The primary responsibility of the City of Independence Custodial/Building Maintenance staff is to perform routine maintenance and cleaning of all Recreation Department facilities, including buildings, locker rooms and bathrooms. The ideal candidate will be open to a variety of assignments, tasks, hours and locations This is a year round position which may require you to work evenings and weekends on occasion. Nights and Weekends/ Occasional special events held by the city with up to 28 hours per week. Duties and Responsibilities:
- On-going custodial maintenance of assigned recreation buildings, facilities and park areas. Includes restroom maintenance; trash disposal; policing of park areas; continued sanitizing of common areas.
- Familiarity of custodial duties, equipment and supplies. Restocking paper products and maintenance supplies when needed.
- Ability to keep daily record of work completed and stay in direct contact with co-workers and supervisors throughout the shift
- Makes needed minor repairs to city equipment and facilities as needed
- Set up tables, chairs, bleachers and various equipment for events and facility rentals
- Maintain a working knowledge of all general and departmental specific safety rules
- Able to cross-train to other department positions as needed
- Interact/respond to supervisor or resident/guest requests as needed
Requirements:
- Self-motivated
- Decision making skills
- Willingness and ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- This position requires use of interpersonal skills in adapting to the environment and needs of the City Recreation Department and other departments as needed
- Must be able to work with and respect City equipment and supplies
- Willingness to properly utilize safety protective equipment and safety standards is essential
- Trustworthy and reliable
- Able to handle working in a fast-paced environment
- Friendly demeanor and positive attitude
- Must pass a drug test and background check
- Ability to physically stand, bend, squat and lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in a mixture of weather conditions and stand on your feet for extended periods of time
- Overtime may be earned for time worked beyond 4o hours in one work week. Average hours worked annually not to exceed 28 hours in a week. Days, Hours & Additional Employment Details:
- Willingness to go above and beyond, provide ownership in your work and be accountable for the tasks at hand
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent (Preferred)
- Must hold and maintain a valid Ohio Drivers License .
Independence is a vibrant community that carefully balances quiet, charming neighborhoods with bustling business districts. The city's collaborative nature and superior location attracts and maintains a robust business community - which in turn provides the foundation for safe, harmonious living with an abundance of high-quality services and amenities for its residents. Whether it's your home, headquarters, or place of work, INDEPENDENCE WORKS HARD to instill an experience that never leaves you. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. The City of Independence is an Equal Opportunity Employer.