Building Maintenance Worker/Custodial {Part-Time} (Job ID: 13-2025-02)

The primary responsibility of the City of Independence Custodial/Building Maintenance staff is to perform routine maintenance and cleaning of all Recreation Department facilities, including buildings, locker rooms and bathrooms.

The ideal candidate will be open to a variety of assignments, tasks, hours and locations This is a year round position which may require you to work evenings and weekends on occasion.

Nights and Weekends/ Occasional special events held by the city with up to 28 hours per week.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• On-going custodial maintenance of assigned recreation buildings, facilities and park areas. Includes restroom maintenance; trash disposal; policing of park areas; continued sanitizing of common areas.
• Familiarity of custodial duties, equipment and supplies. Restocking paper products and maintenance supplies when needed.
• Ability to keep daily record of work completed and stay in direct contact with co-workers and supervisors throughout the shift
• Makes needed minor repairs to city equipment and facilities as needed
• Set up tables, chairs, bleachers and various equipment for events and facility rentals
• Maintain a working knowledge of all general and departmental specific safety rules
• Able to cross-train to other department positions as needed
• Interact/respond to supervisor or resident/guest requests as needed

Requirements:

• Self-motivated
• Decision making skills
• Willingness and ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• This position requires use of interpersonal skills in adapting to the environment and needs of the City Recreation Department and other departments as needed
• Must be able to work with and respect City equipment and supplies
• Willingness to properly utilize safety protective equipment and safety standards is essential
• Trustworthy and reliable
• Able to handle working in a fast-paced environment
• Friendly demeanor and positive attitude
• Must pass a drug test and background check
• Ability to physically stand, bend, squat and lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in a mixture of weather conditions and stand on your feet for extended periods of time
• Overtime may be earned for time worked beyond 4o hours in one work week. Average hours worked annually not to exceed 28 hours in a week. Days, Hours & Additional Employment Details:
• Willingness to go above and beyond, provide ownership in your work and be accountable for the tasks at hand
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent (Preferred)
• Must hold and maintain a valid Ohio Drivers License .

Independence is a vibrant community that carefully balances quiet, charming neighborhoods with bustling business districts. The city's collaborative nature and superior location attracts and maintains a robust business community - which in turn provides the foundation for safe, harmonious living with an abundance of high-quality services and amenities for its residents. Whether it's your home, headquarters, or place of work, INDEPENDENCE WORKS HARD to instill an experience that never leaves you .

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. The City of Independence is an Equal Opportunity Employer.