Custodian (Building Services)

The City of Johnson City, Tennessee is accepting online applications for a Custodian in the Building Services department. The employee performs responsible unskilled building cleaning tasks; does related work as required. T his is repetitive manual work requiring efficient performance of simple building cleaning and maintenance duties. A custodian works under general supervision on routine recurring assignments, receiving specific instructions on each new or unusual assignment. The work is reviewed by inspection.

Essential Functions of Position:

sweeps, mops and buffs floors, and vacuums carpets; washes windows and polishes furniture; dusts woodwork, furniture and other articles; picks up paper and debris on grounds; makes minor repairs to building, building equipment and furniture; empties trash cans and cleans containers; cleans and supplies bathrooms; sweeps and shovels snow; mows grass and performs related grounds and maintenance tasks; assists with landscaping and upkeep of the grounds; ensures building security; sets-up tables, chairs, and other equipment or supplies; cleans-up after activities take place; dusts/washes furniture, tables, chairs, counters, vending machines; provides assistance with special activities and events; may assist participants, dispatch vehicles; may fuel, clean and maintain vehicles; may remove money from fareboxes; performs related tasks as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Some working knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment, and ability to use them economically and efficiently; ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions; and thoroughness.

Acceptable Experience and Training:

Completion of high school or GED and some building cleaning experience; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Pre-employment physical, drug screening and background check required. EEO