Custodian at City of Dearborn, MI

About the Department

This position is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of assigned areas. Responsibilities may include cleaning assigned areas; setting up for events; and/or training new staff.  NOTE: Employees in this position will work the midnight shift.

STARTING SALARY: $40,054 per year
**Position will typically hire at minimum pay and follow a step progression to maximum**

PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT: Ford Community & Performing Arts Center

Position Duties

(These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

• Cleans assigned areas, including: waxing floors; vacuuming floors; washing windows; emptying trash; and cleaning restrooms. 
• Sets up chairs, tables, and stages for events. 
• Trains and/or monitors staff to ensure proper completion of work. 
• Orders equipment and supplies. 
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance, including attendance at required meetings.

This job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.  NOTE: Employees in this position will work the midnight shift.

Minimum Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE:

• Applicable tools and equipment;
• Basic cleaning techniques;
• Applicable cleaning chemicals;
• Safe work practices;
• Methods of training staff;
• Supply and equipment ordering.

SKILLS:

• Cleaning work areas;
• Setting up for events;
• Training staff;
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and others sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
 
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to mechanical parts, vibration, dusts, gases, and chemicals.

Other Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.); related experience preferred; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATION, LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid State of Michigan Driver's License

PARTS AND WEIGHTS OF THE EXAMINATION:
Oral 100%

POST-EMPLOYMENT OFFER REQUIREMENTS:
Satisfactory completion of background check (including sex offender registry if applicable) and a pre-
employment physical and drug screen that tests for illegal drugs as defined by the Federal Drug Free
Workplace Act but not those legalized under Michigan law.

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