Janitor - Temporary
City of Grand Island
Grand Island, NE
16.00–20.50 an hour
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Job Description
by sweeping, mopping or scrubbing.
Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures. Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.
Wash and dust walls, tables, doors, light fixtures and windows, using cleaners, sponges and squeegees.
Clean and disinfect toilets, urinals, sinks, floors and other fixtures.
Fill soap, toilet paper and towel dispensers regularly.
Perform minor plumbing repairs as needed.
Requisition materials and supplies needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.
Empty trash containers as needed. Maintain waste receptacles and ensure that they are clean.
Pick up litter (inside and outside) as necessary.
Perform miscellaneous cleaning and specially requested tasks as assigned, including special events as dictated.
Assist City personnel and service providers as needed.
Keep management informed of problems and maintenance concerns. Communicate unsafe conditions to supervisors.
Participate in meetings as required.
Complete required paperwork and checklists of area cleaned and maintained.
Utilize proper safety precautions in all work performed.
May assist in other sections of the Department as necessary.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Knowledge of:
Basic cleaning and plumbing techniques and maintenance procedures.
Methods, techniques, and procedures related to assigned area of responsibility.
Traffic laws, ordinances and rules.
Purposes and uses of a variety of equipment, power tools and hand tools.
Ability to:
Operate vehicles in a safe and effective manner.
Use and operate hand tools, mechanical equipment, power tools and other equipment required for the work in a safe and efficient manner.
Be attentive to detail.
Follow directions and work effectively in the absence of close supervision.
Work weekends as special events dictate.
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
No experience required. Must be 18 years of age.
Training:
Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
License or Certificate:
Employee must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain insurability as determined by the City’s insurance carrier. Click here to view our driver eligibility requirements.
Working Hours:
Hours Monday through Sunday 6:30am - 3:00pm will vary depending on department needs but will include working days, evenings, weekends and holidays.
The duration of this position is April through October.
Salary:
Position will start at the entry level of the City's salary table. Consideration may be given if experience exceeds entry level qualifications.
Other:
Candidate is subject to a background check.
Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures. Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.
Wash and dust walls, tables, doors, light fixtures and windows, using cleaners, sponges and squeegees.
Clean and disinfect toilets, urinals, sinks, floors and other fixtures.
Fill soap, toilet paper and towel dispensers regularly.
Perform minor plumbing repairs as needed.
Requisition materials and supplies needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.
Empty trash containers as needed. Maintain waste receptacles and ensure that they are clean.
Pick up litter (inside and outside) as necessary.
Perform miscellaneous cleaning and specially requested tasks as assigned, including special events as dictated.
Assist City personnel and service providers as needed.
Keep management informed of problems and maintenance concerns. Communicate unsafe conditions to supervisors.
Participate in meetings as required.
Complete required paperwork and checklists of area cleaned and maintained.
Utilize proper safety precautions in all work performed.
May assist in other sections of the Department as necessary.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Knowledge of:
Basic cleaning and plumbing techniques and maintenance procedures.
Methods, techniques, and procedures related to assigned area of responsibility.
Traffic laws, ordinances and rules.
Purposes and uses of a variety of equipment, power tools and hand tools.
Ability to:
Operate vehicles in a safe and effective manner.
Use and operate hand tools, mechanical equipment, power tools and other equipment required for the work in a safe and efficient manner.
Be attentive to detail.
Follow directions and work effectively in the absence of close supervision.
Work weekends as special events dictate.
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
No experience required. Must be 18 years of age.
Training:
Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
License or Certificate:
Employee must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain insurability as determined by the City’s insurance carrier. Click here to view our driver eligibility requirements.
Working Hours:
Hours Monday through Sunday 6:30am - 3:00pm will vary depending on department needs but will include working days, evenings, weekends and holidays.
The duration of this position is April through October.
Salary:
Position will start at the entry level of the City's salary table. Consideration may be given if experience exceeds entry level qualifications.
Other:
Candidate is subject to a background check.
Qualifications
- • Purposes and uses of a variety of equipment, power tools and hand tools
- • Operate vehicles in a safe and effective manner
- • Use and operate hand tools, mechanical equipment, power tools and other equipment required for the work in a safe and efficient manner
- • Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying
- • A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
- • No experience required
- • Must be 18 years of age
- • Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance
- • Employee must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain insurability as determined by the City’s insurance carrier
- • Candidate is subject to a background check
Benefits
- • Position will start at the entry level of the City's salary table
Responsibilities
- • Perform a variety of janitorial duties in the City parks, athletic fields and other related areas
- • Display honest, trustworthy, and ethical behavior when dealing with internal and external customers
- • Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
- • Regular attendance that is punctual and dependable is required
- • Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping or scrubbing
- • Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures
- • Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications
- • Wash and dust walls, tables, doors, light fixtures and windows, using cleaners, sponges and squeegees
- • Clean and disinfect toilets, urinals, sinks, floors and other fixtures
- • Fill soap, toilet paper and towel dispensers regularly
- • Perform minor plumbing repairs as needed
- • Requisition materials and supplies needed for cleaning and maintenance duties
- • Empty trash containers as needed
- • Maintain waste receptacles and ensure that they are clean
- • Pick up litter (inside and outside) as necessary
- • Perform miscellaneous cleaning and specially requested tasks as assigned, including special events as dictated
- • Assist City personnel and service providers as needed
- • Keep management informed of problems and maintenance concerns
- • Communicate unsafe conditions to supervisors
- • Participate in meetings as required
- • Complete required paperwork and checklists of area cleaned and maintained
- • Utilize proper safety precautions in all work performed
- • May assist in other sections of the Department as necessary
- • Perform related duties as assigned
- • Basic cleaning and plumbing techniques and maintenance procedures
- • Methods, techniques, and procedures related to assigned area of responsibility
- • Traffic laws, ordinances and rules
- • Follow directions and work effectively in the absence of close supervision
- • Work weekends as special events dictate
- • Hours Monday through Sunday 6:30am - 3:00pm will vary depending on department needs but will include working days, evenings, weekends and holidays