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LAREDO - CITY OF Custodian (B256515-2) LAREDO, Texas
: RE-POSTED ON 3/05/2025
Performs general maintenance and repairs for City facilities, including sweeping, mopping, disinfecting areas, and other cleaning duties.: ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
*The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.* - Dusts chairs, tables, shelves, and other furniture or equipment; cleans and polishes furniture and metal or woodwork. - Cleans and sanitizes bathrooms; replaces toilet paper and paper towels. - Vacuums, sweeps, mops, and buffs the floors; shampoos carpet. - Collects and disposes of trash and debris both indoor and outdoor. - Performs minor repairs of leaking water lines, as needed; unclogs sinks and commodes. - Performs general errands including delivering and distributing mail. - Performs related work as required. COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES Knowledge of: - Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation - Knowledge of cleaning solutions and chemicals - Knowledge of cleaning materials, methods, equipment, and procedures - Knowledge of general carpentry, electrical, plumbing work, and air conditioning and heating systems - Knowledge of safety protocols Skills and Abilities: - Skill in organization and time management - Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature - Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships - Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work - Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries - Ability to comply with City policies and procedures - Ability to operate applicable equipment and machinery WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS Physical Effort Requirements Position will have the following exposures - Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. - Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work. - Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk. - Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects. Work Environment Locations Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments Seldom - Construction site - Confined space Sometimes - Warehouse environment Frequently - Outdoor environment - Street environment (near moving traffic) - Vehicles Often - Office or similar indoor environment Exposures Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements Seldom - Extreme cold (below 32 degrees) Sometimes - Individuals who are hostile or irate - Individuals with known violent backgrounds - Communicable diseases - Moving mechanical parts - Fumes or airborne particles - Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances - Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction) Travel Position will require the employee to travel Never: - Regional travel - National travel - International travel Frequently - ocal travel