Park Custodian
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Job Location:
Medford, OR - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 43056 - 54952
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
Join the team that keeps Medfords parks clean safe and welcoming. As a full-time Park Custodian youll travel between park sites clean and restock restrooms and facilities tackle light maintenance and graffiti cleanup and help ensure buildings and public spaces look their best. The role is active and hands-on working outdoors in all seasons and using custodial tools and floor care equipment. We value reliability customer service and teamwork and well count on you to follow safety practices communicate needs and support park operations across the city. If you take pride in quality work and want to make a visible difference in places neighbors gather wed love to hear from you.
Required Education and Experience:
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; and
- Six (6) months or more experience as a custodian with an industrial janitorial firm or commercial business and thorough knowledge of custodial materials and methods.
Available Schedule:- 8 hours daily Thursday- Monday 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Compensation & Information on Benefits
This position is part of the AFSCMEemployee group.
Learn more about our benefits HERE.
The anticipated hiring range for thePark Custodianposition is $20.70(first step) to $21.74or $22.82(second or third step).The City of Medford determines starting pay based on an evaluation of relevant education experience andqualifications as provided by the applicant in their application materials alongside others who perform work of comparable character consistent with the Oregon Equal Pay Act. Six steps are included in this salary range allowing opportunity for annual movement through the steps.
Healthcare Benefits:- Medical vision and dental benefits for employee and family paid at 100% by the City with the opportunity to buy-up to a lower deductible plan
- Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance policy value of $50000 paid by the City
- Long-term disability insurance provided by the City
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA-VEBA) contributions provided by the City
Retirement Benefits:- Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) lifetime pension after retirement at no cost to employee
- PERS is 100% fully paid as the City pays both the employer and the employees (6%) contributions
- Deferred Compensation retirement plan (Section 457 Plan) for employees retirement planning
Additional Benefits:- Paid vacation sick leave and holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- The Citys Wellness Program promotes physical social emotional intellectual financial and environmental wellness with various goals and challenges to participate in throughout the year. Employees may qualify for wellness incentives by completing milestones set within the program up to $200 annually
- Access to the Citysfully equipped fitness center24/7
Examples of Job Duties
Essential Functions of the Position:
- Safely drives City vehicle to various work locations.
- Cleans sanitizes and disinfects park restrooms fixtures floors and walls.
- Coordinates with management on restroom custodial stock orders.
- Sweeps mops (wet and dry) and refinishes/paints restroom floors.
- Dusts and polishes fixtures and equipment.
- Washes/cleans windows mirrors walls restroom partitions urinals and toilets.
- Mitigates and cleans graffiti vandalism on restroom walls doors and partitions or other areas as assigned within the park system.
- Repaint interior and exterior of park restrooms as needed throughout the season.
- Empties and cleans waste receptacles.
- Disposes of collected waste and other materials.
- Adheres to safety practices and standards when performing all duties.
Other Functions of the Position:- Scope of assigned area will depend on departmental and/or citywide operational structure and is at the discretion of the Supervisor.
- Performs a variety of minor routine building maintenance tasks; identifies and reports building maintenance needs in assigned buildings and facilities.
- Upholds the values of the organization and has strong customer service orientation.
- Handles job stress and interact effectively with others in the workplace.
- Foster an environment that embraces diversity integrity trust and respect.
- Is an integral team player which involves flexibility cooperation and communication.
- Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.
- Demonstrates regular reliable and punctual attendance.
Competencies:
High Standards -Effective performers establish and model standards that guarantee exceptional quality and necessary attention to detail. They continually seek to improve processes and products and hold staff accountable for quality. They find best practices share them and then improve upon them.
Customer Orientation- Effective performers attend to customers in a timely manner. They view the organization through the eyes of the customer and go out of their way to anticipate and meet customer needs. They continually seek information and understanding regarding market trends.
Initiative Effective performers are proactive and act without being prompted. They dont wait to be told what to do or when to do it. They see a need take responsibility and act on it. They make things happen.
Integrity- Effective performers think and act ethically and honestly. They apply ethical standards of behavior to daily work activities. They take responsibility for their actions and foster a work environment where integrity is rewarded.
Team Player- Effective performers are team oriented. They identify with the larger organizational team and their role within it. They share resources respond to requests from other parts of the organization and support larger legitimate organizational agendas as more important than local or personal goals.
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks which require following basic safety precautions.- To perform this job successfully the employee must be able to complete considerable physical activity. Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting pushing or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of job.
- Occasionally walks up and down multiple levels of steps and building levels while carrying supplies.
- Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures dirt dust fumes smoke unpleasant odors and/or loud noises.
Supplemental Information
IMPORTANT (Please read):
- It is important your application shows all the relevant experience you possess.
- Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
- Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an online application; an application will be considered incomplete with a see resume response.
- Please complete the application and answer the supplemental questions thoroughly to ensure our subject matter experts can appropriately evaluate your experience as we compare applicants.
How to Apply:- Applications are only accepted online and must be received by the posted closing date/time.
- Selection procedures and timelines subject to change.
- Those selected must be able to provide proof of legal right to work in this country.
Use of AI-Generated Content in Employment Applications
Employment with the City of Medford can be competitive often there are many qualified applicants for each open position. We want to see application materials that reflect an applicants unique personality and that accurately reflect their experience. The use ofAI-generated content to complete employment applications and/or supplemental questions is discouraged and may result in disqualification. Each submission will be verified for originality and authenticity. However AI tools for grammar checking and resume formatting are permitted.
Hiring will be subject to successful completion of the following:- Criminal history background investigation
- Favorable driving record
- Clear drug screen following federal law
- Professional reference check
Questions or Assistance:- If you have questions about the job posting please contact the Human Resources department at .
- For technical assistance completing your online application please contact Government Jobs at .
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VETERANS PREFERENCE:
Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference during the hiring and/or promotional selection process. As verification of eligibility a Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) must be uploaded with the online employment application. Disabled veterans must also upload a copy of the veterans disability preference letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT:
The City of Medford is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based uponrace religion color national origin marital status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age ancestry status as a protected veteran physical or mental disability medical condition pregnancy genetic information or any other status protected under federal state or local law.
ADA:
The City of Medford complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you consider yourself disabled and require assistance in the application process please contact or email:.
