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Description This position performs responsible semiskilled custodial work in the care and cleaning of Recreation Centers; Assists with the set up and clean up of various events; Ability to perform light to moderate lifting up to 75 lbs; Education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school with the ability to read and write and understand warning labels and symbols. Valid Driver's License required. May occasionally require varying work schedule to include some days, evenings, weekends or holidays. Provides custodial services to city facilities. Removes trash and debris from work areas, vacuums carpets, dusts, mops, cleans glass and bathrooms, stocks bathrooms. Responsibilities vary depending upon assignment. The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time. Maintains floors by vacuuming and shampooing carpets and upholstery; buffing, stripping and waxing floors; and mopping and sweeping uncarpeted areas. Cleans and maintains buildings by removing trash and debris; dust mopping floors in the building; dusting furniture, chairs, blinds, window skills, and book shelves; cleaning restrooms and water fountains; and reporting any unsafe equipment or conditions found in the building. Cleans all restroom facilities including sinks, toilets, and floors; cleans drinking fountains. Cleans light fixtures and replaces bulbs when needed. Cleans the outside of the building by removing spider webs, cleaning light fixtures; and cleaning interior and exterior windows. When Assigned to Public Works: Provides emergency response during severe weather (snow, floods, storms, etc.). When Assigned to Parks and Recreation: Secures and locks all assigned buildings and facilities. Performs scheduled facility maintenance checks. Supports regularly scheduled and special events; sets up and tears down equipment, assists vendors, renters and visitors; completes annual equipment checks and counts; updates message boards, as needed. When Assigned to Transportation: Maintains and cleans bus floors by mopping and sweeping; disposes of any trash left on the bus. Cleans exterior of buses using an extended brush, soap and hose, includes washing bus windows and tires. Wipes and cleans interior dash area of vehicles and wipes down seats. ADDITIONAL DUTIES Backs up other staff, as assigned. Performs additional duties to support operational requirements as assigned. Education and ExperienceHigh School Diploma or GED. No experience required.An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed aboveCertifications/Licenses Requires valid driver's license and acceptable driving record according to City criteria Job KnowledgeNo knowledge of specific work. Ability to learn and general knowledge of having a job such as timeliness and receiving directions.ReadingBasic: Ability to recognize meaning of common two- or three-syllable words.WritingBasic: Ability to recognize meaning of common two- or three-syllable words.MathBasic: Ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations.Communication SkillsRequires regular & routine interaction involving exchange and receipt of information.Independence and Decision-MakingNormally performs the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. Performance reviewed periodically.Technical SkillsRequires the use of standard technical skills appropriate to the work environment of the organization.Fiscal ResponsibilitiesNo budgetary/fiscal responsibility.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesNo responsibility for the direction or supervision of others. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Work requires heavy physical effort, exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly. Adequate vision, hearing and talking to drive and communicate effectively with others. Constant standing and walking. Frequent lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing/pulling, handling, kneeling, crouching, bending, and twisting. Adequate vision, hearing and talking to effectively communicate with others. Occasional climbing and balancing. Rare sitting and fine dexterity. NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment, tools and other resources, including work time. Regular and predictable attendance is expected. May occasionally experience time pressure and work closely with others as part of a team. May rarely experience emergency situations; frequent change of tasks; irregular work schedule/overtime; performing multiple tasks simultaneously; tedious or exacting work; and noisy/distracting environment. MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE AND HARDWARETypically uses cleaning equipment such as vacuums, buffers, carpet cleaners, pressure washers, etc.; and any other equipment as appropriate or as assigned.WORK ENVIRONMENTThis work is typically performed in office environment, where there is daily exposure to respiratory hazards and noise and vibration. There is constant exposure to communicable disease and chemical hazards, and occasional exposure to mechanical and physical hazards. There is rare exposure to electrical and fire hazards, and to physical danger or abuse. There is seasonal exposure to extreme temperatures and wetness/humidity.The employee is expected to use appropriate protective equipment for the assigned task (hearing and eye protection, chemical protection, hard hat, safety vest, steel-toe shoes, etc.); and any other equipment as apparent or assigned.

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