Custodian at City of Florissant – Florissant, Missouri

Rate: $17.38/hour

Full benefits package includes: MO Lagers Pension, medical, dental, life insurance, long-term disability and various voluntary benefit plans

General Purpose of Position

Performs a variety of skilled and unskilled tasks in the care and maintenance of city facilities

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Provides departmental support

• Reports maintenance or repair problems, out of his scope of ability, to appropriate supervisor and coordinates with contract employees or city engineer for repairs
• Opens and closes, locks and unlocks facilities as needed
• Keeps records of work completed
• May serve on various employee committees, as required or assigned
• Moves and sets up furniture, pictures, etc., as needed or assigned

Performs maintenance tasks for buildings

• Performs minor semi-skilled interior building maintenance and repairs such as painting, floor covering, plumbing, carpentry, mechanical, ceiling tile replacement, and other unskilled and semi-skilled trades work
• Inspects and maintains assigned custodial equipment and small tools for proper operating condition
• Maintains current skills and knowledge in the proper and safe techniques of building maintenance
• Changes light bulbs and fluorescent tubes as needed
• Fills soda machines and stocks break room

Performs cleaning tasks for buildings

• Sweeps, vacuums, mops, dusts, shampoos, steam cleans, strips, waxes, polishes, and buffs floors, carpets and furniture, etc.
• Dumps ash scans and garbage cans and replaces liners
• Cleans and sanitizes restrooms and replenishes supplies; cleans spills; cleans drinking fountains, mirrors, tables, walls, fixtures, blinds, light fixtures, etc.
• Washes windows, walls, metal and woodwork
• Cleans rain gutters; sweeps roofs and sidewalks. Clears ice, snow from sidewalks when needed
• Picks up litter and debris from around buildings and grounds
• Cleans cells as per standard operating procedure
• Performs other duties as directed

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent or any combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge and experience to perform the work

Licenses and Certifications

• A valid driver's license is preferred
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Equipment, materials and supplies used in building and grounds maintenance
• City's purchasing policies and procedures
• Basic maintenance methods of buildings and equipment
• Basic equipment maintenance and repair
• Proper materials and equipment needed for projects
• Equipment and supplies used to do minor repairs
• First aid and applicable safety precautions

Skills and Abilities

• Determine work needed from visual inspections
• Use common sense
• Pay attention to detail
• Complete detailed work accurately
• Work effectively with a wide range of people
• Meet specified deadlines
• Lift heavy objects
• Walk and stand for long periods of time
• Use equipment and tools properly and safely
• Prioritize daily work flow
• Work as a team member with other employees
• Communicate effectively with others, both oral and written
• Work autonomously when necessary
• Handle multiple tasks simultaneously with frequent interruptions
• Deal with others in a professional manner
• Maintain professional composure in heated situations
• Implement and follow departmental and City policies and procedures

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disabled/Veteran