Building Maintenance Construction - Custodian

City Of Elkhart – Job Description

DEPARTMENT

Police Department

POSITION

Building Maintenance Construction/Custodian

DIVISION

Services Division

STATUS

Full-time

CATEGORY

Hourly, AFSCME

PG 7-PG 10 ($25.86-$29.80)

FLSA

Non-exempt

REPORTS TO

Services Captain

DATE

2026

SCHEDULE

7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., with flexibility required based on inclement weather and operational needs.

Job Summary

Performs comprehensive building maintenance, custodial services, groundskeeping, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and light construction work for Police Department facilities and City owned properties. Ensures facilities are safe, operational, sanitary, and secure.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform all types of building repair and maintenance tasks.
• Request needed inventory and purchase tools, parts, materials, and supplies.
• Perform other maintenance duties as may be assigned.
• Perform general cleaning and lawn care and snow removal
• Perform basic groundskeeping tasks to support the cleanliness, safety, and appearance of City facilities and properties.
  
  
  

Other Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain assigned tools and equipment in safe, operable condition.
• Perform light maintenance work, including repairs to lighting, doors, locks, and fixtures.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors for building and equipment repairs as directed.
  
  
  

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Services Captain.
  
  
  

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preferred three (3) years of building maintenance, construction, custodial, or facilities experience.
• Valid driver’s license required.
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge and skills in using materials, tools, and equipment required in construction and building repairs.
• Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports.
• Knowledge of personal computers.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, understands, and follow blue prints or manuals.
  
  
  

Physical, Mental, And Visual Skills

• Ability to lift 100 pounds and maneuver 200 pounds on a regular basis.
• Work out of doors year-round.
• Work with potentially hazardous equipment and tools.
• Work in confined spaces and up to 40 feet above ground.
  
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work outside year-round. Temperature extremes are: summer 95 degrees and winter -10 degrees. There is exposure to dirt, dust, snow, rain, and noise, equipment movement and vibrations, hazardous chemicals and electrical shock.

Other Required Post Offer Assessments

• Truth verification testing producing satisfactory results
• Full criminal background investigation presenting suitable indications
  
  
  

Post Offer Testing Required

• The City of Elkhart is a Drug Free Workplace. Therefore, successfully passing a post offer drug screen is required (random drug testing may be conducted after employment).
• Background checks producing acceptable BMV and criminal history reports required.
  
  
  

POLICY STATEMENT

• The incumbent is required to possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities, and the physical, mental, and visual skills described in this job description to perform the principal duties, responsibilities and essential job functions.
• This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent. Principal duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job and “other” duties and responsibilities include those that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job.
• This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employee holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by the Mayor. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.