P&R Custodial Worker

• Saturday Sunday Monday Thursday and Friday: 6:00 a.m. 2:30 p.m.

The hiring amount for this position is between$19.12 to $23.50 an hour ($39769.60 - $48880.00 Annually)in accordance with the Labor and Trades Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) effective July 1 wage adjustments are subject to terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement between the City and the exclusive bargaining representative. Starting pay for this position is based on applicable education experience and internal equity.

This is a full-time non-exempt position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays paid vacation and sick leave health insurance options with employer contribution employer-paid life insurance Citys retirement options gym membership reimbursement and continuing education/training opportunities.

• For a general summary of benefits offered by the City please click the benefits tab on this posting or visit City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement systemand does not participate in VRS however the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. For questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement please contact the Citys Benefits Administrator at .

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

• Maintains city parks downtown mall right-of-way and/or recreation facilities by performing a variety of activities which may include but not limited to:
  • cleaning buildings and shelters including bathrooms
  • emptying trash cans and trash collection
  • cleaning and power washing shelters
  • picking up litter
  • removing graffiti
  • assisting in setting up for events
  • putting up seasonal banners and event banners on downtown mall
  • debris and/or snow removal off common areas
  • sanding bricks on downtown mall
• Operates city vehicle in the performance of duties; operates and maintains basic equipment engaged in routine custodial and maintenance projects.
• Completes all work according to custodial/maintenance standards and ensures proper care in the use and upkeep of custodial equipment assigned reporting issues and needs to supervisor.
• Follows safety regulations and standard procedures adhering to checklists and following detailed instructions for task completion.
• Solves simple problems and actively seeks guidance when appropriate.
• May be required to work weekends nights holidays or to be called back to work in weather or non-weather emergencies or as needed to provide necessary services to the public.
• Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment tools and other resources including work time.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

• Performs additional duties to support operational requirements as apparent or assigned.

Education and Experience:Candidates may qualify by demonstrating the required knowledge and skills outlined for the job through experience(s) other than formal education.

• High School diploma or GED AND some related experience in building and grounds cleaning.

• At least 2 years of related experience in building and grounds cleaning.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above.

• Must obtain and maintain a Virginia drivers license and acceptable driving record according to city criteria.
• May require VDOT Flagger Certification within one year of hire.
• Required to successfully pass a pre-employment background check physical and drug screen.

• Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL).

• General knowledge of the cleaning maintenance and manual tasks of the area assigned.
• General knowledge of the use of common hand tools and specialized power tools required in the work.
• General knowledge of the safe use and operation of equipment required in the work including handling of specialized cleaning chemicals and related supplies.
• Basic knowledge of occupational hazards and safety requirements of the trade.

• Basic: ability to understand the meaning of commonly used multi-syllable words and simple paragraphs. Comprehends simple written instructions work orders labels procedures signs and notices.

• Basic: writing skill to write and provide simple letters information documentation and/or record on cleaning needs repairs and/or series of numbers and addresses.

• Basic: Ability to perform the four arithmetic operations (addition subtraction multiplication and division).

• Routine: Regular & routine interaction involving providing or exchanging basic information explain issues and concerns listen to others and to identify cleaning and repair issues or problems. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers supervisors and others.

• Requires General Direction: normally performs the job by following general instructions or established standard operating procedures and/or policies. There is some discretion when making decisions among a few easily identifiable choices of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. Performance is reviewed frequently.

• Basic: uses standard technical skills appropriate to the assigned and apparent job responsibilities to provide preventive and routine cleaning and repair. May need entry level skill in Word Excel and/or departmental software.

• No budgetary/fiscal responsibilities.

• No supervisory duties. May occasionally guide volunteers or seasonal employees.

• Working closely with others as part of a team.
• Performs duties under sometimes strict time constraints.
• Subject to weather and non-weather emergency response call backs and standby call with minimum response time requirements.
• May require a non-traditional schedule.
• May require employees to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends and/or additional hours outside normal schedule.

Physical Demands:

• Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 25 pounds of force constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to perform manual labor including climbing balancing stooping kneeling crouching reaching pushing pulling handling grasping feeling standing for sustained periods of time and moving about parks buildings and construction sites.
• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

• Typically requires use manual and other equipment related to cleaning maintenance and repair; and any other equipment as appropriate or as assigned.

• Work is performed inside and outside where there may be exposure to vibrations moving mechanical parts outdoor weather conditions chemicals/hazardous waste blood-borne pathogens electrical hazards inadequate lighting confined spaces uneven terrain fumes/airborne particles and fuels.
• The employee is expected to use appropriate protective equipment for the assigned task (hard hat safety vest steel-toe shoes etc.); and any other equipment as apparent or assigned.
• The noise level is usually moderate to loud.

The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity at all levels of the organization. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color creed religion national origin ancestry citizenship status age sex or gender (including pregnancy childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions) gender identity or expression (including transgender status) sexual orientation marital status military service and veteran status physical or mental disability genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. The City is dedicated to this with respect to recruitment hiring placement promotion transfer training compensation benefits employee activities access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.

Requests for reasonable accommodation by individuals with disabilities may be requested by contacting Human Resources at or .

The City of Charlottesville conducts job related background checks reference checks and pre-employment drug tests in accordance with federal state and local law of applicants who reach the final stages of the employment selection Citys policy has not changed because of the decriminalization of marijuana in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Marijuana remains an illegal drug under federal law and it continues to be a violation of the US Department of Transportation regulations and the Citys policy prohibiting employees from testing positive for marijuana.