Custodial Worker

Newport OR

Description

PURPOSE: The City of Newport is seeking a professional and dedicated individual to perform a wide range of custodial duties in city-owned restrooms and trash receptacles located at parks and major tourist destinations. QUALIFICATIONS: MINIMUM/MANDATORY EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Any equivalent combination of education and experience, which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties as, described. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be a high school diploma or equivalency, and six months related experience. KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of custodial tasks and duties. Proper use and storage of chemicals, including OSHA Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for hazardous chemicals used in the workplace. SKILLS: Skill in the use of janitorial equipment. Skill in the use of standard office equipment. Safe and efficient operation and maintenance of equipment according to standard operating and safety procedures. Safe use of chemicals. Establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers. Effective verbal and written communications. Strong time management, organization, and prioritization skills. Customer service orientation and skills. ABILITIES: Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with city management, employees, Council members, other entities, and the public. Ability to work independently with a minimum amount of direction. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with individuals and groups. Ability to write work reports and maintain records and logs, and work orders. Physical ability to perform the essential job functions. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Valid Oregon Driver's License at time of hire. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate, reach, and manipulate objects. The position requires mobility, including the ability to frequently lift or move materials up to 5 pounds, and occasionally lift or move materials up to 60 pounds. The position requires the ability to operate a motorized vehicle. The employee may risk harm from physical hazards, including chemicals, fumes, wet and slippery surfaces, and exposure to varying weather conditions. WORKING CONDITION$/WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work location is primarily outdoors where most of the work occurs at city parks or major tourist destinations. HOW TO APPLY: All applications for this position must be submitted via our online application system at Only complete applications will be considered. Please submit a cover letter and resume with your application. Please do not fax. mail or e-mail any documentation. You will receive a confirmation email when your application has been successfully submitted. The City of Newport is an EEO and Veteran's Preference employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under state, federal or local law. All offers of employment are subject to successful completion of a pre-employment background check, reference checking, and in the case of safety sensitive positions, drug, and alcohol testing. The City of Newport follows Oregon law regarding Veterans' Preference in Public Employment. If you are requesting Veterans' Preference, you must complete the Veteran's Preference Form and attach a copy of your DD214 DD215. If you are a disabled veteran, you must also include a copy of your Veteran's Administration benefit summary/award letter with your application.