Maintenance And Operations Worker - custodian

Job Title

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply. Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Performs custodial duties for City of Aurora Public Safety Training Center (CAPSTC)

• General cleaning/sanitizing, including restrooms, dusting, sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming the floors.
• Empty/clean wastebaskets and trash containers
• Cleans classrooms, staircases, walls, glass doors, and windows.
• Cleans immediate area around building.
• Clean and sanitize Fitness Center and Locker rooms.
• Plan, organize and implement a cleaning plan for the building.
• Effectively manage the resources and equipment the job will require.
• Establish a daily and weekly routine for the building.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications & Working Conditions

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered

Education: High School diploma or GED

Experience: At least six months custodial experience. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered

Knowledge: Knowledge of building janitorial and maintenance practices

Skills: Skill in operating basic maintenance equipment, Strong customer service skills, Detail oriented

Abilities: Ability to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and lift up to 50 pounds. Ability to use and operate common custodial supplies/tool. Essential Personnel: When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all city of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel

Physical Demands: Moderate physical work requiring ability to frequently lift and carry objects weighting up to 50 pounds with or without assistance. Considerable walking and standing; frequently performs activities requiring a full range of body movement including bending, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling and climbing hand/eye Coordination for operation for cleaning equipment. Clear vision to read operating manuals and instructions. Hearing/listening for instructions and warning signals

Work Environment: Works primarily in a clean, comfortable environment in a recreation facility; may require outdoor work with exposure to dust, odors and noise

Equipment Used: Operates hand tools and equipment common to custodial work

For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application. The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission. Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References: As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check. Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.