Custodian - Maintenance Division

Salary

$15.96 Hourly

Location

Harrisonburg, VA

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

6811 - (July 2024)

Department

Parks & Recreation

Opening Date

07/24/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description

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Description

Do you want a job with the City that helps project a friendly image to our citizens, employees, and others? If so, the Custodian position in the City of Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation Department's Maintenance Division may be the right opportunity for you!

The Custodian is a part-time position (no benefits) and a preferred hiring rate of $15.96 per hour. This position's schedule is as follows (some flexibility may be available):

• November through March: Monday through Friday from 7:00am - 12:00noon;

• April through October: Monday through Friday from 6:00am - 12:00noon; and

• Availability to work one weekend shift per month.

As the Custodian in the Maintenance Division, you'll:

• Support daily operations and activities in the Parks and Recreation Department by cleaning and sanitizing park restroom areas and disinfecting toilets, urinals, and sinks;

• Clean and maintain buildings and facilities, including, but not limited to, sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, cleaning carpets, and supplying restrooms;

• Strip and seal floors;

• Wash windows, walls, woodwork, floors, and bathroom fixtures;

• Empty trash from containers and change trash liners in park locations;

• Perform grounds maintenance work to keep grounds neat and clean at all times, including removing debris from park open areas, playgrounds, shelters, and facilities;

• Prepare quantities of cleaning and polishing materials appropriate for use from bulk containers;

• Load and unload cleaning and polishing equipment and materials to be transported by truck;

• Perform routine maintenance activities including general plumbing, replacing light bulbs, changing air filters, painting and replacing basic light fixtures;

• Ensure building systems are performing to standards and take necessary steps to ensure that problems are reported as needed in order to be resolved;

• Assemble and repair standard office furnishings;

• Operate a City vehicle in the performance of job duties;

• Have regular and reliable on-site attendance.

A list of the ideal candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities is located in the Custodian class specification (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harrisonburg/classspecs/1012524?keywords=5811&pagetype=classSpecifications) .

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of the tenth grade, or equivalent combination of education and experience. High school diploma or GED, preferred.

• The position requires availability as follows (some flexibility may be available):

• November through March: Monday through Friday from 7:00am - 12:00noon;

• April through October: Monday through Friday from 6:00am - 12:00noon; and

• Availability to work one weekend shift per month.

• Valid driver's license.

• Click here to view the physical requirements of this position. (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harrisonburg/classspecs/1012524?keywords=5811&pagetype=classSpecifications)

Successful applicants for this position will be subject to the following screenings and must receive satisfactory results:

• DMV record review;

• Job-specific physical; and

• Criminal background check.

Supplemental Information

To Apply: In order to be considered, all candidates must submit a complete City of Harrisonburg online employment application, including previous work experience and education history. This position may close at any time after 10 calendar days. (posted 07/24/2024)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status.

The City of Harrisonburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health and Vision Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Paid Leave

• 15.5 paid holidays

• Short-Term Disability Insurance

• Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts - Medical and Dependent Care

• Health Savings Account

• Virginia Retirement System

• Deferred Compensation Plan through MissionSquare

• Employee Assistance Program

Additionally, the City is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, which may qualify you for student loan forgiveness if you meet the PSLF Program requirements.

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What is your highest level of education?

• Less than 10th Grade

• Completed 10th Grade

• Attended High School

• High School Graduate

• GED

• Attend College

• College Graduate

• Attended Graduate School

• Master's Degree

• Graduate study beyond Master's

• Ph.D. or professional degree

  02

  Which of the following driver's license do you possess?

• No Valid Driver's License

• Valid Driver's License

• Valid Commercial Driver's Learner's License

• Valid Commercial Driver's License (Class A or B)

  03

  Please list your current availability and any anticipated changes. Be sure to list the days and times that you are available each week.

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Agency

City of Harrisonburg

Address

409 South Main Street Third Floor Harrisonburg, Virginia, 22801

Phone

540.432.8920 540.432.7796

Website

https://www.harrisonburgva.gov/employment