Custodian - Part Time

To clean and maintain the assigned building; and to perform other custodial and maintenance duties relative to assigned area of responsibility.

City of Durango's Trail to Excellence
The City of Durango is a purpose-driven organization with more than 400 full-time and 300 part-time and seasonal employees across 15 departments, all working together to provide a wide range of services that keep our community running every day. From public safety and utilities to parks and recreation, our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality services that enhance the lives of all who live, work, and visit here.

At the city, we focus on continually improving how we work and serve the community. This effort is called the Trail to Excellence (T2E), and every employee plays a part in it. Whether you work outdoors, in an office, or lead a team, your daily efforts connect to the city's mission of providing excellent service and reaching the city's vision of being a multigenerational community that is authentic, diverse, engaged, thriving, and environmentally responsible. The full details of this vision are outlined in the city's strategic plan.

As a member of our team, your work will be meaningful because:

• Your ideas help shape citywide improvements.
• The work you do ties directly into measurable goals.
• You'll be part of a system that values collaboration, innovation, and results.

We're looking for team members who share our core values of teamwork, dependability, professionalism, service, respect, innovation, and wellbeing — and who are excited to make a difference in the community we serve.

• Sweep, mop, buff and wax floors; shake out mats; vacuum carpets.
• Remove trash from building grounds and empty trash cans.
• Perform fitness equipment maintenance and minor maintenance duties on various building systems.
• Dust furniture; polish glassware and windows.
• Clean restrooms and water fountains.
• Perform routine inspections on all lights and electrical outlets to maintain working order; check buildings for leaks.
• Perform minor repairs in the building; may paint assigned areas.
• Clean and maintain outside grounds area; remove snow during winter months.
• Set up and take down equipment; adhere to set-up instructions provided by assigned staff.
• Perform a variety of recording functions; maintain logs on all work performed and equipment used; prepare a monthly report.
• Assist on special projects, as assigned.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge, Skill and Ability
Knowledge of:

• Cleaning and related custodial methods and techniques.
• Basic principles and procedures of building maintenance.
• Tools, material and equipment needed to perform custodial functions. (Safe work practices.
• Basic record keeping methods.

Ability to:

• Use and operate custodial equipment, including a buffer, vacuum cleaner, chair and table dollies, and a variety of electric and power hand tools.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties.
• Maintain a mental capacity which allows for effective interaction and communication with others.

Work Environment:
Inside and outside environment; exposure to cleaning solutions and hazardous chemicals.

Physical Activities:
Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining a physical condition necessary for standing, walking, lifting, and bending for prolonged periods of time; moderate to heavy lifting. Also required is ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or crawl, speak and hear, and lift.

Education or Formal Training and Licenses:
Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

Experience:
No experience is required.

Belong at the City of Durango:

We believe in creating an inclusive workforce that welcomes diversity of thoughts, viewpoints, and experiences.

The City of Durango is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.