Custodian Ii

This is varied manual work requiring efficient performance of simple building cleaning and maintenance duties. A Custodian II works under general supervision on routine recurring assignments, with general instructions on each new or unusual assignment. The work is occasionally inspected by supervisor; acts as a crew leader.

Examples of Duties

Opens and closes buildings and locks and unlocks all doors; cleans restrooms; vacuums rugs and carpets; empties waste paper and trash containers; sweeps and mops floors; washes windows and polishes furniture; dusts woodwork, furniture and other articles; picks up paper and debris on grounds; checks heating and air-conditioning equipment for proper operation; lubricates motors, pumps, fans, etc.; performs minor service and repair on mechanical equipment; makes minor repairs to buildings, building equipment, and furniture; changes light bulbs and tubes; delivers packages and messages; Picks up and hauls refuse from buildings; performs a variety of building maintenance, carpentry, painting, masonry, and inspection tasks; acts as a helper to mechanics, carpenters, painters and other trades people where special skills are not usually needed; receives assignments from supervisor; establishes schedule for routine, ongoing cleaning activities.

Essential Qualifications

Good knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies, and equipment and ability to use them economically and efficiently; ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions; ability to lead work of others; thoroughness; dependability.

Acceptable Training and Experience

Some building cleaning experience and completion of high school; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities.

The City of Kalamazoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization where different perspectives and experiences are welcomed and encouraged. Studies have shown that women and people of color, are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all of the qualifications listed. The City of Kalamazoo is most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one from a less traditional background. If you have transferable experience, please tell us about it. This approach will give each current and potential employee the opportunity to learn, grow and contribute to the City of Kalamazoo.

The benefits for this position are negotiated between the City of Kalamazoo and the Amercian Federation of State, County and Municipal Employee (AFSCME) group.
For a summary of City of Kalamazoo benefits in AFSCME positions, please visit our website: www.kalamazoocity.org/benefits
Please note: These benefits are subject to change.