JANITOR I

Janitor - PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

Compensation Details

• MIN.HOURLY WAGE: $20.34
• GRADE: 01T

This position is for a strong and physically fit person to perform all types of custodial work and minor maintenance work, i.e., keep buildings in clean and orderly condition. Perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing rubbish. Supervision received usually consists of verbal and some written instructions to define objectives, problems and to prescribe both general and detailed methods for achieving objectives. Will generally work alone with the limited scope of responsibility, exercises independent judgment, initiative, alertness and resourcefulness to respond to conditions encountered as the work progresses.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Without Accommodation):

• Able to read, speak, write and understand English.
• Able to work shift work, i.e. nights and or weekends.
• Able to push and/or pull a variety of tools and equipment weighing up to 60 pounds. Able to lift up and carry 50 pounds frequently. Required to lift 50 pounds to a 45-inch height and carry 100 yards.
• Able to work in a physically strenuous position for not less than eight (8) hours a day.
• Able to work with all types of cleaning chemicals and supplies.
• Able to work a forty (40) hour work week and overtime when needed and as directed.
• Able to work flexible shifts/hours as scheduled.
• Able to work outside in all types of weather.
• Able to work at various elevated heights in a safe and effective manner.
• Able to work in restricted spaces in a safe and effective manner.
• Able to work with chemical agents in a safe and effective manner without allergic reactions.
• Able to demonstrate manual dexterity necessary to perform maintenance procedures and operate both manual and power tools in a safe and effective manner.
• Able to operate a variety of powered and manual equipment commonly found in janitorial and custodial services in a safe and effective manner.

EQUIPMENT TO BE USED:

• Cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Various hand and power tools.
• Pickup trucks and vans.

ENVIRONMENT:

• Inside (with and without air conditioning)
• Outside (in all types of weather)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Standing            5%
• Bending           20%
• Reaching         15%
• Walking            35%
• Lifting               20%
• Climbing           5%

DUTIES/TASKS/JOBS:

• Pick up and empty garbage containers in specified locations.
• Drive a truck, load and unload materials and equipment as required.
• Lift furniture and heavy boxes when required.
• General cleaning and maintenance of assigned City facilities, City vehicle and equipment.
• Read/fill out Work Orders provided by Public Works Supervisors, maintaining work schedules as directed.
• Check, stock, clean restrooms and washrooms.
• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, polishes floor, and vacuums floors of buildings, using cleaning solutions, tools, and equipment.
• Cleans or polishes walls, ceilings, HVAC vents, windows, plant equipment and other building fixtures as assigned, using steam cleaning equipment, buffer, scrubbers, scrapers, brooms and variety of hand and power tools.
• Gathers and empties both trash and recycling containers.
• Dusts furniture, walls, machines and equipment.
• Moves items between departments, manually or using a hand truck.
• Coordinates supplies and equipment needs used in cleaning and maintenance duties with Administrative staff.
• Clears debris from facility grounds.
• Mixes water and detergents or acids in container to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.
• Drives vehicles, such as trucks, van or industrial trucks.
• Cleans building interiors damaged by fire, smoke or water using commercial cleaning equipment.
• Applies waxes or sealers to wood or concrete floors.
• Minor maintenance like changing air filter, replacement of cover plates, replace light bulbs, minor touchup to walls and other duties as assigned.
• Perform shift work as assigned.
• Able to perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to clean and maintain City trucks and equipment when required by Supervisors.
• Knowledge of common cleaning methods and use of everyday tools of cleaning and minor maintenance work.
• Ability to clean, sweep, mop floors and empty garbage.
• Ability to drive truck loads and unload heavy objects.
• Ability to follow written and oral directions.
• Ability to perform simple painting of various objects.
• Ability to use standard operating guidelines; product and equipment labels and instructions; dilution/conversion charts; pH charts; Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS); floor and pool vacuums (wet and dry), floor buffers, carpet shampoo and steam cleaners, mops, brooms, dust pans, ladders, small hand tools, and vehicles.
• Excellent physical condition.
• Post hire, a signed authorization from physician that employee can perform work may be required.
• Must have a valid Florida Drivers License in order to drive city vehicles and equipment.
• Able to read and write work orders and maintain log sheet.

In Key West, we are fortunate to live and work on a beautiful island that celebrates and honors our local heritage and cultural identity. We are proud of our core value that all people are created equal members of one human family.

Our City Manager responds to the needs of the public and staff by proactively seeking feedback while acting as a liaison among the various departments of the government, the citizens of Key West and the city commission.

We are thankful to our elected officials, visitors and residents who prove on a daily basis how important our job is to help lead the City of Key West towards a stronger and more resilient island. We look forward to you joining our team!