Building Maintenance Worker I (Custodian) - Coleman Bush

• Coordinates events through contact with a lessee.  
• First point of contact on the day of rental for all event-related operations.
• Shows the building to prospective clients. 
• Reviews plans, ensuring rental components (tables, chairs, etc.) can be set up as requested by the client. If not feasible, offers other solutions.  
• Serves as a point of contact during an event.
• May handle after-school pickup for Simpson Park and Coleman Bush.
• Sets up and breaks down rental components (as defined above).
• Assigns buildings or complexes to open and close.
• Sweeps, mops, waxes, and polishes floors; washes walls, woodwork, and Venetian blinds; dusts books and desks. May shampoo, extract, and bonnet buff carpet.
• Picks up litter, empty bottles, leaves, tree and shrub trimmings; sweeps walks; mows grass and edges walkways; plants, fertilizes, and waters flower beds, grass, and shrubbery.
• Raises and lowers the American flag and other flags as appropriate; moves furniture and equipment; issues supplies, tools, and materials; runs errands as requested; delivers mail to various city offices.
• Cleans restrooms and replenishes supplies; unstops sinks and toilets; and reports the need for repairs.
• Secures buildings and checks heating, ventilation, and air conditioning units; makes minor maintenance repairs; replaces light bulbs; installs light switches; replaces fuses; repairs door locks; replaces window glass; makes basic furniture repairs.
• Sets up and tears down meeting rooms for public use.
• May be required to participate in and/or facilitate training to support departmental or City initiatives and requirements. 
• May be required to work overtime or alternate hours as necessary for the efficient operation of the department. 
• Position is designated as Mission Critical.

• High school diploma from an accredited school or a GED. 

• May be required to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must possess and maintain a valid telephone number.

• Learn about using personal protective equipment, materials, methods, and practices used in cleaning and maintenance operations.
• Learn to operate and care for custodial equipment, including vacuum cleaners, scrubbing machines, polishing machines, and other janitorial equipment.
• Make minor repairs and adjustments to building fixtures and equipment.
• Use cleaning materials and industrial cleaning chemicals safely on different building surfaces.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other city employees, and the general public.
• Learn operation and care of grounds maintenance equipment, including lawnmowers, pressure washers, weed trimmers, blowers, and fogging devices (such as LPHV foggers) as required by assignment.

• The ability to stand and walk for at least seven hours per day, constantly bending at the waist, stooping, reaching, and/or performing pushing/pulling motions.
• Exerting up to 60 pounds of force frequently, lifting up to 70 pounds occasionally, and carrying up to 40 pounds periodically; it also requires pushing a cart weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Occasional duties performed at elevated locations requiring approved height-access equipment.
• Use/exposure to cleaning chemicals such as chlorine, soap, low-acidity cleansers (carpet/upholstery cleaners), disinfectants, polishes, etc.
• Risks exposure to hot/cold temperatures, adverse weather, wet/humid conditions, toxic fumes, noxious odors, pathogens, dust, and pollen.
• Normal visual acuity, field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of smell, depth perception, and texture perception.
• The use of proper personal protective equipment at all times, as defined by the assignment, including, but not limited to, gloves, masks, respirators, hard hats, tie-back suits, safety glasses, and footwear.
• Occasional exposure to hazardous materials such as bodily excretions and needles. (Public Works only)

All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview, and/or any combination).  Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone.  Please check your e-mail and telephone messages regularly, including "junk" folders.  Test times and locations to be announced.

The City of Lakeland is a drug free workplace.  This position is considered a mandatory testing position, which is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.  All City of Lakeland positions are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing. As a condition of employment you will be required to pass the pre-employment drug test in accordance with Florida Statute 440.102.

THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE