Custodian I

PAY: $15.00/hr

SUMMARY

Performs general custodial duties such as floor care, sweeping, dusting, mopping, glass cleaning, restroom cleaning, and all other building care as assigned. The primary purpose of this position is to maintain assigned areas in the Amarillo Zoo at an acceptable level of cleanliness. This position also performs set-up and take down for various events (tables, chairs, etc.) This position must be available to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and during periods of inclement weather. This position is considered weather essential personnel.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sweeps, dust mops, wet mops floors.

• Sweeps outside walkways.

• Cleans bird fecal off exhibit railings, benches and trash cans.

• Cleans and sanitizes restrooms

• Empties trash containers and disposes of trash.

• Cleans glass doors, windows, and display cases.

• Performs light grounds maintenance including mowing and weed whacking.

• Replaces light bulbs and cleans fixtures as needed.

• Performs snow removal on walkways.

• Recognizes safety hazards and concerns and takes appropriate action to correct.

• Safely mixes and handles various cleaning chemicals

• Responds to spills/cleanups throughout the Zoo, as needed and in a timely manner.

• Complies with all City policies and procedures

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

A High School Diploma or GED is required. Previous custodial experience is preferred. Reliable transportation is required. Valid Texas Driver's License required. The City of Amarillo will consider all relevant education and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to operate or use all types of cleaning supplies, mops, brooms, dust mops, and glass cleaning equipment, mower, weed whacker, and all other equipment necessary to perform assigned duties.

• Ability to operate and repair small to medium equipment and machinery used in performance of duties.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions.

• This position must be willing to work a Tuesday-Saturday 8:30am-5:30pm schedule.

• Must be available for occasional evening hours, work weekends, holidays, and during inclement weather as required.

• This position is considered weather essential personnel.

ADA PROFILE

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is required to exert 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must be able to see, hear, speak, sit, stand, walk, run, kneel, crouch, bend, twist, climb, balance, lift, push, pull, carry, grasp and finger items, perform repetitive motions and otherwise move objects. Must be able to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee's work is conducted both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions and in a dynamic environment that requires the employee to be sensitive to change and be responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.

The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.