Custodian I

JOB TITLE:

Custodian I

JOB CLASS NUMBER:

TRD910

PAY GRADE:

G01

FLSA STATUS:

Non-Exempt

BUSINESS UNIT NAME:

Custodial Services

REPORTS TO:

Fleet Supervisor

SUPERVISORY WORK:

None

STARTING WAGE: $15.00 per hour

SUMMARY

This position oversees the daily cleaning of all transit assets including but not limited to buses, vans, service cars, and facilities. Will ensure that the cleanliness of the assets represent the department in a positive manner, and that all duties are performed in accordance with all safety regulations. This position will be required to work shifts including evenings, weekends, holidays and during inclement weather. This position is considered weather essential personnel.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform vehicle interior cleaning, including, but not limited to ceilings, lights, windows, walls, seats, floors, doors, wheelchair lift doors, step wells, dashboards, and mirrors.
• Perform vehicle exterior cleaning to include, but not limited to the removal of dust, dirt, grease, and oil from all exterior surfaces, bumpers, and wheels manually or by driving through automatic equipment.
• Perform interior and exterior cleaning of Transit Facilities and shelters.
• Inspect vehicle interiors and exteriors for defects and report to maintenance staff.
• Empty trash cans daily.
• Drives, maneuvers, and parks vehicles.
• Fuels buses and completes paperwork associated with Utilities.
• Inspect vehicle fluid levels when needed.
• Change out fare boxes.
• Maintain a safe, clean "team" oriented environment.
• Assist in training new utilities staff
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Requires a High School Diploma and/or its equivalent and a minimum of one year of custodial experience. Valid Texas Driver's License required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to operate a vehicle that is in excess of 30' in length.
• Ability to drive all Transit Department vehicles.
• Ability to read, comprehend, abide by, and ensure staff compliance with Material Safety Data Sheets and department safety procedures.
• Ability to keep accurate records and maintain a professional appearance.
• Ability to work independently in the absence of management staff.
• Ability to communicate with colleagues appropriately and professionally.
• Ability to write legibly and coherently.

ADA PROFILE

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is required to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The employee must also balance, climb, crawl, crouch, walk, stand, kneel, stoop, sit, hear, feel, finger, grasp, handle, reach, pull, push, speak, see, and talk. Also requires the ability to make rational decisions and perform repetitive motions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The majority of the work is accomplished in a safe and secure indoor work environment or at the downtown terminal but may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands. The employee will be exposed to hot and cold temperatures and will work shifts including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during inclement weather. This position is considered weather essential personnel.

The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.

The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.