Purpose of Classification

The purpose of this classification is to clean and maintain buildings and grounds owned and operated by the City. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: cleaning and disinfecting bathrooms; sweeping, mopping and waxing floors, sidewalks and stairwells; vacuuming and cleaning carpets; dusting and cleaning offices, furniture and equipment; and performing other duties as required. Specific duties vary according to department and/or division.

Essential Functions

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Cleans and deodorizes bathrooms located within city-owned buildings; disinfects and cleans toilets, sinks, and fixtures; mops and cleans floors and mirrors; replaces soap, toilet paper, paper towels and other supplies as needed.

Sweeps floors, sidewalks and stairwells; removes dirt and debris; mops and disinfects floors, tiles, and sidewalks; strips and removes old wax and applies new wax as needed; buffs and polishes floors; vacuums carpets in buildings; removes stains and spots caused by spills and dirt; applies deodorizers and cleaning products as needed.

Picks up trash and debris in buildings and on lawns and grounds; removes cigarette butts and other litter from areas; collects and removes recyclable paper and other items; empties trash containers and receptacles; removes and disposes of trash according to city policy.

Dusts and cleans office equipment, furniture and rooms; cleans walls, ceilings and woodwork; wipes chairs and desks to remove dirt and debris; cleans windows, blinds, doors and window sills; empties ashtrays; disposes of trash.

Performs routine and general maintenance of buildings and rooms; opens and secures buildings; cleans water fountains; maintains cigarette receptacles.

Assembles and sets up tables, chairs and other furniture and equipment for city activities, classes and other events as needed; picks up and delivers chairs and tables; supplies drinks, napkins and other items; disassembles and stores items after meeting has convened.

Washes and cleans city-owned vehicles as required by job assignment; cleans interior and exterior of vehicles; removes trash and debris from inside of car; vacuums carpets; wipes down interior walls, dash and seats; scrubs tires and wheel bases.

Assists other employees with minor repairs and maintenance as required.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by 2 months previous experience and/or training involving custodial and/or maintenance work; any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Supplemental Information

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to compile, assemble, copy, record and/or transcribe data according to a prescribed schema or plan. Includes judging whether readily observable functional, structural or compositional characteristics are similar to or divergent from prescribed standards, procedures or routines.

Human Interaction: Requires the ability to exchange information for the purpose of clarifying details within well-established policies, procedures and standards.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to start, stop, operate and monitor the functioning of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a variety of reference data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition and subtraction. May include counting, recording of counts, and basic measuring.

Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Involves routine work according to clearly prescribed standard practices, with some latitude for independent judgment.

Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment in situations characterized by repetitive or short cycle operations covered by well established procedures or sequences.

The City of Boynton Beach, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including identity or expression), marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or any other protected classification as defined by applicable law (except as limited by Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational qualifications).

Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects qualified individuals with disabilities from employment discrimination. Under the ADA, a person has a disability if he/she has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity. The physical demands described within the job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the ADA, the City of Boynton Beach will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat of significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and ability.

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