Location: Ocala,FL, USA
Description
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
This is a routine unskilled and semi-skilled labor position performing general custodial duties at City facilities and sponsored events.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Facility Maintenance: Cleans and disinfects restrooms, including toilets, urinals, sinks, shower areas, mirrors, etc. Sweeps, vacuums, mops, and cleans floors and carpets. Cleans windows, doors, and furniture. Dust necessary areas. Empties and cleans trash cans and ashtrays. Daily, refills soap dispensers, toilet paper, andpaper towels in restrooms and lounge areas. Spot cleans carpets and furniture upholstery. Performs daily disinfection of common area/lobby furniture as directed.
2. Inventory: Inventories cleaning supplies regularly and performs resupply as needed.
3. Safety: Continually monitors building(s) for possible safety hazards.
4. Grounds Maintenance: Empties and cleans trash cans, sweeps, cleans tables, picks up trash, cleans windows, sills, doors, and walls regularly.
5. Equipment Set Up: Set up equipment for events and programs according to written or oral instructions.
6. City Vehicle Use: Uses City vehicle to pick up any needed supplies as directed.
7. Other Duties: Performs any other related duties as required or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or GED preferred, plus 12 months related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Operator's Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
Supplemental Information
RESPONSIBILITY FOR FUNDS, PROPERTY, AND EQUIPMENT
None.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Ability to read and understand documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions in person-to-person and small group situations with customers, clients, the general public, and other employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers. Ability to perform these mathematical skills using money and other forms of measurement.
CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS
Ability to use common sense understanding to carry out simple multi-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with limited variables.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Under general supervision where standard practice enables the employee to proceed alone on routine work, referring all questionable cases to a supervisor.
PLANNING
Limited responsibility regarding general assignments in planning time, method, manner, and/or sequence of performance of own work operations.
DECISION MAKING
Performs work operations that permit frequent opportunities for decision-making of minor importance that would affect the operating efficiency of the individual involved, work operations of other employees, and or clientele to a slight degree.
MENTAL DEMAND
Minimum mental demand. Operations requiring little attention and repeated successively at short intervals or non-repetitive, but of such a nature as to require little directed thinking.
ANALYTICAL ABILITY / PROBLEM-SOLVING
Repetitive. Activities or duties using a pre-determined set of processes or directions coupled with nearby supervision. Learned things in situations where choice is simple or patterned.
USE OF MACHINES, EQUIPMENT, AND/OR COMPUTERS
Occasional use of complex machines and equipment (desktop/laptop computer and software, road and production machines and equipment, etc.)
ACCURACY
Probable errors of internal scope readily detected in the normal course of work by standard check or routine crosscheck within a single department or office. Errors resulting from inaccuracy would create minor confusion, delay, or expense to correct the situation.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Frequent contacts with the general public, patrons, or other outside representatives, wherein the manner of handling these contacts has a bearing on the organization's position and operation.
EMPLOYEE CONTACT
Contacts occasionally with others beyond immediate associates, but generally of a routine nature. May obtain, present, or discuss data, but only as pertains to an immediate and specific assignment. No responsibility for obtaining cooperation or approval of action or decision.
PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Not indicated.
SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED
Not indicated.
ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE SKILLS
Not indicated.
OTHER SKILLS
Must have the ability to learn and complete routine and repetitive tasks. Must be able to understand and follow written instructions. Must have the ability to communicate clearly and politely. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations. Ability to maintain a good relationship with others. Ability to work with minimal supervision. Ability to change priorities to meet customer service needs. Ability to make good decisions regarding cleaning methods and materials.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to talk or hear; regularly required to stand, walk; and frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, taste or smell; occasionally required to sit, climb or balance.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and continuously lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
While performing job functions, the employee is occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places and outdoor weather conditions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments).
MORE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Not indicated.
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments).
The City of Ocala provides a competitive, comprehensive benefit package for all full-time employees.
Health Insurance
We offer both single and family coverage, for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
Dental Insurance
For full time employees, we offer both single and family dental coverage.
Vision Insurance
For full time employees, we offer both single and family vision coverage.
