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City of Suffolk

Custodial Worker (FT)

Job Overview

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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $35,092.00
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Work Schedule

Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Uniform allowance

Job Description

The City is actively seeking a dedicated and reliable Custodian to join its team for the second shift from 3:30 pm to 12:00 am. As a custodian working under direct supervision, the successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the city’s public buildings and facilities, ensuring they remain clean, safe, and well-kept. The City, as a municipal government entity, is focused on providing quality services to its residents and maintaining public amenities that support various community activities and municipal functions. This role plays a vital part in supporting the daily operations of City buildings by ensuring an orderly environment through... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Completion of High School or GED
  • some custodial work experience
  • ability to perform medium to heavy physical work
  • ability to follow instructions
  • ability to communicate effectively
  • ability to use cleaning equipment
  • ability to lift and move furniture
  • availability to work the second shift from 3:30 pm to 12:00 am
  • reliability and punctuality
  • ability to work independently and as part of a team

Job Qualifications

  • Completion of High School or GED
  • some experience in custodial work
  • knowledge of janitorial methods, materials, and equipment
  • knowledge of cleaning procedures and cleaning materials
  • ability to follow instructions
  • ability to perform medium to heavy physical work
  • ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
  • ability to compare and judge observable characteristics
  • ability to communicate instructions
  • ability to read simple forms and prepare timesheets
  • ability to communicate effectively in Standard English
  • ability to apply commonsense understanding to instructions
  • ability to record and deliver information
  • ability to utilize basic mathematical formulas
  • ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape

Job Duties

  • Dusts and cleans desks and other furniture
  • sweeps, mops and vacuums floor surfaces
  • cleans and disinfects restrooms
  • replenishes paper supplies and soap
  • cleans windows, walls, woodwork and light fixtures
  • sets up and breaks down conference rooms for meetings
  • cleans and polishes elevators inside and out
  • empties trash receptacles and deposits recyclable material
  • secures and locks building at appropriate times
  • polices grounds picking up trash and raking leaves
  • moves and rearranges furniture for events
  • retrieves and delivers documents to departments
  • shreds documents
  • sets up and/or breaks down rented equipment for events
  • performs other related duties as required

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location