Papillion Landing Custodian

## Description The Recreation Department is seeking dependable and motivated individuals to join our team and play an essential role in maintaining our facilities. This position offers the opportunity to give back to the community by helping provide exceptionally clean, safe, and welcoming spaces for individuals and families to enjoy recreational activities. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, general cleaning and disinfecting of hard and soft surfaces, mopping, vacuuming, trash removal, restocking supplies, and operating small tools and equipment. Successful candidates will take pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and customer service while working in a team-oriented environment. **POSITION TITLE:** Custodian **REPORTS TO:** Maintenance Supervisor / Head Custodian **SUPERVISES:** N/A **PURPOSE OF POSITION:** Performs cleaning, custodial and sanitation duties at assigned facility, providing exceptionally neat, clean, and sanitary spaces for the public. An incumbent will be required to work varied hours during the week, including evenings, weekends, and some holidays. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**: Performs cleaning, janitorial and sanitation duties at assigned facilities as requested. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: general cleaning and disinfecting of hard and soft surfaces, mopping, vacuuming, removing trash, and refilling supplies. Assist maintenance supervisor, head custodian, and recreation department staff with larger seasonal cleaning jobs, seasonal decorations, and annual maintenance shutdowns. Reports graffiti, vandalism and any other incidents involving the facility, patrons, and participants. Operates small tools and equipment to assist in the cleaning process. Operates various equipment safely and adheres to all departmental and legal guidelines. Provides excellent customer service and maintains effective relationships with fellow workers and the public. Complies with all City, departmental, and facility rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Participates in citywide and recreation department special events as needed. **MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:** The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned. **ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND ABILITY:** Ability to operate cleaning equipment safely and effectively. Ability to accept direction, exercise initiative and good judgment, attend to detail, follow through independently, and work at an even pace. Ability to consistently project a positive, patient, caring and energetic demeanor while being a self-starter and having a strong work ethic. Ability to understand and follow both oral and written instructions. Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, in English. Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Must be able to provide excellent customer service and positively represent the Recreation Department at a public level. **ESSENTIAL EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND/OR LICENSES:** Must be sixteen (16) years of age at the time of hire. If deemed necessary, be able to obtain a CPR/AED/First Aid certification within a timeframe established by the employer and maintain certification as required. **ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:** Work will be performed indoors of the Papillion Landing Recreation Community Center and Field House. Work is performed generally during late night and early morning hours and requires continuous physical exertion at a fast pace. Use of cleaning agents, solvents and machinery poses a slight health hazard. Exposure to a variety of environmental elements, including dust, noise and other irritants. Work required almost constant physical activity, including walking, running, standing, kneeling, bending, crouching, reaching, stooping, lifting and carrying various supplies, equip…