This position is open until filled. 

Position Purpose

Performs a variety of semi-skilled tasks in housekeeping, and operation of buildings, and related facilities.

Essential Functions

• Performs minor unskilled or semi-skilled maintenance of open space structures such as restrooms, etc. by performing custodial, maintenance, and other unskilled and skilled trades work.
• Operates steam cleaners, buffers, washers, and other listed equipment as needed.
• Maintains current skills and knowledge in the proper and safe techniques of building housekeeping and cleaning techniques.
• Collects and disposes of litter from buildings and parking lot areas.
• Opens, closes, locks, and unlocks facilities as needed.
• Responsible for setting up and taking down tables and chairs for various functions and events, and preparing facilities for event use.
• Maintains records of work completed.
• Clean restrooms, drinking fountains, offices, fitness center, meeting rooms, elevator, stairwells, etc.
• Performs custodial work as required and assigned including: changing light bulbs and fluorescent tubes; sweeping and mopping floors; vacuuming, shampooing, and steam clean carpets; buffing non-carpeted areas; emptying trash cans and reline cans with liners; cleaning restrooms and replenish supplies; clean spills; clean mirrors, tables, walls, fixtures, blinds, light fixtures, etc.; dust furniture; clean walls; clean rain gutters; sweep roofs.
• Clean glass doors and windows, inside and outside of the facility.

Secondary Functions

• Disinfect and sanitize all Island Metro Shuttles, Restrooms, Facility Offices, Breakrooms, and Gym.
• Hang pictures, move furniture, move TVs, move tables, help all Transit staff with miscellaneous duties.
• Responsible for creating inventories for purchasing supplies.
• Ensures all items are fully stocked; breakroom supplies such as cups, silverware, napkins, and coffee supplies.
• Ensures driver supply closets have sufficient supplies.
• Ensures drivers have Island Metro Brochures and necessary PPE.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Capital and/or Fiscal Responsibility

• Responsible for adhering to all City of South Padre Island Purchasing Policies while performing purchasing tasks.

             Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of equipment, materials, and supplies used in facility custodial work. .
• Knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions.
• Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment.
• Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Ability to lift heavy objects such as supply inventory, walk and stand for long periods of time, and to perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
• Ability to understand, follow, and communicate written and oral instruction.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public.
• Knowledge of the method to strip wax floors and clean windows.
• Knowledge regarding cleaners and chemicals.
• Ability to be on call for emergency situations.

Formal Education/Certification/Licenses

• Valid state driver’s license.

Prior Experience

• One year of building custodial work.
• Any combination of education and experience demonstrates the knowledge, and experience to perform the work.

 Language Requirements

• Bilingual: Spanish and English

Tools and Equipment Used

Miscellaneous janitorial equipment including floor buffers, steam cleaner, carpet cleaners, washers, vacuums, mops, brooms, and dusting equipment; high-speed buffer, ladder, and carpet cleaning machine.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hand and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and use hand to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works in high, precarious places and is frequently exposed to wet, hot, cold, and/or humid conditions.

Selection Guidelines

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job-related tests may be required.