CUSTODIAN

The City of Lake Worth Beach invites qualified individuals to apply for the position of Custodian.

This Full-Time Non-Exempt position is based on a 40-hour work week with a pay rate of $16.9183.

This position is part of the (PEU) Public Employees Union collective bargaining agreement and will work at Public Services Building located at 1749 3rd Avenue South, Lake Worth, FL 33460.

In addition, this position offers:

• Vacation and Sick Leave Accruals
• 13 Paid Holidays
• 3 Floating Holidays
• City of Lake Worth Medical Benefits that include Life Insurance, Dental and Vision coverage
• Retirement Plan 

JOB SUMMARY:

This position performs a wide range of custodial cleaning for City Buildings and Facilities.  The successful candidate is at ease working in partnership with other team members in a high volume, fast-paced environment. This position reports to the Lake Worth Beach Building Facility Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Scrubs, mops, waxes and polishes floors. Dusts and polishes furniture; washes windows, woodwork, toilets, washrooms, and fixtures.
• Shampoos rugs, replaces light bulbs, and assists in making simple repairs to equipment, hardware, and furniture.
• Empties ashtrays and wastebaskets. 
• Takes out trash for disposal. 
• Cleans up grounds and areas around buildings.
• Assists in moving files, heavy desks and other furniture.
• Assists in moving offices to various sections of City buildings.
• Assembles and disassembles various pieces of office equipment such as desks, chairs, file cabinets, etc., in the performance of these duties.
• Recommends purchase of various stock items; maintains stock/inventory levels, orders required supplies.
• Performs other related work and duties as required/assigned.
• The examples of essential functions as listed in this classification specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class.  The omission of an essential function of work does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment in relation to the position.

JOB STANDARDS:

An employee in this class is responsible for the custodial services of all City Buildings and Facilities. All work is performed according to the practices and procedures of the Public Works Department and the City of Lake Worth Beach.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• 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.
• Knowledge of material s, methods and equipment typically used in janitorial work.
• Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to cleaning equipment.
• Sufficient physical strength and agility to perform a variety of moderately heavy custodial tasks in the care and limited maintenance of buildings and equipment.
• Dependability is extremely important to this position.

EQUIPMENT:

• Operates mechanical equipment in the maintenance of buildings and premises, such as waxers, polishers, vacuum cleaners, trimmers,   pressure washers, etc.
• Operates sedan or light duty truck in running errands and in pick-up and delivery of supplies and equipment.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma/GED. 
• Experience in commercial janitorial work. 
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. 
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state of Florida driver's license.

PHYSCIAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hand s and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be willing to work varied hours, first, second and/or third shift and/or weekends.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Works inside in an air-conditioned office, environment as well as outdoors in varying and changing weather conditions.

Applicants for positions with the City of Lake Worth Beach should know and be aware of the following: 

Applicants for employment who become candidates for available employment positions should note employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of all reference checks and pre-employment physical satisfaction. Upon request, information on the nature and scope of an inquiry will be provided under FS 119. 

This position is considered “essential personnel” for hurricane preparedness and emergency management purposes.