Custodian

$39,250 - $51,813/Yr

City of Thornton - Thornton, CO

Full-time - Entry Level

Thornton, CO

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

About the position

The Custodian position at the City of Thornton involves maintaining and cleaning city buildings and facilities under general supervision. The role requires performing a variety of custodial duties, ensuring cleanliness and safety in the work environment, and may include leading seasonal or temporary help. This full-time position offers a structured work schedule with evening shifts and includes various benefits.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of custodial duties following prescribed operational and safety procedures.
• Sweep, vacuum, mop, wax, strip, and polish floors; vacuum and shampoo carpets and chairs.
• Clean and sanitize restroom facilities and fixtures; replenish restroom supplies.
• Dust and polish furniture, woodwork, fixtures, and equipment.
• Empty, clean, and sanitize waste receptacles; remove debris.
• Wash windows, mirrors, and walls; replace lights and adjust shades and blinds.
• Clean air vents and identify building maintenance needs.
• Remove snow and ice on city facility walkways.
• Move and arrange furniture and equipment.
• Prepare rooms for conferences and meetings; monitor buildings during meetings and secure afterwards.
• Unlock and lock buildings at the start and end of the business day.
• Raise, lower, fold, and store flags.
• Receive and report on inquiries from the public or custodial service complaints.
• Travel to various city buildings and facilities to perform work as needed.
• Serve as a lead worker for seasonal or temporary help if required.
• Work overtime and varying schedules as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Six months of custodial experience.
• Previous experience with floor and carpet maintenance, use of power cleaning equipment, and cleaning chemical use and safety preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and goals of the city of Thornton and the department.
• Knowledge of general practices and methods of custodial maintenance.
• Knowledge of custodial maintenance safety procedures.
• Knowledge of chemicals used in cleaning.
• Knowledge of carpet and floor maintenance for a wide variety of flooring surfaces.

Benefits

• 40-hours front-loaded vacation in addition to regular monthly vacation accruals
• Multilingual pay for Spanish, ASL, and/or Hmong up to $1200/year
• Free Thornton Rec Center passes for you and your immediate family members
• 12 paid holiday days per year and sick and vacation time
• Health, medical, dental, flex spending, Roth, 401k matched at 7%+
• Retirement Health Savings
• Casual work environment with music and jeans allowed
• Opportunity to learn about other city jobs and meet other managers for future career growth