Custodian - General Services Department

Custodian Position

The General Services Department is seeking custodians to perform janitorial services. The duties for this position include:

• Floor mopping, polishing, stripping, and waxing
• Rug vacuuming and shampooing
• Dusting, polishing, unloading, and moving furniture
• Window washing
• Empty trash and set it out for collection
• Order cleaning supplies and maintaining cleaning equipment
• Clean restrooms
• Cleaning outside plaza areas, parking lots, sidewalks, and building entry paths.
• Will be cross trained across various GSD facilities and subject to future reassignment based on operational needs
• May require driving to different City of Houston locations to perform duties
• Custodians will be subject to shift changes when cross-training.
• Performs other related maintenance/janitorial services as requested

The position routinely requires lifting of moderately heavy items, such as typewriters or records boxes (up to 40 pounds) and/or very long periods of walking on rough surfaces on a routine basis. This position requires working in a confined space such as a parking garage. There are routine discomforts from exposure to moderate heat, cold, moisture/wetness and unpleasant air conditions. The position may involve routine exposure to soiled materials and light chemical substances such as cleaning solutions.

Minimum requirements include very fundamental levels of the ability to read, write and follow simple oral instructions as might normally be acquired through up to 8 years of formal schooling. No experience is required. None of the license requirements apply.

Preferences include applicants with experience in Microsoft Outlook and a valid Texas Driver's License in compliance with the City of Houston policy on driving. Previous custodian experience as well as experience polishing, stripping, waxing, and buffing floors are greatly desired. Eligible veteran applicants are preferred provided they possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

The selection process will involve application review and/or interview. The department may administer a skills assessment. This position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test. Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification. Pay Grade: 5. Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov. To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (832) 393-6051. If you need special services or accommodations, call (832) 393-6051. (TTY 7-1-1) If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627. The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic.