Facility Custodian - Part-Time

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Department:

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Employee Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Part time

Salary Range:

$17.45 Hourly

Job Posting Period:

November 21, 2025 - December 06, 2025 12:00 A.M.

Job Description:

Overview

To perform janitorial and semi-skilled duties in the maintenance of City-owned and operated buildings and facilities.

Essential Functions

• Makes semi-skilled repairs on buildings and notifies supervisor concerning repair work that may include minor repairs of masonry, plumbing, air conditioning, electrical work and carpentry.

• Maintains cleanliness of buildings and facilities.

• Mops hallways and floors; cleans and dusts offices.

• Arranges chairs and furniture in an orderly fashion.

• Washes windows, walls, woodwork and window blinds.

• Vacuums, sweeps, mops and waxes floors and shampoos carpets.

• Gathers and disposes of refuse in appropriate receptacles.

• Polishes furniture and brass.

• Inspects facilities and installs new light bulbs when needed.

• Cleans and supplies restrooms daily.

• Checks for proper heating and cooling of buildings.

• Opens and locks buildings for meetings and/or other events.

• Maintains inventory of required cleaning supplies.

• Moves furniture and equipment when requested for meeting preparations.

• Raises and lowers flag.

• Performs minor building maintenance tasks.

• Performs limited outside work such as picking up paper and debris on outside grounds/lawns.

• Assures security of assigned facility while working and secures when work is complete.

• Takes precautions to ensure a safe working environment when cleaning, moping or completing repairs by utilizing personal protective equipment and caution signage.

• The intent of this class description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of classifications given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbent may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School or GED.

• One (1) year of janitorial experience, preferably with some experience in semi-skilled repair work.

• Possession of and ability to maintain a valid State of Florida Driver's License.

Job Based Competencies

• Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment.

• Working knowledge of maintenance and custodial requirements and procedures.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with other employees and the general public and may plan and supervise the work of other custodial staff.

• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

• Ability to perform custodial duties and direct others in it.

• Ability to work shifts or afternoon/evening/night hours as required.

Responsibility

Under the direction of and responsible to the Department Head or designated representative. May direct the activities of other cust