Location: Lynchburg,VA, USA
Salary: $16.95 HourlyLocation : Lynchburg, VAJob Type: Full-timeJob Number: 03288Department: Public WorksOpening Date: 10/04/2024Closing Date: 10/18/2024 11:59 PM EasternDescriptionThe 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 go to Essential DutiesESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 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 lobby entrance glass, drinking fountains, walls and woodwork;Spot cleans carpet and upholstered furniture;Dusts office furniture, partitions, high and low ledges and moldings, and venetian blinds;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 neededADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.When unusual situations occur and/or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all City employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES May oversee work of subordinate custodians on specific jobs. Minimum Education and Experience RequiredQUALIFICATIONS 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 EXPERIENCEHigh 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 Possession of valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia with an acceptable record driving record that meets the criteria of the City.Relevant background checks must be completed and approved.Must successfully complete IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management (NIMS) training within 90 days of employment. May also be required to complete higher levels of NIMS training as determined appropriate for the positionThe 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 in full-time positions are eligible for the following benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS); the City's contribution is based on a rate determined bi-annually by the VRS Board and employees pay 5% of base pay (pre-tax) towards their VRS benefit Life insurance at no cost to the employee Optional benefits such as 457 deferred compensation, Roth IRA, flexible spending accounts, etc. Eligibility for parental leave and tuition assistance Paid Time Off Employees in hourly and part-time positions may be eligible for benefits depending on the positionEmployees of the City of Lynchburg may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for federal student loansAdditional information about City benefits can be found on our and in the 01 How many years of commercial custodial experience do you have? None 0-35 Months 35 - 60 Months More than 60 months 02 Describe your commercial experience, to include custodial equipment that you have operated (please be specific). 03 This position requires you to be able to strip and wax floors, describe your floor care experience. 04 Describe your experience with securing buildings. 05 The normal working hours for this position are 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM. Please confirm if you are available to work these hours. 06 This position, at times, requires you to oversee custodial tasks/duties. Describe your experience in leading a work group. 07 This position requires you to work overtime to assist with snow removal and perform heavy cleaning as well as other emergencies. Are you able to work overtime when needed? 08 This position requires a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record history. I certify that I have read the DMV Record Release Notice, and give the City of Lynchburg permission to obtain my Virginia Driving Record. Yes No I do not currently possess a Virginia Driver's License 09 If you answered in the above question that you currently possess a Virginia Driver's License, please provide your License Number. 10 (Current Out-of-State applicants and applicants who have had an Out-of-State Drivers License at any time in the last 3 years): I agree to provide, WITHIN 2 WEEKS OF MY APPLICATION, a copy of my driving record from that state where I am currently licensed or have been licensed within the past 3 years. I will contact Human Resources within 2 weeks if I am unable to obtain my out of state driving record in that time. I understand that my application may not be considered for this position until I submit my out of state driving record.You can email this information to ...@lynchburgva.gov, or fax to 434-###-#### or mail this information to Human Resources, 900 Church Street, Lynchburg VA 24504. Include the name of the position for which you are applying. If you have a driving record less than 30 days old you can upload as an attachment to your application. Agree to provide record within 2 weeks of application date Do not agree (I understand I will no longer be considered for this position if I disagree.) Not applicable (I have not had an Out-of-State Driver's License during the past 3 years. Required Question