POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs a variety of skilled and unskilled tasks in the custodial care and maintenance of the facility. Employee expected to report to and travel between facilities (Howard Park and Seitz Park) as schedule dictates.
As a leader and employee of the City of South Bend, you are called upon to serve in a manner that supports Our Core Values: Excellence, Accountability, Innovation, Inclusion, and Empowerment as you carry out our primary employee expectations: Champion Values & Organizational Pride, Champion Operational Excellence, Make Sound Decisions, Embrace Coaching and Accountability, Communicate with Excellence, Value Diverse People and Perspectives, Embrace Personal Development, Exhibit a Positive Attitude and Own Your Health, Wellness & Safety

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS:

• Any combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge and experience to perform the duties of the position.
• High school diploma or equivalent education.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies used in custodial services. Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely.
• Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public.

DISCLAIMER:

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Positive interactions with guests and other employees.
• Sweeps, vacuums, mops, dusts, strips, waxes, polishes and buffs floors. Cleans carpets, furniture, etc.
• Washes windows, walls metal and woodwork.
• Cleans and sanitizes restrooms and replenishes supplies; cleans spills, cleans drinking fountains, mirrors tables fixtures, blinds, light fixtures, etc.
• Picks up litter from grounds and around the building
• Dumps garbage relines garbage cans with liners.
• Inspects and maintains assigned custodial equipment and tools for proper operating condition.
• Assists Superintendent III in the monthly inspection of the facility and follows through with requests for repairs as needed.
• Opens and closes, locks and unlocks facility as needed.
• Keeps records of completed daily work.