Custodial Worker I (C) - 615 - Building - City Hall

Salary: $15.48 - $21.87 Hourly
Location : Wichita, KS
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: CUST WORKER 1 C BLDG
Department: Public Works and Utilities
Division: PWU Buildings
Opening Date: 02/26/2024
Closing Date: 3/11/2024 11:59 PM Central
Distinguishing Features of Work
These employees perform janitorial services in and around a public building. Supervision and special instructions are received from a higher-level employee.
CURRENT OPENINGS FOR THIS POSITION:
Two position - Monday - Friday, 5:00am - 1:30pm
Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm
SHIFT WILL BE DETERMINED AT HIRE
Bargaining Unit: Service Employee's International (SEIU)
**Employees within the department of division shall be given first consideration**
Examples of Work Performed

• Operates for motorized equipment such as buffers, scrub machines, and vacuum cleaners.
• Performs minor maintenance on equipment operated.
• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, dusts, polishes, paints and washes walls, windows, floors, and woodwork.
• Dusts, polishes, arranges and moves furniture and equipment.
• Cleans rest rooms and replenishes supplies.
• Rakes, mows, and waters lawns and removes rubbish and waste paper.
• Completion of work assignments requires operation of a vehicle.
• These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other related duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements of Work

• Thorough knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment
• Ability to use the four functions of math for basic computations
• Ability to understand and follow instructions in written, oral, diagrammatic or schedule form
• Ability to push, pull and control equipment, such as riding sweepers, vacuums and extractors weighing up to 350 pounds, up and down narrow ramps while operating hand and/or foot controls
• Ability to climb a six-foot ladder while carrying in one hand cleaning equipment weighing up to twenty pounds
• Ability to perform work in a confined area such as a rest room stall, small office or closet
• Ability to tolerate and work outdoors in inclement weather
• Ability to tolerate exposure to chemical fumes and contact from materials commonly used in custodial work, painting and/or thermal fogging for a minimum of three hours per day
• Ability to bend, twist, turn, pull, reach, climb, squat, kneel and stretch up to seven and one-half hours as required in cleaning and dusting windows, desks, counter tops, tables and legs, chairs and legs, door frames, urinal, stools, mirrors, stairs, overhead vents, light fixtures, and walls
• Ability to use fingers to grasp and pinch and perform other manipulations as needed to perform assigned work
• Ability to stand or walk for up to six hours per day
• Ability to empty trash bags/containers weighing up to 40 lbs and lifting them up to 48 inches
• May require ability to lift bags filled with recycled material that weighs up to 70 lbs.
• Ability to lift 40 pound bucket of water up to 36 inches high and/or move it up to six feet
• Ability to climb steps and bend under bar to get into platform of scissor-lift and to operate two sets of controls at hand level simultaneously
• Ability to pull start engine requiring 20 pound resistance, add fuel, and carry a fifteen pound leaf blower
• Ability to carry 30 pound pump sprayer and control while it is under 40-60 psi pressure
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates and other employees
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas driver's license
• May require ability to acquire and maintain a license to operate equipment, such as a forklift
• May require ability to sort recyclable materials for up to eight hours per day, and load/unload them into bins
• An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Required Experience and Training

• Six months of experience performing routine janitorial and/or groundskeeping work required.
  
• Valid Driver's license
  
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
  
• Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check.
  
• May also be required to pass a KBI background investigation.

CITY OF WICHITA
FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
1. VACATION - Most employees with less than five years employment earn 10 days of vacation per year. After five years, accrual rates increase at varying rates to varying maximums, depending on work schedule and/or union representation. Employees can accumulate and carry forward up to 240 hours each year.
2. HOLIDAYS - There are eleven paid holidays. Employees also receive one Personal Holiday that is granted after the first six months of employment.
3. SICK LEAVE - Sick leave accrual begins at one-half day per month. After five years, sick leave accruals are one work day per month. Employees can accumulate and carry forward all unused sick leave each year. Employees who use 24 hours (3 days) or less of sick leave in a calendar year earn a "Well Day." An additional "Well Day" can be earned following a year of perfect attendance.
4. HEALTH INSURANCE - UMR / United Healthcare provides two levels of medical and prescription drug plans. Both medical plan are PPOs and do not require selecting a physician or referrals for specialty care. Both medical plans include Teladoc virtual care (primary care/mental health benefits at no charge), Dario healthy living programs, and VSP Vision benefits. Pre-tax premium deductions are offered. The City contributes 80% of the premium cost towards medical, prescription drug and vision insurance.
5. DENTAL INSURANCE - Two Delta Dental plans are offered - Preferred and Traditional. The Delta Preferred plan requires using a dentist from a smaller network for a lower premium. The Delta Traditional plan allows use of any dentist, although benefits are higher using a dentist from the large Delta network. Benefits under both plans are the same (with the exception of some Orthodontic benefits) Pre-tax premium deductions are offered.
6.LIFE INSURANCE - Low-cost voluntary term life insurance is available. Employees pay one-third of the cost. The amount of Basic Life coverage is two times annual pay up to a determined maximum amount. Dependent coverage is available at $20,000 spouse / $10,000 child(ren) for an additional $0.14 per pay period. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The plan is through MetLife.
7.SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE - Additional voluntary employee-paid term life insurance is available from MetLife at low group rates. Participation in Basic Life is required. The Life Insurance plans are portable.
8. LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE- The voluntary employee-paid group disability plan from MetLife provides 60% of pre-disability income for injury or health related disabilities. Premiums are determined by income and age.
9.VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT - Voluntary employee-paid AD&D from MetLife offers coverage for accidental death and dismemberment.
10.RETIREMENT - The City offers two retirement plans - Wichita Employees (WER) Plan 3, and Commissioned Police & Fire Plan C-79. The WER plan is a defined contribution plan; Police & Fire is a defined benefit plan. Both are contributory - employees and the City share the cost.
11.FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - Employees may elect to make FSA pre-tax deductions for dependent care and/or unreimbursed medical expenses, reducing the cost of these expenses by eliminating taxes on the amount deducted.
12. LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE - This plan from UNUM offers facility and home care benefits for employees, spouses, and some other family members. Several options for benefit amount and duration, and specific plan features, are available.
13.MORE BENEFITS & SERVICES
Deferred Compensation Investment Program
Employee Discounts and Wichita Employee Association (WEA)
Bereavement Pay
Employee Emergency Assistance Fund
Voluntary Shared Leave Program
Training Programs
Longevity Pay
Credit Union
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Injury Leave (on-job injury)
Community Volunteer Events
01
I am a current employee in the Buildings Divisions with Public Works and Utilities

• Yes
• No

02
I have a valid driver's license.

• Yes
• No

03
I have the following experience performing routine janitorial and/or groundskeeping work...

• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 to 3 years' experience
• 4 to 7 years' experience
• 8+ years' experience
• I do not have experience performing routine janitorial and/or groundskeeping work.

04
This position may require the ability to acquire and maintain a license to operate equipment, such as a forklift. I am willing and able to perform this job requirement.

• Yes
• No

05
I am legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

• Yes
• No

Required Question