Custodial Technician - City of Lynchburg, VA : Job Details

Salary : $32,240.00 - $45,905.60 Annually Location : Lynchburg, VA Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 03303 Department: Public Works Opening Date: 12/04/2024 Closing Date: 12/18/2024 9:45 AM Eastern Description Public Works Department is looking for dependable hardworking candidates to be responsible for the regular care and cleaning of City buildings. Commercial custodian experience is preferred. This position is a full time position with stable hours and competitive benefits. Benefits include VRS retirement, medical, dental and vision benefits for employee $26 monthly and paid time off. The work schedule is normally Monday - Friday 5:00am - 1:30pm. For more information about working for the City and the competitive benefits offered go to The City of Lynchburg is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to help make a positive difference in the Lynchburg community. Salary is negotiable based on qualifications and experience. Essential Duties ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs regular custodial functions such as sweeping, vacuuming, stripping, waxing, mopping and buffing floors, stairwells and elevators;
• Gathers and disposes of refuse from interior and exterior of assigned buildings; gathers paper for recycling;
• Washes windows, walls, woodwork and bathroom fixtures, using ladders and/or aerial tower;
• Prepares quantities of cleaning and polishing materials appropriate for tasks from bulk containers according to manufacturers specifications;
• Cleans and disinfects urinals, toilets and lavatories; refills soap, towel and tissue dispensers;
• Spot cleans carpet and upholstered furniture;
• Dusts office furniture, partitions, high and low ledges and moldings, and venetian blinds;
• Maintains inventory of cleaning supplies, materials and equipment;
• Reports repairs beyond capabilities of custodial workers to supervisor;
• Performs routine security to include locking and unlocking doors and deactivating alarm system of assigned building, and reports unusual observations to supervisors;
• Operates a variety of specialized custodial equipment, such as floor buffers, carpet extractors, wet/dry vacuums. etc.;
• Loads and unloads cleaning and polishing equipment and materials to be transported by truck or van;
• Responds to special requests from user agencies;
• Responds to emergencies such as snow, flood, wind storms, etc.;

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Other duties provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned;
• When unusual situations occur and/or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None Minimum Education and Experience Required QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE 10th Grade and some building cleaning experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional Requirements Relevant background checks must be completed and approved. Based on assignment, may require Criminal Record Check, polygraph, reference checks, tuberculin and drug screen as part of physical examination and/or driving record check completed prior to employment. Must successfully complete IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management (NIMS) training within 90 days of employment. May also be required to complete higher levels of NIMS training as determined appropriate for the position. The City offers an array of benefits combined with direct salary/wages in order to establish a total compensation package that supports the City's goals of attracting, rewarding, and retaining employees who are both representatives of the community and are also able to deliver exceptional services.

• Employees in full-time positions are eligible for the following benefits:
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS); the City's contribution is based on a rate determined bi-annually by the VRS Board and employees pay 5% of base pay (pre-tax) towards their VRS benefit
  • Life insurance at no cost to the employee
  • Optional benefits such as 457 deferred compensation, Roth IRA, flexible spending accounts, etc.
  • Eligibility for parental leave and tuition assistance
  • Paid Time Off

Employees in hourly and part-time positions may be eligible for benefits depending on the position

Employees of the City of Lynchburg may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for federal student loans Additional information about City benefits can be found on our and in the 01 How many years of commercial custodial experience do you have?

• None
• Less than one year
• 13 - 36 months
• 37 - 60 months
• More than 5 years

02 Describe your custodial experience; to include equipment and duties performed on a regular basis. 03 This position requires you to work independently. Give examples of when you worked with little to no supervision. 04 The work schedule is normally Monday - Friday 5:00am - 1:30pm. Are you available to work this schedule?

• Yes
• No

05 This position requires you to work overtime to assist with emergencies such as snow removal and heavy cleaning. Are you available to work overtime when needed?

• Yes
• No

Required Question