Custodian – Full-Time Job Opportunity

POSITION TITLE: Custodian
DEPARTMENT: Facilities
REPORTS TO: Facilities Manager
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full Time: Hours may vary and include weekdays, weekends and nights.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The PRIMARY function of the Custodian is to provide a sanitary, clean and appealing environment in City owned or operated facilities. This includes the routine cleaning of: restrooms, locker rooms, activity areas, hallways, dressing rooms, auditorium, offices, staircases, storage areas, doors, windows and other, in an efficient and effective manner.

POSITION DUTIES:

• Safely utilizes appropriate chemicals, supplies, and equipment to perform custodial care tasks
• Performs cleaning and janitorial duties, limited grounds maintenance and minor repair work
• Sweeping, vacuuming and mopping floors
• Use various floor care machines and other electronic equipment as necessary
• Remove stains from such surfaces as rugs, carpeting, walls and floors using various chemicals/solutions
• Clean and sanitizes toilets, showers & sinks in all restrooms throughout all facilities
• Empty all trash cans, replace liners, transports materials to disposal area
• Fill dispensers, restock disposables and replace light bulbs
• Keep Water Fountains clean and sanitary
• Maintain custodial care closets, tools and equipment in a clean, sanitary, and safe working condition
• At times uses a ladder to dust and wash walls, ceilings and light fixtures
• Use the required personal protective/safety equipment
• Secure facilities after operating hours by locking doors and setting the security alarm
• Maintain continuity between shifts by documenting cleaning actions; noting areas requiring additional care or monitoring
• Notifies supervisor of supplies needed, and reports items in need for repairs
• Performs other related duties as assigned

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from High School or possession of a GED
• Industrial or commercial cleaning experience preferred.
• Holds and maintains a valid driver’s license

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Maintain a clean work area
• Shows initiative on the job
• Accepts criticism and accepts direction
• Follows standard methods, materials, and equipment used in the janitorial trade
• General familiarity with applicable codes
• Environmental and safety practices, procedures and standards
• Work on a shift basis, staggered work week, and be able to work unusual hours in emergency situations.

Considerable ability to:

• Communicate clearly and effectively in English in person, over the telephone and in public.
• Demonstrate sensitivity, tact, and excellent customer service while interacting with others.

Ability to:

• Work independently and to take action on work-related issues
• Take direction and follow established policies and procedures
• Establish and maintain courteous and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Work effectively as part of a group or team to achieve common goals
• Interpret and follow oral and written instructions
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Limited work outdoors and sometimes in unpleasant environments or weather conditions Lift and carry 25 lbs. of static weight
• Walk or stand for extended periods of time
• Bend, stoop, reach, carry, crawl, climb and lift as necessary to perform assigned duties Effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload and meet deadlines

The Custodian has a primary focus on providing superior workmanship in the cleanliness of city-owned facilities and equipment in the City of Sugar Hill by cleaning and maintaining city-owned assets and completing work in a timely manner. Must maintain professionalism and courtesy when exposed to stressful situations.

Applications accepted at City Hall, City of Sugar Hill, ATTN: Jane Whittington, City Clerk, 5039 West Broad Street, Sugar Hill, Georgia 30518, or emailed to jwhittington@cityofsugarhill.com. Application forms and background release are available at the link below:

Application for Employment (PDF)

The City of Sugar Hill is a Drug Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note that incomplete applications will not be accepted. All required fields and documents must be provided to ensure your application is processed. Failure to submit a complete application may result in delays or rejection. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.