HURRICANE CITY
PARKS DEPARTMENT
Park Custodian
Full Time Position
Salary
$30,943.47 - $45,552 depending on experience
Benefits
Hurricane City covers 100% of the premiums for the High Deductible health plan for full-time employees and their qualified dependents.
To find out more about our benefits package, please contact the Human Resources Department.
Position Summary
Performs a full range of regular and recurring custodial duties for city-owned parks, grounds, trails and facilities. Applicants may be required to work extended or irregular hours such as weekends, nights and holidays.
Supervision Received
Works under the general supervision of the Parks Maintenance Supervisor and the
Parks Superintendent.
Essential Functions (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)
- Primary responsibility is performing custodial duties for city-owned parks, grounds, trails, facilities and restrooms. These duties are based on the needs of the area, including but not limited to :
- Sweeps, vacuums, mops, waxes, strips and polishes floors; vacuums and shampoos floors using manual and power equipment.
- Empties cleans and disinfects waste cans and other trash receptacles.
- Dusts and cleans woodwork, furniture, walls, restroom stalls and windows using common cleaning equipment and products.
- Cleans, sanitizes and deodorizes restrooms, including fixtures, toilets, sinks and urinals.
- Sweeps sidewalks and entrances.
- Follow proper procedures for reporting any vandalism and / or graffiti; clean and repair same.
- Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment.
- Moves and arranges furniture and equipment, either manually or by using hand trucks.
- Keeps equipment and supplies in order and requests re-supply when needed.
- Assists in maintaining security of City facilities by locking and unlocking facilities according to pre-scheduled events and completes regular security checks of facilities.
- Maintain and remove debris from trails, sidewalks, parks, parking lots, planters, city- owned land and facilities.
- Assist in the setup / takedown for scheduled City functions and programs.
- Identifies and reports any safety hazards, damage to structures and equipment requiring repairs.
- May assist with tending lawns, trimming trees and shrubs.
- Make adjustments and minor repairs as needed (i.e., replacing / adjusting screws, bolts, adjusting door handles, replacing light bulbs, etc.).
- Provides customer service in a friendly manner and provide public with information related to various services.
- Performs other duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of methods, materials and equipment used in building custodial work.Considerable knowledge of safe work practices.Skill in performing various cleaning, disinfecting and maintenance activities.Ability to clean and maintain assigned areas and equipment.Read and interpret labels on chemicals and supplies.Operate, use and care for a variety of building maintenance equipment, including sweepers, wet and dry vacuum cleaners, mop wringers, brooms, mops, waxes and other cleaning materials and equipment.Skill in the operation of a variety of hand tools.Establish and maintain good working relationships with fellow employees and those contacted in the scope of work.Perform indoor and outdoor manual labor.Understand and follow oral and written directions.Work independently in the absence of supervision.Work under stressful conditions and manage angry individuals and unpleasant situations.Minimum Qualifications
A. Qualifications, Education and Experience
1. High School diploma or equivalent.
2. One (1) year of experience related custodial or janitorial duties, preferred.
3. Possess a valid Utah Driver's License throughout employment and meet the requirements of Hurricane City's Operation of Vehicles Policy.
4. Successful completion of background check and pre-employment drug screening required.
B. Special Qualifications a. Possess, or ability to obtain by the end of probationary period, First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation certificates.
b. All accredited certifications must be kept current. Failure to do so may result in loss of position.
Typical Physical / Mental Demands / Working Conditions
The conditions described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Job requires mental alertness to ensure the safety of self and others, including mental and visual concentration.Outdoor work with exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by weather. Exposure to heat, cold, dampness, fumes, noise, dust and / or grease.May have disagreeable elements such as appearance of workplace, poor ventilation, or uneven temperatures. Some exposure to hazardous materials such as fumes, pesticides, cleaning agents, etc. and to high levels of noise.Moderate to heavy physical activity; requires frequent walking, standing, digging, stooping, bending sitting and / or reaching for considerable periods of time; lifting pushing and / or pulling of moderate weights, occasionally over 100 pounds. Uncomfortable working positions such as stooping, crouching and bending.Physical work including the use of small tools, lawn maintenance equipment and heavy equipment.Occupational safety and health hazards may be encountered under controlled conditions. Risk of bodily injury is moderate under normal conditions.Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, and critical thinking. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Physical ability to operate a vehicle to travel from site to site; operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination.Considerable exposure to stress as a result of human behavior, including dealing with unpleasant, angry or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements.Condition of Employment
Employee may be required to work extended or irregular hours such as nights, weekends, and holidays. Hurricane City may add or change job duties, work schedule or work location at any time. Hurricane City employment can require employees to occasionally work outside of their normal job duties to assist with city sponsored events and / or projects. The employee is expected to forgo normal work duties to assist with the completion of these events and / or projects. In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the deliver and restoration of vital services.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person(s) assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. The approved class specifications are not intended to and do not infer or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person or persons. This updated job description supersedes prior descriptions for the same position. Management reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
To Apply
A completed Hurricane City Employment Application is required for employment consideration. Applications are available at . Completed applications and resumes may be delivered in-person during normal business hours, emailed to Human Resources or mailed to 147 N 870 West, Hurricane, Utah 84737.
Refer questions to Human Resources ext. 108. Successful completion of a background check and pre- employment drug screening are required.
Hurricane City is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes reasonable efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to disabled candidates.