Life Insurance
For full time employees, the City of Ocala provides Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberments policies as an employer paid benefit. Employees can opt for additional coverage such as supplemental voluntary life, spouse life, dependent life, and child life. For full time employees, the City of Ocala provides Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberments policies as an employer paid benefit. Employees can opt for additional coverage such as supplemental voluntary life, spouse life, dependent life, and child life.
Short Term and Long Term Disability
Offered to full time employees, STD and LTD coverages are income replacement benefits that assist policyholders who are unable to work for an extended period of time due to sickness or accidental injury.
Medical FSA (Flexible Spending Account) and Dependent Care FSA
Flexible spending accounts allow employees to pay out-of-pocket medical, dental, vision, and dependent care expenses using pre-tax dollars.
Pet Insurance
We also offer special pet insurance for your pets in the case of illness or accidents, as well as preventative care.
Employee Health & Wellness Center
The City of Ocala offers the use of the City Clinic for those employees, and covered dependents over the age of 8, which have elected one of our health insurance plans. Services offered by the City Clinic include primary care, chronic disease management, labs, x-rays, and wellness coaching.
Voluntary Cancer Insurance
For full time employees, the cancer insurance policy can help provide security if you, or a covered dependent, suddenly become diagnosed with cancer.
Supplemental Critical Care Insurance
Our full time employees have the option of electing critical care insurance that is available to help with medical expenses that could arise from things such as a heart attack or stroke.
Supplemental Accident Insurance
Also available to full time employees, is our Accident Coverage. This supplemental plan can be used to help with expenses like MRI's, physical therapy, and hospital admission.
Legal Plan Insurance
Full time employees can have access to local attorneys for a monthly fee and receive discounts on services such as legal consultation, wills, traffic violations and the purchase or sale of your home. The carrier also has a separate policy assisting with the matter of identity theft and social media monitoring.
Deferred Compensation Plan
Deferred compensation is available to all full-time employees at the time of employment. This benefit allows the employee to defer income without paying taxes until money is withdrawn. Current plan is administered through MissionSquare.
Direct Deposit
Direct deposit automatically deposits your net pay each pay period to your checking or savings account at your own financial institution. Direct deposit is a condition of employment for a person hired by the City.
Each pay period the employee receives an earnings statement showing gross pay, taxes, other deductions, accruals and net pay. Enrollment forms are available at Human Resources or Payroll.
Discounts - Theme Park
Discounts are available to all non-temporary employees at the time of employment.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The Employee Assistance Program is available to all full-time employees and members of your household as an employer paid benefit. The EAP offers emotional wellbeing support in the form as counseling sessions and all sessions are confidential. The EAP also provides daily life assistance, legal services, and financial services.
Holidays and Paid Time off
The City provides paid holidays and paid time off for full-time employees. Refer to the Employee Handbook for details.
Retirement Plan
All full-time employees hired after 10/01/2013, apart from Sworn Police Officers and Firefighters, are enrolled in the 401a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan with MissionSquare. All contributions to the 401a Defined contribution plan are pre-tax and earnings grow tax-deferred. The City contributes 8% and employees contribute 3%. City contributions are 100% vested after one year of employment. You will be enrolled automatically and should take time to review your investment options at your earliest convenience.
Training Programs
The City is committed to provide training programs for all departments and all positions. Risk Management conducts classes in Defensive Driving, Safety, and Insurance. With rare exceptions, classes are offered during working hours, and are open to all eligible employees.
Tuition Reimbursement
All regular, full-time employees are eligible to participate in the tuition reimbursement program.
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Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
* Yes
* No
02
Do you possess a valid State of Florida Operator Driver's License with an acceptable driving record OR if you possess a valid out of state license, do you have the ability to obtain a Florida driver's license prior to employment?
* Yes
* No
03
If you feel you qualify for this position due to an equivalent combination of training, education and experience, please explain below:
04
I understand and agree with the following statements: * All background, education and work history will be verified once an offer of employment has been extended and accepted. * Any false or incomplete answer may be grounds for not employing me or for dismissing me after I begin work.
* Yes
* No
Required Question
Agency City of Ocala
Address 110 SE Watula Ave
City Hall, 3rd Floor
Ocala, Florida, 34471
Phone 352-###-####
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