What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian DPW (Fleet Services) position at City of Atlanta?
Job Description
Salary Range: $36,400.00-$45,500.00
Posting Expires 8/18/25
General Description and Classification Standards:
Maintains the overall cleanliness of the facility and the grounds surrounding the facility. Duties may include, but are not limited to: cleaning facility using janitorial equipment including mops, brooms, buffing machines, vacuums, and various other kinds of equipment.
Supervision Received:
Works under general supervision. May work independently or with team for completion of assigned tasks.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned. Monitors the appearance of the facility; checks floors, inspects and monitors restrooms at least hourly every day; communicates with building supervisor to ensure that meeting rooms are clean and stocked, as needed. Cleans the facility; cleans, sweeps, mops and stocks the restrooms daily; strips, waxes, and buffs tile floors, as needed; cleans vents on a monthly basis and/or as needed; may dust and polish furniture, window ledges, light fixtures, etc. Prepares rooms for meetings; communicates with building supervisor to ensure that clean and prepared for scheduled meetings, as needed. Monitors the grounds of the facility; inspects areas surrounding the facility, not limited to the parking lot throughout the day. Cleans the grounds of the facility; picks up debris / trash in the parking lot; removes debris / trash from walk way leading to facility. Identify and report building maintenance needs. Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information, resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner. Maintains a clean and organized workspace.
Decision Making:
Follows standardized procedures and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks; may select from multiple procedures and methods to accomplish tasks.
Leadership Provided:
None. May oversee temporary or contract workers as needed. Knowledge,
Skills & Abilities:
This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list. Knowledge of: basic custodial procedures; of common hand tools and janitorial equipment. Skill in the use of floor buffing machines, carpet shampooing machines, and other cleaning machines and Ability to: to learn about occupational hazards and safety precautions for the proper management of chemicals, trash, body fluids, etc.; to use common hand tools and janitorial equipment; to maintain professionalism to with visitors and employees of the facility; to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and posted schedules; to efficiently complete assigned tasks within work time.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED). None.
Preferred Education & Experience:
High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and 6 months related work experience, may be paid or volunteer, part time or full time.
Licensures and Certifications None required.
Salary Range: $36,400.00-$45,500.00
Posting Expires 8/18/25
General Description and Classification Standards:
Maintains the overall cleanliness of the facility and the grounds surrounding the facility. Duties may include, but are not limited to: cleaning facility using janitorial equipment including mops, brooms, buffing machines, vacuums, and various other kinds of equipment.
Supervision Received:
Works under general supervision. May work independently or with team for completion of assigned tasks.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned. Monitors the appearance of the facility; checks floors, inspects and monitors restrooms at least hourly every day; communicates with building supervisor to ensure that meeting rooms are clean and stocked, as needed. Cleans the facility; cleans, sweeps, mops and stocks the restrooms daily; strips, waxes, and buffs tile floors, as needed; cleans vents on a monthly basis and/or as needed; may dust and polish furniture, window ledges, light fixtures, etc. Prepares rooms for meetings; communicates with building supervisor to ensure that clean and prepared for scheduled meetings, as needed. Monitors the grounds of the facility; inspects areas surrounding the facility, not limited to the parking lot throughout the day. Cleans the grounds of the facility; picks up debris / trash in the parking lot; removes debris / trash from walk way leading to facility. Identify and report building maintenance needs. Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information, resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner. Maintains a clean and organized workspace.
Decision Making:
Follows standardized procedures and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks; may select from multiple procedures and methods to accomplish tasks.
Leadership Provided:
None. May oversee temporary or contract workers as needed. Knowledge,
Skills & Abilities:
This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list. Knowledge of: basic custodial procedures; of common hand tools and janitorial equipment. Skill in the use of floor buffing machines, carpet shampooing machines, and other cleaning machines and Ability to: to learn about occupational hazards and safety precautions for the proper management of chemicals, trash, body fluids, etc.; to use common hand tools and janitorial equipment; to maintain professionalism to with visitors and employees of the facility; to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and posted schedules; to efficiently complete assigned tasks within work time.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED). None.
Preferred Education & Experience:
High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and 6 months related work experience, may be paid or volunteer, part time or full time.
Licensures and Certifications None required.
Salary : $36,400 - $45,500
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