Custodian Job at City Of Gary in Gary

CUSTODIAN

Department: Parks

Reports to: Hudson-Campbell Manager

Status: Part-Time

Salary: $12,724.55

The custodian is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of a fitness center and the surrounding grounds. Their duties include but are not limited to vacuuming floors, sanitizing restroom facilities and collecting trash to ensure the building's occupants have a clean space.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The ideal candidate will:

• Keep building and property in clean and orderly condition.

• Perform routine maintenance activities.

• Perform heavy cleaning duties.

• Sweep, mop, scrub, buff, or vacuum floors.

• Gather and empty trash.

• Scrub, sanitize, and supply restroom facilities.

• Dust furniture, walls and equipment.

• Clean windows, mirrors, and partitions with soap and other cleansers.

• Mix cleaning solutions and chemicals in containers in preparation for cleaning, according to instructions.

• Follow procedures for use of chemical cleaners and power machinery to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.

• Clean and polish fixtures and furniture.

• Shampoo or steam-clean carpets and rugs.

• Manage inventory of cleaning supplies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of standard cleaning methods and procedures

• Ability to stand, walk, and bend for many hours

• Ability to perform repetitive motion for long periods of time

• Experience using cleaning equipment, including vacuum cleaners, floor buffers, and cleaning solutions

• Background in handling, mixing, and using cleaning chemicals

• Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety rules

• Communication skills

• Ability to lift heavy objects, climb ladders and work at particular heights