Custodian

500 Ninos Dr, Santa Barbara CA

Description

Do you take pride in keeping your workplace clean and organized? Do you enjoy working outdoors? Do you enjoy interactions with colleagues and guests? If you answered yes, please read below! Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Sunday -Thursday Compensation: $15.00/hour APPLY HERE: JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY: Under general direction of the Director and Assistant Director of Facilities & Horticulture, Custodian insures the Zoo’s presentation standards for cleanliness and maintenance are met by keeping work areas clean, picking up trash, reporting unsafe or unsightly conditions. ESSENTIAL DUTIES include the following: *Sweeps, mops, scrubs, and vacuums floors of buildings, using cleaning solutions, tools and equipment. *Cleans or polishes walls, ceilings, windows, plant equipment and building fixtures, scrapers, brooms and variety of hand and power tools. *Cleans and disinfects drinking fountains and restroom facilities including sinks, toilets and urinals; fills dispensers with towels, soap, toilet paper and other items; clean mirrors, tile and windows; unclog drains and toilets. *Picks up paper and other debris from zoo grounds, walkways and areas adjacent to zoo facilities; sweeps concrete surfaces adjacent to zoo buildings. *Gathers and empties trash. *Notifies management personnel concerning need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems. *Dusts furniture, walls, machines, and equipment. *Adheres to the Zoo’s policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Policy Manual. *Applies and Exemplifies “green” (sustainable) practices whenever possible. *Attends monthly all-employee meetings. POSITION CRITERIA: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and environmental characteristics described below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, and working and physical elements required of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and Experience: *High school diploma or GED preferred, or any combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to two years of experience performing custodial duties. *Prior paid janitorial experience preferred. APPLY HERE: