Part-Time Regular Custodian

Department:

Civic Center

FLSA Status:

Nonexempt

Hiring Salary:

$16.23- $22.73

Welcome, ‘ist das Leben schön!’ (Life is good!) At the City of New Braunfels, we seek out people ready to serve the community, plan for the future, and preserve our well-renowned natural beauty. Our five Core Values serve as a cornerstone of our work: Integrity, Service, Visionary Leadership, Stewardship of Resources, and Cultural Heritage. Do our values speak to you?

What we’re looking for: A motivated self-starter to join the City of New Braunfels Civic and Convention Center.  Under general supervision, performs a variety of custodial functions using proper cleaning methods and equipment after events and as needed; assists in maintaining the New Braunfels Civic/Convention Center in a professional manner and in accordance with all safety regulations and established procedures.

Benefits & Total Rewards:

Our City team members are our most valuable asset! We offer Total Rewards when you join our team.

• 2:1 match on retirement contribution

• Paid volunteer time off – 16 hours per year

• Vacation accrual starts at date of hire – up to 120 hours annually your first year

• Get paid to stay – longevity pay on top of your regular pay after one full year

• Tuition reimbursement program

• Bilingual pay offered

• Keep learning – professional and personal development training available

The responsibilities you’ll be trusted with:

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Assists in ensuring a professional, safe facility for the community.

• Operates and uses a variety of equipment and products performing manual labor tasks to clean, maintain, and reset rooms at the Civic/Convention Center, primarily during overnight hours..

• Sweeps, mops, and vacuums floors in entire facility, taking care to work around equipment.

• Cleans, scrubs, dusts, and disinfects entire facility, including but not limited to floors, walls, counter tops, doors, doorframes, windows, safety devices, signs, dividers, toilets, urinals, mirrors, and sinks and other fixtures.

• Empties trash and recycling containers inside facility and replaces container liners; cleans containers when necessary; transports trash and recycling to designated area(s); removes paper and debris from the facility grounds and parking lots.

• Cleans facility equipment including but not limited to tables, chairs, trash cans, risers, kitchen equipment, and other equipment as requested or per maintenance schedule.

• Vacuums carpeted floors; performs shampooing of carpeted floors as assigned.

• Picks up paper and debris from facility grounds and parking lots; maintains steps, sidewalks and ramps for safe use.   

• Maintains safety and organization of storage rooms; reports janitorial supply and equipment needs to supervisor.

• Recognizes, avoids, and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents, injuries, and maintenance or repair needs to supervisor.

• Assists in setup and/or breakdown of equipment for events as required.

• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role:

Education and Experience:

• Keep learning – professional and personal development training available

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License.

Required Knowledge of:

• Basic tools and equipment used in custodial maintenance.

• City safety rules and regulations, occupational hazards and safety precautions relative to custodial work and the use of cleaning agents.

Required Skill in:

• Safe and efficient operation and maintenance of tools and equipment according to standard operating and safety procedures.

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written for positive relationships with employees, citizens, and the general public; ability to read and follow instruction effectively through written and/or verbal means.

Your Work Environment:

·Work schedule includes variable part-time regularhours, typically 29 hours per week, predominantly on nights and on weekends.

·Work is performed indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, with exposure to hazardous chemicals and equipment, requires constant physical efforts, and ability to safely lift, carry, and move items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds.

·Must be able to work evenings, weekdays, weekends, and holidays on any assigned shift. May be required to work immediately before, during or immediately after an emergency or disaster.

·NOTE:  This position is designated safety and/or security sensitive.

The City of New Braunfels is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.