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CITY OF SOUTH BEND Head Custodian in South Bend, Indiana

TITLE

Head Custodian

OPEN DATE

3/15/2024

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME

Full-Time

EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT

Non-Exempt

BARGAINING / NON-BARGAINING

Bargaining

DIVISION

Venues Parks and Arts

LOCATION

Community Programming

REPORTS TO

Director of Recreation - Community Programming

SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday, 2PM-10:30 PM Schedule may vary based on departmental needs.

PAY RATE

$18.65 per hour

DESCRIPTION

Salary - $18.65 per hour

SUMMARY:Performs a variety of skilled and unskilled tasks in the custodial care and maintenance of the facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:This list represents the types of duties required by the position. Other duties may be assigned as reasonably expected.

  • Sweeps, vacuums, mops, dusts, strips, waxes, polishes, and buffs floors, carpets, furniture, etc.
  • Washes windows, walls, metal, and woodwork.
  • Cleans and sanitizes restrooms and replenishes supplies; cleans spills, cleans drinking fountains, mirrors, tables, fixtures, blinds, light fixtures, etc.
  • Picks up litter from the grounds and around building. Mows and trims grass, waters plants and grass, pulls weeds, rakes leaves, trims bushes, cleans gutters, removes snow and ice from steps and sidewalks, sweeps sidewalks and parking lot, attends to landscaping and replants if necessary.
  • Changes light bulbs and fluorescent tubes, and makes minor electrical repairs.
  • Dumps garbage and relines garbage cans with liners.
  • Resurfaces gym floor as necessary.
  • Works directly with the Center Director on scheduling of the facility. Sets up equipment, tables, chairs, and recreational equipment for meetings, classes, events and rentals. Oversees groups using the facility for gym rentals, meetings, etc., and also opens and secures the building for them as necessary. May be asked to fill in at other Centers and assist with the set-up of events at off-site locations if needed.
  • Delivers and picks up, loads and unloads equipment and supplies to/from various sites.
  • Unloads shipments of equipment and supplies. Stocks, inventories, organizes, and distributes recreational, office, janitorial, first-aid, and arts and crafts supplies and equipment.
  • Inventories, restocks, and orders all custodial supplies.
  • Inspects and maintains assigned custodial equipment and tools for proper operating condition.
  • Assists Superintendent III in inspection of the facility and follows through with request for repairs as needed.
  • Opens and closes, locks and unlocks facility as needed.
  • Keeps records of completed daily work.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in a satisfactory manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent education required.
  • At least one year of experience/training in a custodial, building, and/or grounds maintenance position preferred. Knowledge of construction trades, which demonstrates the knowledge and experience to perform the duties of the position preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES PREFERRED

  • Working knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies used in building and grounds maintenance.
  • Skill in the operation of listed tools and equipment.
  • Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule.
  • Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time, and to perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
  • Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
  • Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely.
  • Ability to understand, follow and tra smit written and oral instructions.
  • Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and public.
  • Ability to enter data and use computer software.
  • Ability to work at heights of 25 ft. or more on ladders, scaffolds, or roof.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSE, REGISTRATION:Valid Drivers License required.

EQUIPMENT:Floor buffers, floor burnisher, vacuum cleaners, broom, mop, dusting equipment, snow blower, lawn mower, riding mower, weed eaters, golf cart, blowers and various hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, hammers, vice grips, computer, tablet, chemical sprayer, truck and plow, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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