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The City of Lynchburg lists this CUSTODIAL TECH SR opportunity in lynchburg, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Lynchburg Department Of Public Works CustodianThe Lynchburg Department of Public Works is seeking experienced custodians to perform routine semi-skilled and heavy manual work in the care and cleaning of City buildings. The working hours for this position are either 5:00 am to 1:30 pm or 11:30 am to 8:00 pm.This is a full-time position with competitive benefits, including VRS retirement, paid time off, and medical, dental, and vision benefits ($26/month employee-only cost).An acceptable driving record according to City Driving Criteria is required. The City of Lynchburg is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply.Essential DutiesEssential duties and responsibilities include the following.Ensures the delivery of excellent customer service by performing responsible functions in the safety, security, maintenance, and regular care of City facilities. Assists in the coordination of various services in cooperation with internal and external customers.Utilizes appropriate interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with a diverse customer base some of which may occasionally display emotions such as confusion, frustration, or anger;Performs the following custodial cleaning functions in various buildings:Performs basic sweeping, vacuuming, and mopping of floors, plus advanced stripping, waxing, and buffing of floors.Cleaning Carpets with ExtractorSpot Cleaning Carpet and Upholstered FurnitureOperate a Wet/Dry VacuumCleaning and Disinfecting Urinal, Toilets and LavatoriesRefilling Soap, Towel and Toilet Tissue DispensersWash Windows, Walls, Woodwork and Bathroom Fixtures Using LaddersGathers and disposes of trash from interior and exterior of assigned buildings; gathers paper for recyclingDusts office furniture, partitions, high and low ledges and moldings, and venetian blindsAssist with Cleaning of Parking DecksReports repairs beyond capabilities of custodial workers to supervisor or crew leader;May perform routine security to include locking and unlocking doors and deactivating alarm system of assigned building, and reports unusual observations to supervisors;Monitors cleaning of stairwells, elevators, restrooms, hallways, and meeting rooms;Assists customers in accessing services;Cleans and maintains the sidewalks and steps adjacent to assigned buildings;Maintains flexibility to work all city buildings as needed as well as occasionally working outside normal hours;Train new employees in general cleaning tasks and standards;Organizes and sets up space configurations (tables, chairs and etc.) for various meetings and group assemblies within facilities and for specific off-site events;Reports inventory needs for cleaning supplies, materials and equipment;Retrieves supplies, equipment, furniture, etc. and deliver to specified destination;Assembles and disassembles simple office equipment and furniture from written instructions;Organizes and participates in the relocation of offices;Receives and responds to work requests using a variety of communication methods (e-mail, telephone, written, etc.);Performs a wide variety of tasks during inclement weather, including but not limited to leadership of small crews in the sidewalk snow removal function;Transports necessary equipment; supplies; special event materials; City mail and correspondence to Council Member's homes;Assists with flag display to assigned buildings;Hangs pictures when needed;Additional job functions Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned. When unusual situations occur and/or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all City employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery.Supervisory responsibilities May oversee the work of custodians and/or temporary employees.Minimum Education and Experience RequiredQualifications 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 some of the essential functions.Education and/or experience High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and considerable experience in light maintenance and custodial work and experience operating a computer with knowledge of Microsoft Office Software, Lotus Notes, and the Internet; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Language skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the facility.Mathematical skills Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.Reasoning ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.Interpersonal skills Ability to communicate in a tactful and cooperative manner. Ability to be involved with citizens or other City employees. May provide leadership and guidance as a work leader.Additional RequirementsValid Virginia driver's license and acceptable driving record according to City criteria; driving record check will be completed prior to employment.Relevant background checks (criminal and reference) completed and approved.Must successfully complete IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management (NIMS) training within 90 days of employment. May also be required to complete higher levels of NIMS training as determined appropriate for the position.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.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands and fingers to operate equipment; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.Work environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions.BenefitsThe City offers an array of benefits combined with direct salary/wages in order to establish a total compensation package that supports the City's goals of attracting, rewarding, and retaining employees who are both representatives of the community and are also able to deliver exceptional services.Employees in full-time positions are eligible for the following benefits:Medical, dental, and vision coverageRetirement through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS); the City's contribution is based on a rate determined bi-annually by the VRS Board and employees pay 5% of base pay (pre-tax) towards their VRS benefitLife insurance at no cost to the employeeOptional benefits such as 457 deferred compensation, Roth IRA, flexible spending accounts, etc.Eligibility for parental leave and tuition assistancePaid Time OffEmployees in hourly and part-time positions may be eligible for benefits depending on the positionEmployees of the City of Lynchburg may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for federal student loans.Additional information about City benefits can be found on our website and in the Employment Policies & Procedures.
Worksite address
lynchburg, VA, 24501, US
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