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JOB TITLE: BUILDING CUSTODIAN DEPARTMENT: BUILDING MAINTENANCE EMPLOYMENT TYPE: FULL-TIME/NON-EXEMPT UNION/NON-UNION: TEAMSTERS LOCAL #404 The Building Custodian is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and general upkeep of City Hall and other assigned City buildings/locations. This position ensures that all public and employee areas are clean, well-organized, and properly maintained, contributing to a welcoming and professional environment for residents, visitors, and staff. Job duties also include maintenance of City Hall grounds, walks, lawns & shrubbery. We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to promoting a multicultural work force, excellence in public service, and on-going mutual respect in our working relationships. We strongly encourage people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, bilingualists, and people from other underrepresented groups to apply for our open positions - recognizing and respecting that diverse perspectives and experiences are valuable to our team and essential to our public service. RESPONSIBILITIES - Empty wastebaskets, recycle bins, and other disposal units in a timely manner. - Clean and disinfect restrooms, ensuring that they are stocked with necessary supplies (soap, toilet paper, paper towels, etc.); replacing deodorizers. - Clean and maintain employee breakroom and other leisure spaces used by staff. - Sanitizing door handles, high-touch surface areas, bathrooms, etc. - Sweep, mop, scrub and wax floors and stairs; Wash windows, walls and window blinds. - Dust woodwork, shelves, office furniture and other equipment. - Performs routine maintenance such as changing light bulbs, minor repairs, and reporting larger maintenance issues to the supervisor. - Ensure that building doors are locked after business hours and maintain a safe environment by reporting hazards or unsafe conditions. - Assist in setting up and breaking down tables, chairs, and other equipment for meetings, events, and functions held at City Hall. - Assist in seasonal tasks, including light snow shoveling around building entrances, de-icing walkways, cutting lawns and trimming bushes, and keeping outdoor areas tidy. - Monitor and maintain custodial supplies and equipment; report needs for replenishment to Supervisor. - Performs all other duties as assigned or required. QUALIFICATIONS - High school diploma or equivalent is preferred. - General experience in janitorial and maintenance work is preferred. - Working knowledge of modern building cleaning materials, methods, and equipment and ability to use them economically and efficiently. - Ability to accept responsibility & work with minimal supervision. - Requires strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with a diverse population, including employees and building visitors. - Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions. HOURS Monday - Friday, 40 Hours per week, 2:00PM-10:30PM SALARY Starting salary \$16.61 - \$17.61 per hour Annual increases up to \$22.99 per hour APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, September 20, 2024 @ 4:00PM