Custodian

Personnel Requisition Form

Department: Parks and Recreation

Date: June 06, 2023

Supervisor: Center Coordinator

Job Title: Custodian

Starting Salary: $13.5492 / hourly

Date Needed: ASAP

Number of Employees Requested: One

Work Hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Overtime as needed

Position Status: Full-time

Reason Needed: Replacement

Job Description

Job Title: Custodian

Department: Parks and Recreation

Location: Central Activity Center

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Code: SM1

Reports to: Center Coordinator

Job Summary

Under immediate supervision visually inspects building to ensure facility is maintained in a clean and orderly manner; sweeps, mops, vacuums and sanitizes floors; inspects facility grounds to ensure it is free of paper and debris; performs additional tasks in support of the department as needed or upon request.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statement of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required, assigned and expected aside from those set forth below to address operational needs and changing operational practices.

• Visually inspects restrooms to ensure area is clean and orderly; restocks supplies as needed.
• Sweeps floors and mops with sanitizing solution.
• Empties all trash receptacles and replaces trash bags for facility including kitchen.
• Vacuums, dust, mops, waxes and buffs floors as needed.
• Cleans carpets in all areas when necessary.
• Cleans and sanitizes bathrooms when requested by Coordinator.
• Makes sure that paper and debris is picked up outside building.

Qualifications

Education & Experience Guidelines

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities required for this position would be:

Education/Training

Have high school education or equivalent training and experience.

Experience

N/A

Licenses or Certifications Required

Valid Identification from State of Residence.

The following generally describes the knowledge and abilities required in order to successfully perform the assigned duties of the position:

Knowledge of:

• Buildings and grounds maintenance procedure.
• Policies, rules and regulations of the City of Phenix City.

Ability to:

• Prepare forms and document records.
• Converse with supervisor and co-workers.
• Operate simple equipment to include vacuum, buffer and carpet cleaner.
• Comprehend oral or written instructions and complete assigned tasks.
• Work under immediate supervision and carry out standard procedures.
• Work as a member of a team.

Physical Demands & Working Environment

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the city encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations needed to perform the essential duties of this position.

Environment: Mostly indoor work, trash removal from grounds.

Physical Demands: See accompanying page for details

Key Working Relationship: Center Coordinator, P&R Staff and Center patrons.

How to Apply

Applications for this position will be accepted until a pool of 20 applications is received or the position is filled, whichever comes first. Current city employees wishing to apply should send Internal Job Application provided by the Human Resources Department to the HR Director by the deadline stated. (A courtesy copy will be sent to the employee’s department head.)

Applications can be found online (download an application) or picked up at the City of Phenix City Human Resources Department:

1103 Broad Street

Phenix City, AL 36867

Ph: 334 448-2706

Applications are available for pick up and drop off on Mondays from 2 to 5 p.m., Eastern Time, and Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., Eastern Time. You may also email your completed application with the required supporting documents.