Hybrid Custodian at City of Kingsport, TN

About the Department

Cleans and maintains assigned areas to maintain presentable, sanitary, and clean City facilities.

The City of Kingsport does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations.

Position Duties

• Sweeps/mops hallways, stairs, and bathroom floors daily;
• Vacuums carpeted areas daily;
• Cleans/sanitizes toilets, urinals, sinks, and water fountains daily;
• Dusts/polishes blinds, table, and chairs;
• Replaces light bulbs;
• Empty trash cans and recycle bins;
• Washes windows;
• Removes ice from entrance sidewalks (ice melt) and removes snow;
• Open/close building for weekend events; and/or
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning materials, methods, equipment, procedures, and minor maintenance work;
• Knowledge of the proper and safe use of a variety of custodial supplies, equipment, and machines;
• Skill in operating wax stripper and high speed buffer;
• Skill in working with strong cleaning solvents;
• Skill in following established safety standards and procedures;
• Skill in following basic custodial procedures;
• Skill in performing minor repairs and adjustments to building fixtures and equipment;
• Skill in following oral and written instructions; and/or
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others.

Other Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent preferred, and six months custodial experience. Current and valid TN/VA Driver’s License preferred or must be able to obtain within 90 days of employment.