareness training.

This is a non-exempt, full-time position starting at a pay rate of $17.67 per hour depending on experience. This includes a generous benefits package offering health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 11 paid holidays, paid time off, pension and more.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION

• Responsible for locking, unlocking, and securing City Hall and other facilities.
• Performs general cleaning duties of assigned facilities to maintain neat, orderly and sanitary facilities.
• Sweeps, mops, polishes, strips, waxes, and vacuums.
• Washes walls, windows, woodwork, mirrors, and dusts work areas.
• Cleans all restrooms and fixtures; checks and stocks supplies; ensures that all lavatory installations are working and reports those that need repair.
• Removes and disposes of all trash in designated areas.
• Takes trash to dumpsters and recycles items as required.
• Climbs ladders to change lamps.
• Operates gas/electric power washer to keep building exterior and walkways clean.
• Operates city vehicle to travel between buildings and pick up supplies (Valid Driver License Required)
• Must deal with City staff and general public in a positive and professional way.
• Must have sufficient knowledge of plumbing or electrical conditions to identify potential problems and prevent or reduce hazards to the general public and coworkers.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs other related work as required.

Qualifications: MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from high school or GED with janitorial or related custodial work and ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED

TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a variety of cleaning equipment. Must be able to stay in bending, kneeling, or squatting position for periods less than 10 minutes. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or 15 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Requires the ability to climb and maneuver on ladders and tight spaces. Physical requirements are for medium work.