Custodian

Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment Do you want low and no cost health insurance options If you answered yes to any of these questions you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!

The Parks Recreation and Community Service Department is actively seeking two (2) Custodians. To work in their Senior Centers.

Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well In addition to health insurance dental vision life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.

• Sweeps and mops floors steps and corridors.
• Vacuums and shampoos carpets.
• Strips seals waxes and buffs floors.
• Washes windows glass doors partitions woodwork and walls.
• Dusts and polishes furniture equipment machines woodwork shelves and blinds.
• Cleans fixtures toilets tile floors and walls in restrooms.
• Replenishes supplies in restrooms and replaces light bulbs.
• Collects and disposes of trash from offices hallways and walkways and grounds.
• Orders cleaning supplies.
• Maintains records for proper inventory control.
• Operates powered cleaning equipment.
• Performs minor maintenance of equipment.
• Depending on assignment assists senior citizens with preparing and serving meals.
• Depending on assignment assists senior citizens with activities.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonvilles competencies.
• Performs related work as required.

• Knowledge of the standard tools materials and procedures used in janitorial work.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions associated with custodial work.
• Ability to read and understand warning labels on solvent chemicals.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to make minor repairs to cleaning tools and equipment.
• Ability to perform a variety of physical labor and duties associated with custodial tasks.
• Ability to operate maintain and care for cleaning equipment.
• Depending on assignment must have ability to travel between various locations to meet the assignments of the position.

• Ability to read and write English.
• Physically able to move and lift cleaning equipment and furniture.

• The probationary period for this class is six (6) months.
• This is a non-competitive class which does not require an examination for filling vacancies.
• Depending upon assignment must pass background screening on a local state and federal level as required by the State of Florida Children and Family Services or Elder Affairs.
• This position performs safety-sensitive functions which are subject to pre-employment random and other drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonvilles Drug Free Workplace Policy (Directive 0401).
  

• Depending upon assignment a valid drivers license may be required prior to appointment and must be maintained.
• City of Jacksonville Certification as a Public Driver. depending on assignment may be required and must be maintained.
• CPR and First Aid Certification is required within six months of appointment and must be maintained.

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED.Apply at . Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education a copy of your college transcript with your social blacked out is required with your application. U.S. transcripts do not need to be official but must state your name the schools name classes taken grades received type of degree and date degree was conferred. Transcripts outside the U.S. must be converted to U.S. standards.

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Certain servicemembers and veterans and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans receive preference and priority and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.

If claiming veterans preference you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable the additional forms as noted here: a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veterans preference he or she may file a written complaint within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision requesting an investigation to:

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs

Attention: Veterans Preference Coordinator

11351 Ulmerton Road Suite 311-K

Largo FL 33778-1630

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