Custodian

The City of Cedar Rapids is looking to hire a full-time Custodian to provide safe, clean, and healthy environments within our facilities. We are searching for a hardworking, self-motivated, and dependable individual to join our organization!  The ideal candidate is one whom wants to deliver exceptional customer service and can work successfully with other team members.

About our Organization

At the City, we are committed to employing individuals who reflect our community's diverse backgrounds and this position is crucial in the success and strategic direction of a growing and evolving community. We appreciate and leverage the vast experience individuals bring beyond the technical requirements of a job. If you are an individual with similar experience listed here please consider applying. Experience and skills combined with commitment to our core values is key to building a greater community now and for the next generation.

About our Community

Nestled in the heart of Iowa, Cedar Rapids is our vibrant and diverse community known for its rich history, culture, and natural beauty. Our city has a strong sense of community which can be seen at any of our numerous parks, recreational opportunities, and family-friendly events year round. You can also explore our thriving downtown district, filled with shops, restaurants, and entertainment options, or take a stroll along the Cedar River, which runs through the heart of the city.Cedar Rapids- Why you should live here! 

About this Opportunity   

Provides custodial and security services for the Facilities Maintenance Division.

Works under indirect supervision, performing highly prescribed work, with little variance in method or technique, but with some choice in schedule and order of procedure.

The City of Cedar Rapids does not offer sponsorship for employment authorization.Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive floor care program to a variety of flooring surfaces;
• Cleans restrooms; breakrooms; offices; hallways;
• Washes walls, woodwork and windows;
• Dusts furniture;
• Provides security service for the facility in the evening hours;
• Assists in painting, wall repair and other such minor maintenance actions;
• Prepares rooms for meetings, cleans and rearranges furniture;
• Performs some outdoor maintenance work such as litter pickup, emptying trash receptacles, snow and ice removal;
• Performs delivery and pickup work;
• Assists in the set-up and tear down of equipment for special functions within the facility;
• Provides verbal and written information concerning maintenance and repair of the facility and associated grounds;
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures and safety practices;
• Attends work regularly at the designated place and time;
• Supports continuous process improvement initiatives;
• Performs related work as required.

Required Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of effective methods and techniques of building cleaning and maintenance;
• Skill in the various methods and techniques of building cleaning, maintenance and minor repair;
• Ability to operate the following equipment and tools: broom, mop, floor polisher, power and hand tools,
• pickup truck, and standard safety equipment;
• Skill in interpersonal relations as applied to the public and co-workers;
• Ability to work cooperatively and to maintain effective working relationships to accomplish job responsibilities;
• Ability to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology;
• Ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.

Acceptable Experience and Training

• Minimum of one year custodian experience required;
• Knowledge of minor mechanical, electrical, and building repair work preferred; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Required Special Qualifications

• US Driver's License upon appointment.
• Ability to pass NCIC background check.

Work Schedule

• Tuesday through Saturday 4:00pm- 12:30am

Hourly Rate

The Custodian position is covered under the AFSCME Bargaining Union, and all new hires begin employment at $21.46 per hour, regardless of years of experience. Employees in this classification receive a step increase on their anniversary. The steps effective 7/1/2024 include:

New Hire1 year2 years3 years$21.46$23.74$25.09$26.39