The City of La Vergne
Custodian Job at The City of La Vergne in La Vergne
The City of La Vergne, La Vergne, TN, United States, 37086
Position Title:
Custodian - Full time
Department:
Building Maintenance
FLSA Status:
Non - Exempt / Hourly
Salary Grade/Range:
Grade:
E
Starting:
$17.55
Supervision:
Maintenance Supervisor
Last Reviewed:
11/27/24
Job Summary
Primary responsibility is to perform a variety of custodial duties inside city-owned buildings. Under general supervision, reports to the Maintenance Supervisor.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk; and use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance on a ladder up to 10 feet; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally team lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Varied Facility Locations: The Custodian works across various municipal buildings and facilities, including offices, libraries, recreational centers, and public safety buildings. This role requires traveling between locations to perform maintenance and repair tasks.
Outdoor and Indoor Work: Custodial tasks may be performed both indoors and outdoors, subjecting the custodian to varying weather conditions. Outdoor work could include maintaining building exteriors, roofing, and groundskeeping tasks.
Safety and Compliance: Adhering to safety protocols and regulations is a critical aspect of the work environment. The Custodian must use personal protective equipment, follow safety guidelines, and ensure that all maintenance activities comply with applicable codes and standards.
Team Collaboration and Independence: While the Custodian often works independently, completing assigned tasks and managing their workload, collaboration with other maintenance staff, facility managers, and department heads is also essential for coordinating larger projects or addressing complex maintenance issues.
Physical Demands: The role is physically demanding, requiring lifting, bending, climbing ladders, and operating power tools and machinery. The Tech II must be capable of performing physically strenuous tasks safely and effectively.
Flexible Schedule: This position is not remote. The Custodian / Maintenance Tech II may need to respond to emergency repair needs outside of normal working hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to ensure the continuous operation of municipal facilities.
Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
THE CITY OF LA VERGNE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, SEX, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, OR VETERAN STATUS IN EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES.
Custodian - Full time
Department:
Building Maintenance
FLSA Status:
Non - Exempt / Hourly
Salary Grade/Range:
Grade:
E
Starting:
$17.55
Supervision:
Maintenance Supervisor
Last Reviewed:
11/27/24
Job Summary
Primary responsibility is to perform a variety of custodial duties inside city-owned buildings. Under general supervision, reports to the Maintenance Supervisor.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs custodial work as required and assigned, including sweeping floors; vacuuming carpets; mopping; shampooing and steam clean carpets; buffing non-carpeted areas, dumping garbage and reline cans with liners; cleaning and sanitizing restrooms and replenishing supplies; sweep; empty trash cans; clean spills; clean drinking fountains, mirrors; tables, walls, fixtures, light fixtures, etc.; dust furniture; wash windows, walls, metal, and woodwork.
- Collects and disposes of solid waste from buildings and grounds; picks up litter from premises.
- Opens and closes, locks, and unlocks facilities as needed.
- The ability to decipher a task or project and to devise a solution to said task or project including the making of supplies and materials list to complete the task.
- Maintain records of work orders and schedules in compliance with federal, state, and city regulations.
- Work safely observing all OSHA, SDS, Federal, State, and City Regulations.
- Provide coverage in the absence of other personnel.
- Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or GED preferred.
- Three (3) years of janitorial/custodial cleaning experience preferred.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must possess a valid Tennessee Driver's License.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
- Must work well independently and collaboratively.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
- Familiarity with janitorial chemicals and equipment, including industrial vacuum cleaners, buffers, and scrubbers.
- Ability to work safely observing all OSHA, Federal, State, and City Regulations.
- Ability to effectively communicate orally and written.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, and the public.
- Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk; and use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance on a ladder up to 10 feet; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally team lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Varied Facility Locations: The Custodian works across various municipal buildings and facilities, including offices, libraries, recreational centers, and public safety buildings. This role requires traveling between locations to perform maintenance and repair tasks.
Outdoor and Indoor Work: Custodial tasks may be performed both indoors and outdoors, subjecting the custodian to varying weather conditions. Outdoor work could include maintaining building exteriors, roofing, and groundskeeping tasks.
Safety and Compliance: Adhering to safety protocols and regulations is a critical aspect of the work environment. The Custodian must use personal protective equipment, follow safety guidelines, and ensure that all maintenance activities comply with applicable codes and standards.
Team Collaboration and Independence: While the Custodian often works independently, completing assigned tasks and managing their workload, collaboration with other maintenance staff, facility managers, and department heads is also essential for coordinating larger projects or addressing complex maintenance issues.
Physical Demands: The role is physically demanding, requiring lifting, bending, climbing ladders, and operating power tools and machinery. The Tech II must be capable of performing physically strenuous tasks safely and effectively.
Flexible Schedule: This position is not remote. The Custodian / Maintenance Tech II may need to respond to emergency repair needs outside of normal working hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to ensure the continuous operation of municipal facilities.
Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
THE CITY OF LA VERGNE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, SEX, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, OR VETERAN STATUS IN EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES.