BUILDING CUSTODIAN III - City of Nampa : Job Details

Nampa, Id City of NampaHiring Salary Range: $20.00-$22.37Position Salary Range: $22.00-$26.87Schedule: Sunday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Sunday 4:00pm-2:30amThe City of Nampa offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities, including: Medical Dental Vision PERSI Retirement Plan 401k & 457 Retirement Plans 11 Paid Holidays Paid Time Off Life Insurance with AD&D Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Account Employer-Funded HRA VEBA Health Savings Wellness Program & Rewards Opportunity for student Public Service Loan Forgiveness Harward Recreation Center Discounts Other Great Benefits!POSITION SUMMARY:GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES Performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled duties as needed to maintain a clean, operational, attractive, and safe environment for City buildings; performs other duties as required or assigned. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS The principal function of an employee in this class is to perform standard and advanced custodial duties and provide lead direction to the building custodial staff. The work is performed under the supervision and direction of the Custodial Supervisor, but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. Supervision is exercised over Building Custodian I and II. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with the assigned supervisor, other City employees, and the general public. The principal duties of this class are performed in City building(s) and the immediate grounds surrounding the buildings. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Maintains buildings and grounds by cleaning, sweeping, mopping, dusting, polishing, and vacuuming; includes scrubbing, spot cleaning carpets and disinfecting, emptying, cleaning and lining waste receptacles and disposing of trash; cleans glass, moves and sets up furniture and/or equipment, mixes chemicals per manufacturer Provide assurance that all City facilities and grounds are kept clean and orderly in appearance. Coordinate with the Custodial Supervisor for custodial and/or maintenance projects as required. Leads and monitors staff in custodial duties, projects, and other assignments outlined by Custodial Supervisor; assists in planning and scheduling the work involved in providing custodial services for City buildings, including making work assignments, direction, and inspection of assignments, responding to work orders and requests. Performs and supervises routine and emergency cleaning assignments at City facilities and grounds, including scheduling and working with contractors on specific projects. Coordinates with other City Supervisors to gain understanding of cleaning recommendations and/or schedules for specific equipment or area. Inspect and review the work of custodial staff as directed by Custodial Supervisor and provide assistance and direction to staff as necessary; assists in setting City building cleaning standards and ensuring they are met. Assist Custodial Supervisor in ordering necessary supplies and maintain good relationships with supply vendors. Assist Custodial Supervisor train and supervise staff on safe and proper use of all supplies including cleaning agents and chemicals. Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and maintains CEU's and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas. Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification. Assumes responsibility for other duties as required or assigned. Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions. Operates a variety of motorized and non-motorized custodial equipment in accordance with industry and manufacturer standards. Checks assigned areas for maintenance needs. Maintains buildings and equipment by performing minor repair functions; submitting work requests for maintenance staff in addition to checking with supervisor and arranging for repairs of more involved needs. Secures buildings by locking doors, turning off lights, closing windows, arming security systems and reporting suspicious or unauthorized individuals. Ability to use initiative and independent judgments within established procedural guidelines. Assumes responsibility for other duties as required or assigned and attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions, maintains CEU's and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas. Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems. Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner. Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities. Is punctual and timely in meeting requirements of performance, including attendance standards and work deadlines. Accepts and performs in a timely and effective manner changes in work assignments and/or how work is performed. Communicates information and states concerns in a clear and professional manner. Respects the opinion of others and demonstrates a reasonable relationship with employees, supervisors and others. Carefully prepares work are to minimize potential danger areas and alert public if needed.ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS: Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace. Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem. Commitment to Safety - Understands, encourages and carries out the principles of integrated safety management; complies with or oversees the compliance with safety policies and procedures; completes all required training; takes personal responsibility for safety. Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures. Detail Oriented - Ability to pay meticulous attention to all aspects of a situation or task no matter how small or seemingly unimportant. Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace. Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal. Innovative - Ability to look beyond the standard solutions. Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information. Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task. Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems. Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy. Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines. REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS: Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED); Required Experience: 3 plus years of experience in custodial and/or janitorial service or any combination of experience and training which provides the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work. Computer Skills: Ability to operate computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks and the ability and willingness to quickly learn and out use to new skills and knowledge brought about by rapid changing information and/or technology. Certifications & Licenses: Valid State of Idaho Driver's License Other Requirements: MUST pass an extensive background check including polygraph examination and CJIS clearance. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Strong oral and written communication skills Thorough knowledge of commercial cleaning practices. Thorough knowledge and skill in supervision of staff. Thorough knowledge of safe handling and use of chemicals and cleaning agents. Thorough knowledge of hand and power tools and equipment used in custodial work. Thorough knowledge of basic safety practices and equipment related to work. Thorough knowledge of basic facility custodial techniques and materials. Ability to prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations. Ability to use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions. Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines. Ability and willingness to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology. Integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks. Ability to work with hazardous chemicals and equipment in a safe and proper manner. Ability to meet the physical demands of mechanical and labor-intensive duties. Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language. Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures, and instructions, use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions, and prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations. Integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks. ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL ABILITIES: Finger Dexterity: Sufficient finger or manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to operate a personal computer, telephone, related office equipment and maintenance equipment. Speech: Sufficient clarity of speech or other communication ability with or without reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to communicate effectively and convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly or quickly. Hearing: Sufficient clarity of hearing with or without reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information. Visual Abilities: Sufficient visual acuity or other power of observation with or without reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to determine the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned; to make general observations of facilities and structures; to review a wide variety of materials in electronic or hard copy form and perform activities such as viewing a computer terminal; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection). Physical Strength & Personal Mobility: Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which enables the employee to perform custodial and related basic maintenance work, including operating hand and power equipment; stamina to stand and walk for extended periods of time and strength to lift and maneuver materials and equipment weighing up to 70 pounds. Heavy work - exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 lbs. of force frequently. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The principal duties of this class are performed in city buildings and the immediate grounds surrounding the building. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT: To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. A reasonable accommodation may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EEO STATEMENT: The City of Nampa is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. DISCLAIMER: The City has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the City reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the City may deem appropriate.Position : 904002 Code : 20240140-1Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNALPosting Start : 09/16/2024Posting End : 11/30/2024Salary: $20.00-$26.87