Facility Attendant- Custodian - Asheville, United States - City of Asheville, NC

Description

Salary:
$18.25 HourlyLocation : Asheville, NC

Job Type:
Full Time

Job Number:
Department: Capital Projects ManagementDivision: Facility Operations
Opening Date: 04/04/2024

Closing Date:
ContinuousSummaryAbout our opportunity: The City of Asheville's Capital Projects Department is looking for a motivated, detail-oriented individual to join their team as a Facility Attendant

• Custodian.

An employee in this position performs a variety of duties in the care and cleaning of assigned City buildings.

This is an important position in the City that supports the work of all City employees by ensuring that work areas are clean and maintained.

Work is repetitive, requiring efficient performance of simple cleaning duties. Work is performed under general supervision and is reviewed through inspection of completed tasks.


What you'll be doing:
Sweeps, mops, vacuums, and/or buffs floor surfaces.
Cleans restroom areas and replenishes paper supplies and soap as necessary.
Cleans windows, walls, woodwork, and/or light fixtures.
Empties trash receptacles.
Dust furniture and fixtures.
Collects recycling and places it outside for collection.
Serve as an Elevator Operator for City Hall occasionally as needed.
Performs related work as required.

An employee in this role will be assigned to City buildings/facilities in various locations and will be responsible for driving a city-issued vehicle to those locations to complete their work.

Benefits:
Comprehensive benefits package + participation in NC LGERS retirement systemAbout you:What you Bring:We know your time is valuable.

Applicants who meet the following minimum requirements or have comparable experience and/or education will be considered:

Education/Experience:
High school diploma or GED, ideally supplemented by one year of work experience that shows an understanding of customer service and/or custodial responsibilities, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job


Licensing and Certifications:
Valid North Carolina Driver's License (or out-of-state with the ability to obtain the same) preferred.
Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.
Persons of all genders and races are encouraged to apply.


Other things to know:

Pay Rate:
$18.25 hourly

Work Schedule:
The position is a Monday-Friday, 40-hour week with 8-hour daily shifts. Shifts will vary but fall within the hours of 8:00 am-5:30 pm, determined by the supervisor and staffing needs. Some overtime may be required.


About us:

The City of Asheville is dedicated to providing quality service for the residents and visitors of our beautiful city, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina.

Asheville, NC is a thriving mountain city that has a culture enriched in diversity.

The City of Asheville values and respects a diverse community, workforce and ideas, and is committed to promoting an equitable, fair, and just employment environment.

Our organization seeks to create and provide access and opportunities to employees, residents and visitors to fulfill their potential through inclusive engagement practices, relationship building and an authentic sense of belonging.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status.

The City of Asheville is proud to be a second chance employer.
The City of Asheville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Initial review of applications will occur on April 11, 2024. This position will remain open until filled or until a sufficient number of applications are received.


Knowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesKnowledge:
General knowledge of learned procedures, practices, and routines to deal effectively with routine work.
Knowledge of cleaning procedures.


Skills and Abilities:
Ability to read and understand basic workplace data, such as simple forms, tables, graphs, schedules, etc.
Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written form.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships as required by work assignments.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Ability to learn the layout of assigned buildings and facilities.
Ability to analyze and interpret policy and procedural guidelines and to apply this understanding to tasks.
Ability to bring resources together to resolve a problem or provide a solution.
Ability to perform medium to heavy physical work.

To view our comprehensive benefits package, click 01 Do you have a high school diploma or GED? Yes No 02 Is your education supplemented by one year of work experience that shows an understanding of customer service and/or custodial responsibilities? If yes, please describe briefly: 03 If you do not have the desired qualifications, do you have the equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job? Yes No 04 Do you possess a valid North Carolina Driver's License (or out-of-state with the ability to obtain the same)? Yes No Required Question