Job Description

Posting number: 26-0046

Department: PARKS & RECREATION

Division: PR PARKS & OPEN SPACES

Job classification: Custodian I

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Custodial

Summary

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Custodian I. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best in class service to our citizens while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment.

This posting is to fill three positions:

• One position is a 20-hour, non-benefited position
• One position is a 30-hour fully benefited position,
• One position is a 30-hour, benefited, limited-term position approved through June 30, 2027, with the potential to extend.

This role requires afternoon, evening, and weekend hours. In addition, this position will be expected to work some holidays and/or fill in for staff shortages during the week. Some periodic flexibility is a must.

The Custodian I reports to the Parks Field Supervisor or Grounds Maintenance Worker III. The primary job duties of this position include:

• Performs routine maintenance, cleaning, and preparation of equipment, park spaces, athletic fields, courts, and other items related to assigned area, including trash and debris removal, graffiti removal, and litter pick up.
• Operates equipment, machinery, and/or tools in the maintenance and support of assigned areas. This includes preparations of the athletic fields, utilizing specialized equipment for games and practices
• Sets up, monitors, and inspects assigned areas, facilities, or equipment and identifies problems and necessary repairs. Initiates actions, and performs basic repair and maintenance on park structures, irrigation systems, athletic fields, landscaping, and open spaces.
• Monitors inventory levels of equipment, supplies, and materials. Determines supplies needed. Stocks or distributes supply items.
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Interviews may be held throughout the duration of this job posting until all vacancies have been filled.

Examples of duties

At Team Gilbert, we hire outcome-oriented problem-solvers who love what they do! Here are some position requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.).
• Six months of previous experience and/or training involving custodial work.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
• Valid Arizona Driver's License.

This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Non-Exempt – eligible for overtime compensation

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations and/or ordinances.
• National Fire Protection Association standards.

SKILL IN:

• General maintenance techniques, safe equipment practices and general cleaning practices. Basic computer skills and ability to use phone applications.
• Cleaning and maintenance of facilities.
• Operation and safe transportation of equipment such as deckmowers, utility vehicles, tractors, and attachments.
• Operation of power tools such as chain saw, stump grinder, auger, jackhammer, hedge trimmer etc.
• Working in a team environment.
• Customer service.

This position has been designated as a Heavy work position. Click here to learn more about the different physical exertion levels as defined by the Social Security Administration.

Qualifications

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Supplemental information

Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.