Variable Building Custodian - Facilities

The City of Lakewood is dedicated to upholding City values to include: Performance Excellence, Leadership, Respect and Collaboration. Best fit candidates will demonstrate innovation, customer service, dedication, passion and engagement. All people, citizens and employees, will be treated with respect, relevance, and importance.

HIRING RANGE: $16.77 - $28.18/hour

Performs a variety custodial duty in building and ground maintenance.  Works in partnership with other employees, departments and divisions, external entities and the public in delivering effective and innovative services.

The City of Lakewood is currently recruiting variable employees for this position.  A variable employee is an at-will employee who works in a seasonal or temporary capacity.  Their work schedule is based on business need.  This position would be a part-time non benefitted position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City’s discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential duties of this job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Operate commercial floor equipment to strip and maintain floors, including scheduling of floor care.

• Perform general office cleaning, dusting, removing wastepaper, recycling bins, restrooms, etc.
• Performs general maintenance to municipal buildings.
• Maintains floor areas by sweeping, mopping and shampooing as needed.
• Maintains safe and clean exit and outdoor areas, ensures security of all doors.
• Assists with moving and installation of furniture and equipment, changing light bulbs, hanging pictures, installing soap and paper towel dispensers.
• Maintains all custodial equipment and supplies.

Reporting Relationships

Supervision Received: Facilities Maintenance Supervisor. May take direction from Lead Building Custodian.

Supervision Exercised:  None.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to maintain and utilize City-provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when conducting activities where the employee is exposed to risks above those encountered in a traditional office setting.  If injured on-the-job due to failure to utilize PPE a safety violation can be taken.

• Ability to provide quality customer service and communicate directly with customers.
• Ability to problem-solve and adapt to shifting priorities. 
• Ability to work within a team environment and be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and the safe use of cleaning chemicals and equipment. 

Technology Skills

Computer and handheld Microsoft Go Pro for work order requests and asset management system

Education and Experience

• Education: Completion of 10th grade; high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience: One or more years of commercial custodial experience.  Experience with floor care machines, preferred.

Certification/Licenses/Specialized Training

• Valid Driver’s license and good driving record

Must successfully complete and maintain required state or departmental physical standards and certifications.

The City of Lakewood is a drug-free workplace that provides employment opportunities in compliance with all pertinent federal, state, and local laws.  Accordingly, the City celebrates diversity in the workforce.  This position description is a valid statement of the job duties, responsibilities, requirements and performance expectations of this position.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Physical Demand

Bend or position self to move items from higher place to lower place or vice versa

Lift, carry, push, pull, move, or position from all levels up to 50 lbs.

Lift, carry, push, pull, move, or position from all levels over 51 lbs. with assistance

Sit, stand or be stationary

Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, balance, turn or twist all of which may include awkward positions on both even and uneven terrain

Talk, hear, converse, communicate, or exchange information

Use of hands and/or fingers in a repetitive motion to handle, pinch, reach, grasp, move, feel, and inspect, etc.

Vision to include; distance, depth perception, peripheral and color

Walk, ascend or descend on both even and uneven terrain

Environmental conditions may include:

Confined spaces

Extreme cold or heat

Frequent vibrations due to equipment use

Fumes or airborne particles

Moderate to extremely loud noise environment

Outdoor weather conditions

Toxic or caustic chemicals

Wet or humid conditions

Work in high, precarious places

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift 40 pounds from ground to standing position

Vision test

All Lakewood employees are expected to work and complete all tasks in a safe manner consistent with training, standard operating procedures, City or Department policies, and common sense. Working in a safe manner includes the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and complying with all City and/or Department safety rules. Horseplay on-the-job is strictly forbidden. The failure to work in a safe manner, use PPE, follow standard operating procedure, or comply with a safety rule will result adverse employment consequences ranging from verbal discipline to termination from employment, including any applicable reduction in benefits under the Colorado Workers’ Compensation Act. Employees are also expected to encourage safe work practices by all co-employees, and to report any unsafe work practices immediately to a supervisor.