Custodian - GICC

Summary A successful candidate will play an active role in the City of College Park’s existing operational success. The purpose of the position is to independently perform work of a recurring and regular nature in accordance with established and well-known policies, procedures, and practices. Progress of work is checked and instruction is provided on accomplishing work involving unusual problems or the use of unfamiliar equipment.

Essential Functions Independent judgment is required to identify, select and apply the most appropriate of available guidelines and procedures as well as interpret precedents. This position is responsible for the general maintenance and cleaning of the Georgia International Convention Center. Duties include the routine and regular cleaning, sanitizing, sweeping, mopping and vacuuming of floors and making minor equipment and facility repairs.

• Daily garbage collection and disposal.
• Vacuum, strip, wax and buff floors.
• Operates power-cleaning equipment, mechanical cleaners and polishers; mixes cleaning agents as directed.
• Vacuums, spot cleans and shampoos carpets; empties and cleans waste receptacles.
• Dusts, waxes, washes and polishes furniture, counters, woodwork and metalwork
• Cleans and washes windows, walls, windowsills and screens, as assigned.
• Cleans restrooms and replenishes supplies.
• Wet and dry mop floors.
• Moves and arranges furniture and equipment as required.
• Performs basic maintenance repairs on buildings.
• Orders and maintains inventory of custodial supplies as directed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that logically relate to the position.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, standard cleaning methods and equipment used in custodial work such as brooms, mops, dust mops, vacuums, scouring devices, and wax applicators.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform routine, repetitive tasks on a continuous basis.
• Ability to work independently in maintain a clean and orderly area after a sufficient training period.
• Ability to exert continuous physical effort including frequent bending, walking, manipulating and heavy lifting of equipment.
• Ability to work flexible hours to include weekdays and weekends based on programming needs.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
• Must be able to use tact and courtesy in dealing with the public.
• Must be able to analyze and evaluate procedures and work processes and to exercise appropriate judgment in establishing priorities and work methods.
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships and to deal effectively and courteously with others, to work independently and in team settings.
• Must be able to type or to use a personal computer with word processing and related software and to enter and retrieve information with reasonable speed and accuracy.
• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling objects of average-weight up to fifty (50) pounds, standing, sitting, and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
• Note: In compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA), those functions of the job which are identified as essential are required to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations. Requests to facilitate the performance of essential functions will be given careful consideration.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have some experience in janitorial maintenance and supplies.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience in communicating with diverse communities, and in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, as well as knowledge and understanding of the organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures.
• Extensive hours and weekends will be required at times.
• Pre-Employment screening is required: criminal background check and drug testing.

The City of College Park offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees in including healthcare, dental care, vision care, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, pension, holidays, vacation, sick leave, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).