City of Sioux City Part Time Custodian - Museum in Sioux City, Iowa

Part Time Custodian - Museum

Job Code

IV-6035

Posted On

September 1st, 2017

Closing On

Until Filled

Category

Bargaining Units more...

Department

Varies

Location

Sioux City Museum Sioux City, IA 607 4th Street

Job Type

Covered

Pay Rate

A08

Date Adopted

May 2000

Date Revised

February 12, 2001

Approved Res.No

2001-000110

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City Application - non Civil Services/EEO/One Source [pdf]

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Part-Time Custodian-Museum, $18.16/Hour. Duties will include performing routine building maintenance, cleaning tasks and other duties as assigned at the Sioux City Public Museum. Requires good physical condition. This is a permanent part-time weekend position with approximately 10-12 hours per week. Applications will be taken until position filled.

Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Under supervision to perform semi-skilled work required in the routine maintenance of various buildings, offices and facilities and adjoining grounds, walkways and sidewalks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF POSITION

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Clean offices, buildings, conference rooms, hallways, stairways, elevators and related areas.

  • Mop, sweep, strip, wax, buff and vacuum floors; clean carpeting.

  • Wash and clean walls, windows, stairs and handrails.

  • Pick up paper, trash and other debris around buildings and grounds.

  • Insure building security, open and lock facilities.

  • Operate small snow blower and shovel snow.

  • Polish and dust furniture, wood railings, etc.

  • Drive vehicle to deliver and pick up various parcels and correspondence, and occasionally operate light equipment.

  • Clean and sanitize restroom facilities, sinks, toilets and floors.

  • Make minor repairs to buildings and equipment, change light bulbs, adjust thermostats, etc.

  • Raise and lower flags.

  • Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work.

  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, City officials and regulatory personnel.

Preferred Skills

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Prefer some prior work experience in building cleaning and maintenance or any combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

MINIMUM PHYSICAL AND MENTAL ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Physical requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk. The employee frequently is required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, talk or hear, and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.

Cognitive Demands, Skills and Abilities

Good working knowledge of the practices and procedures, supplies and equipment used in cleaning offices, buildings and related areas in an efficient and economical manner. Skill in cleaning, waxing and buffing activities which result in a professional condition and appearance of facilities. Ability to work alone and without close supervision.

Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication

Requires effective communication skills and the ability to provide effective and courteous assistance to customers (external and internal). Requires the ability to speak effectively with fellow employees and customers; read in English and directions on cleaning supplies and chemicals; apply common sense understanding to the work process, procedures, programs and services; and to follow verbal and written instructions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Special Requirements

Requires Motor Vehicle Operators License issued by the State of Iowa.