Maintenance Custodian

Date of Posting:                     January 14, 2018

Job Title:                                Maintenance Custodian – Part-Time (20-24 hours per week)

Department:                          Public Works

Salary:                                    $12.48 per hour

Supervisor:                            Building Maintenance Crew Leader

FLSA Status:                         Non-Exempt

No. of Open Positions:          1

SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the Building Maintenance Crew Leader, the Custodian position will primarily be responsible for the cleaning and maintenance needs for various City facilities.  This position will provide exemplary customer service to the employees and citizens of the City of Fruita.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

Clean and care for the assigned City buildings in order to ensure they are maintained in a safe and healthy manner.

Clean office, meeting room, and public spaces within City buildings and facilities.

Clean and disinfect restrooms.

Mop tile, concrete, and wood floors.

Vacuum carpeted areas.

Clean windows and glass.

Dust and spot clean furniture and fixtures as required.

Empty outdoor and indoor trash containers.

Clean sinks and countertops.

Assist in maintaining and inspecting facility furniture, appliances, and equipment.

Assist with operation and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems and controls.

Assist with moving furniture and setting up meeting rooms.

Assist in changing florescent and other types of light bulbs.

Assist in snow/ice removal around buildings. 

Maintain storage areas, cleaning equipment, materials and supplies in a safe and orderly manner

Must communicate respectfully with a positive attitude towards the public, coworkers and supervisors.

Perform other duties of similar nature or level as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

This position may assist with the supervision of community service persons when performing duties for Public Works.

QUALIFICATIONS 

High School Diploma or equivalent. 

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation.

Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Must have a valid Colorado driver’s license and be able to provide transportation to assigned facilities.

Custodial and/or maintenance experience preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, crouch, reach, grasp, feel, and perform repetitive motions.  This position requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, visual acuity, and ability to adjust focus.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to extremely noisy.

TO APPLY    

Submit a letter of interest, completed City application, and resume (if desired) to Human Resources, City of Fruita, 325 E. Aspen, Fruita, CO 81521 by close of business Friday, December 29, 2017.  

The City of Fruita is an Equal Opportunity Employer