City of Guntersville

Alabama's Lake City!

Custodian

***JOB ANNOUNCEMENT***

Internal/External

Job Title:  Custodian

Department:  General (City Hall)

Classification:  Hourly, Non-Exempt (Reg. PS Grade 6: $12.97 – $18.94)

Announcement No.:  23-09

Announcement Date:   May 10, 2023

Close Date:  When Position is Filled

Nature of Work:

This is manual laborer work associated with the cleaning, limited maintenance, and caretaking duties of city buildings and properties. Work follows established routine and requires self-motivation and little direct supervision. Work is reviewed by the city clerk primarily through inspection of work performed.

Essential Functions:

  • Vacuums, sweeps, scrubs, mops, strips, waxes, and polishes floors and stairwells.
  • Cleans, dusts, and polishes, furniture.
  • Scrub, cleans and washes windows, walls, woodwork, equipment, and light fixtures as necessary to maintain proper physical appearance and cleanliness.
  • Cleans and sanitizes breakrooms and restrooms including fixtures; Replaces restroom/breakroom supplies and paper products.
  • Gathers and empties trash and recyclables.
  • Mixes cleaning solutions and chemicals in preparation for cleaning, according to instructions.
  • Replaces light bulbs, batteries, and soap dispensers as needed.
  • Maintains inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment.
  • Sets-up Town Hall as needed for rentals, City Council meetings and City Court.
  • Polices outside grounds and keeps clean of trash and debris.
  • Responsible for raising and lowering of flags.
  • These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive duties.  Other duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any given time at the discretion of the City Clerk.  It may be done formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of commercial cleaning methods and procedures, materials, and supplies.
  • Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety rules.
  • Skilled in the use of cleaning equipment such as vacuum cleaners, buffers, sanitizers, and blowers.
  • Skilled in the use of manual cleaning tools such as mops, brooms, and sweepers.
  • Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to building fixtures and equipment.
  • Ability to prioritize and plan work activities to meet deadlines and/or goals.
  • Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to be self-motivated and work under little supervision. 
  • Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with supervisor, co-workers, elected officials, general public, and those in contact in course of work.
  • Ability to work overtime when required.

Physical Requirements:

  • Sufficient physical strength to lift at least 50 pounds; Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.; Ability to step, climb, squat, push, and pull; Ability to raise arms above head.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Possess valid Alabama Driver’s license with driving record suitable for insurability.
  • Any combination of experience and training equivalent a minimum of 2 years of experience in commercial cleaning methods, procedures, and equipment use.

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under the ADA) expected of an incumbent.  It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of an incumbent.  An incumbent may be ask to perform other duties required.  This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and position responsibilities.  Nothing in the job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.  Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Application Process:

Applications may be obtained from the City of Guntersville Personnel Office at 341 Gunter Avenue, Guntersville, AL or visit our website at www.guntersvilleal.org. Completed applications for qualified applicants should be returned Personnel Office via hand delivery, US mail, fax, or email.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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