The Parks & Recreation Custodian is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of all Parks & Recreation facilities. Position is deemed essential personnel and safety sensitive.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the following Essential Duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position:

• Uses of materials and equipment, such as chemicals, vacuums, steamer, buffers, and carpet extractors in a safe and proper manner.

• Sweeps, wet & dry vacuums, mops, and cleans baseboards.

• Cleans, polishes, and dusts.

• Cleans restrooms, including all fixtures, and replenishes paper products.

• Cleans all interior and exterior glass and glass doors.

• Removes trash from all containers.

• Keeps sufficient cleaning and paper supplies in inventory, requests cleaning supplies and equipment as needed.

• Courteous and helpful to customers, staff and public.

• Monitors readiness and accessibility of public restrooms and reports any necessary repairs to management.

• Available to work nights, weekends, Overtime, Holidays and City events as needed or scheduled.

• Other duties as assigned.

This job description and the enumerated Essential Duties are intended to provide general guidelines for job expectations and the employees’ ability to perform the position described. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned or assumed by the incumbent as necessary to fulfill the requirements of the position.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS & COMPETENCIES

Basic experience, knowledge and training in Parks & Recreation typically resulting from a combination of education or years of experience in Parks or Recreation or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the positions.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma, or equivalent, required.
• One (1) year general work experience, preferred.
• American Red Cross Certification or must be able
  to obtain certification within six (6) months of employment.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of health & safety practices.

Skills

• Energetic personality with strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong sense of ownership and initiative, collaborative and flexible attitude.

Abilities

• Ability to communicate in a positive, friendly manner to employees, supervisor, coworkers, clients, etc. at all times.
• Ability to read and understand material data sheets.
• Ability to work independently in a very busy environment.
• Ability to follow through and complete assignments with attention to detail.

SEE THE ATTACHED BELOW FOR A FULL JOB DESCRIPTION.

To fill out an application online, please click here...Online Application

Or you can fill out a PDF version...CITY OF BENTON APPLICATION . Please email these applications to human.resources@bentonar.gov or they can be dropped off at City Hall at 410 River Street in Benton.