Custodial Tech Sr

Job Posting

The Lynchburg Department of Public Works is seeking experienced custodians to perform routine semiskilled and heavy manual work in the care and cleaning of City buildings. This position requires an approved driving record to perform the duties. This position is a full-time position with competitive benefits including VRS retirement, medical, dental and vision benefits for employee $26 monthly and paid time off. The working hours are 5 : 00 a.m. to 1 : 30 p.m. The City of Lynchburg is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply. For more information about working for the City and the competitive benefits, visit here.

Essential Duties

Essential duties include the following :

• Takes charge of City building or facility, performing routine security by opening and locking doors;
• Performs regular custodial functions such as sweeping, vacuuming, stripping, waxing, mopping and buffing floors;
• Gathers and disposes of refuse from interior and exterior of assigned buildings;
• Prepares cleaning and polishing materials appropriate for tasks according to manufacturer's specifications;
• Cleans and disinfects urinals, toilets and lavatories;
• Refills soap, towel and tissue dispensers;
• Cleans and polishes bright metal;
• Works from ladders of various heights;
• Operates a variety of specialized custodial equipment, such as floor buffers, carpet extractors, wet / dry vacuums. etc.;
• Operates light automotive equipment;
• Maintains inventory of cleaning supplies, materials and equipment;
• Reports repairs beyond capabilities of custodial workers to supervisor;
• Responds to emergencies such as snow, flood, wind storms, etc.;
• Moves furniture and boxes as needed.

Additional job functions may include :

Supervisory responsibilities may include overseeing work of subordinate custodians on specific jobs.

Minimum Education and Experience Required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and / or experience : High school diploma or GED and considerable building cleaning experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Relevant commercial custodian experience is required.

Additional Requirements

The City offers an array of benefits combined with direct salary / wages in order to establish a total compensation package that supports the City's goals of attracting, rewarding, and retaining employees who are both representatives of the community and are also able to deliver exceptional services.

Employees of the City of Lynchburg may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for federal student loans.

Additional information about City benefits can be found on our website and in the Employment Policies & Procedures.