SEASONAL CUSTODIAN

Seasonal Job Posting City of Lafayette Parks Department The following position is available with the City of Lafayette. If you are interested in being considered for this position, applications are ONLY available on-line - http://www.lafayette.in.gov/employment/ POSITION: Seasonal Parks Custodian LOCATION: Lafayette Parks and Recreation; Maintenance division HOURS: Monday - Friday 7:00 – 3:00 pm Full-time; Days, evenings, weekends and some holidays may be required. SALARY: $15.00-$16.00 per hour Description Incumbent serves as Seasonal Custodian position for the City of Lafayette Parks and Recreation Department (Department). Maintains cleanliness and appearance of assigned buildings and grounds, including picking up litter, and emptying trash containers. Prepares shelters for use, including locking/unlocking for evening events, setting up/removing equipment, straightening tables, removing trash, and cleaning. Keep buildings in clean and orderly condition. Perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass and removing trash. Cleaning and custodial duties can include, but not limited to, cleaning and sanitizing building interiors, unclogging toilets, changing light bulbs, cleaning furniture, windows or equipment. Operates various hand tools, such as pressure washers, shovels, rakes, pruning saws chainsaws, axes, gas shears, or pruners. Keeps Department equipment, tools and vehicles clean and reports repairs. REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or GED preferred. Education or experience, or both, in custodial maintenance, preferred. Must be 18 years or older and possess a valid driver’s license. Certification or ability to obtain certification in CPR and First Aid preferred. Strong communication skills, responsible, self-motivated and dependable. Knowledge of customer service, communication and public relation skills. Ability to competently serve the public with diplomacy and respect, including occasional encounters with irate/hostile persons. Ability to follow and ensure compliance with all employer/department personnel policies and work rules, including but not limited to: attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct. Ability to operate all equipment in the Department, including but not limited to, mowing equipment, and various excavation tools ranging from hand tools to motorized equipment. Maintain a positive professional appearance, demeanor and attitude, and work harmoniously with all contacts in an enthusiastic and cooperative manner. The City of Lafayette is an Equal Opportunity Employer