Applicants must have availability for early morning or over-night shifts.

The Recreation Department is looking for individuals who want to be part of a team that plays an important role in the maintenance of our facilities. Give back to the community by providing and maintaining exceptionally neat, clean, and sanitary spaces for people to enjoy recreational activities. Regular duties will include, but are not limited to, general cleaning and disinfecting of hard and soft surfaces, mopping, vacuuming, removing trash, refilling supplies, and operating small tools and equipment.

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, equipment and other materials i.e. tables, chairs, commercial cleaning equipment, materials and supplies. Pushing and pulling is required while mopping, moving furniture, equipment and fixtures, operating floor equipment, handling trash barrels vacuums, and mop buckets.
Requires repetitive foot, arm, shoulder, hand and back movements to perform cleaning duties and operation of equipment.
While performing the duties, the incumbent is required to use hands to finger, handle feel or operate objects or supplies and equipment. Hand-eye coordination in necessary to operate various pieces of office and rental equipment.
Incumbent will be required to do some occasional lifting, moving and carrying objects unassisted up to 50 lbs.
Work is performed in a highly public setting and requires interaction with a variety of people.