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Employment TypeFull Time
Job SummaryJoin Our Team as a Custodian at the City of Olathe's Police Department
Are you passionate about keeping spaces clean and welcoming? Do you enjoy making a difference in your community by ensuring public areas shine? If you enjoy contributing behind the scenes to help our public safety staff work in a pleasant, professional environment, this may be the job for you.
About the Role: As a Custodian with the City of Olathe, you will play a vital role in maintaining the beauty and cleanliness of our public safety spaces. Your attention to detail and commitment to excellence will help create a safe, inviting environment for all that use these spaces. You’ll be responsible for cleaning and maintaining a variety of spaces, from public meeting areas to collaborative workspaces, offices, break rooms, conference rooms, and more.
What We Offer:- A Supportive Team: Join a team that values your hard work and dedication while working in a fun, dynamic environment.
- Variety: Work in our cutting-edge public safety building, satellite locations, and other buildings throughout the city.
- Community Impact: Be a part of something bigger. Your efforts will directly enhance the experiences of those who use our facilities.
What We’re Looking For:- Passion for Cleanliness: You have a keen eye for detail and take pride in creating spotless environments.
- Friendly Demeanor: You enjoy interacting with others and providing excellent customer service.
- Reliability: You are dependable and committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety.
If you’re ready to use your skills to serve the community and help keep the City of Olathe’s facilities in top condition, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become a part of a team that
values your contributions and supports your growth!
Starting pay for this position is $17.50 to $19.00/hour depending on experience.Work schedule: Will train on day shift before moving to the evening shift.
This position requires an extensive background investigation including a polygraph examination. Intrigued but not sure? Apply and we can answer your questions about this process. City of Olathe employees enjoy a competitive benefits package which includes a generous clothing and footwear allowance, free on-site health clinic for employees on the City’s insurance plan, and excellent work-life balance. For more details, please view our benefits page by clicking here .
Apply Now and Make a Difference!Job Posting Closing Date: 9/15/24For more details, review the full job details and requirements below.The Custodian I provides skilled custodial services that support the operational nature of the assigned facilities. They are responsible for cleaning and sanitizing buildings and performing set-up and tear down activities to support various events in addition to light building maintenance such as changing light bulbs, hanging pictures or assisting others in performing such duties. The Custodian I is part of a two level career progression of Custodian I - II.
Key Responsibilities- Uses appropriate equipment, chemicals and PPE to complete custodial services; cleans and sanitizes buildings and fixtures; participates in special cleaning projects; replenishes consumables such as paper towels and toilet paper; repairs or replaces dispensers as needed; disposes of waste and trash; gathers and sorts recyclable materials per operating procedures.
- Assists in setting up and tearing down furnishings for special events.
- Performs light maintenance including replacement of light bulbs and hanging pictures.
- Opens and/or secures building per operating procedures; observes and reports any security issues including unauthorized persons, graffiti and vandalism; drives between various building locations in the completion of work assignments.
Qualifications Experience: Previous custodial experience preferred.
Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Relevant experience may be substituted for education.
Licenses & Certifications: A valid driver’s license and favorable driving record are required.
Language: Must be proficient in reading and speaking basic English language in order to communicate effectively and maintain professional relationships with a diverse range of people and read chemical labels and other materials.
Environmental or Physical Demands: This work requires the ability to stand, walk, lift and carry, and use both hands and legs repetitively. The Custodian is required to operate custodial equipment, small tools, and vehicles, and work in various environments, both indoors and outdoors, and may be exposed to sanitary waste. The work involves manual dexterity, frequent bending, stooping, reaching, crawling, and kneeling, as well as the ability to perform minor mechanical tasks. Employees may drive or ride from site to site frequently throughout the day.
