Custodian - General Services Department

About the Department

Applications accepted from:  ALL PERSONS INTERESTED 

Division: Property Management Maintenance and Operations

Reporting Location: Various*

Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am -  6:00pm

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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 

This is a General Services Department Tier Level III position.

WORKING CONDITIONS

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.

Position Duties

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS 

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.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

No experience is required.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: None

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants with experience in Microsoft Outlook and a Valid Texas Driver's License in compliance with the City of Houston policy on driving. (A.P. 2-2) are preferred. Previous custodian experience as well as experience polishing, stripping, waxing, and buffing floors are greatly desired.
 
**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons 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.**

Other Qualifications

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
The selection process will involve application review and/or interview. The department may administer a skills assessment.
  
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: YES
This position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.
  
SALARY INFORMATION           
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
   
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
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) 393-6120.  
 
If you need special services or accommodations, call (832) 393-6120. (TTY 7-1-1)  
 
If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627. 
 
Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process. All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.    
 
EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer
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, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

 

Benefits

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Supplemental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 13 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Compensable Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Flexible schedules
• Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html
 

Supplemental Questions

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Agency Information

EmployerCity of HoustonAddress 901 Bagby St

Houston, Texas, 77002 Website https://www.houstontx.gov/