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Custodian/Operator

Salary

$25.28 - $32.72 Hourly

Location

Rochester MN 55901, MN

Job Type

Regular FT

Job Number

20240090

Department

Parks and Recreation

Opening Date

05/15/2024

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

The City of Rochester invites applications for the position of

Custodian/Operator at the Recreation Center

The City of Rochester is committed to a community where all members feel a sense of belonging. We commit to recognizing the diversity of our community members, listening to ALL voices and providing equitable services to create an inclusive place to live, play and work.

We believe EQUITY should be at the center of all our work. We strive to represent our community in our teammates, as we know that diverse and inclusive teams are more innovative, and have an empowering impact on the work, progress and culture of our community.

It takes us all working together.

Nature of Work

This position performs a variety of cleaning, janitorial, and general maintenance duties at Recreation Center to ensure that it is properly maintained, clean and safe. Responsibilities include general custodial duties, building maintenance, minor maintenance and repair of equipment, set-up and tear down of room sets, responds to calls for service and performing other related duties as required or necessary.

Schedule

This position will work Tuesday through Saturday, from 3:30 pm to midnight. However, the days and hours may vary seasonally.

Pay

Starting salary $25.28 an hour with advancement to $32.72.

To have your application considered in the first round of reviews, please apply before may 29, 2024.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

*Perform general custodial duties, building maintenance, and minor maintenance and repair of equipment.

• Sweep, mop and wax floors, corridors, halls, and stairways; clean restrooms, meeting rooms and offices; clean drinking fountains; empty trash receptacles; clean risers and seats; hang curtains and drapes; dust woodwork, chairs and other furniture; vacuum and shampoo carpeting and rugs.

• Wash and clean windows, polish furniture, remove rubbish and waste paper from building and grounds.

• Monitor cleanliness of facilities during events and perform custodial duties as needed.

• Restock rest rooms with appropriate supplies, monitor inventory and assist in ordering supplies.

• Operate and use a variety of equipment and tools in performing custodial duties including scrubber, buffer, forklift, vacuum, blowers, carpet cleaner, and hand tools.

• Perform minor maintenance on a variety of objects including window replacement, repair of locks, painting, replacement of electrical or plumbing fixtures, changing of light bulbs, etc.

• Sweep sidewalks; plow, remove or shovel snow; maintain snow removal equipment; and perform other maintenance duties related to the building grounds.

• Ensure that equipment such as pumps, heating and cooling units and ventilation equipment are maintained and functioning.

*Maintain swimming pool areas.

• Wash down and sanitize pool deck, vacuum pool, and polish chrome.

• Inspect pool safety equipment on a daily basis.

• Take daily pool water readings and record information as required by the County Health Department.

• Clean pool filtration room and equipment.

• Change chlorine tanks when required.

• Clean dressing room areas.

*Maintain ice rink areas.

• Perform daily maintenance on ice surface according to prescribed standards by edging, shaving, flooding, and maintaining proper ice thickness.

• Take readings of ice refrigeration equipment and record information.

• Perform minor repair to boards and glass barriers.

• Clean dressing room areas.

*Prepare facilities for scheduled events.

• Arrange tables, chairs and equipment for various events.

• Load and unload equipment.

• Set-up and strike bleachers; remove portable seating and reinstall seating.

Miscellaneous.

• Monitor the work of part-time custodians.

Perform other duties as assigned or necessary

*ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

A high school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years experience full-time employment experience performing janitorial, custodial and/or building maintenance duties.

Licenses and/or Certifications

Valid driver's license.

Certified Ice Technician (CIT) certification with the United States Ice Rink Association or completion of any of the CIT courses, within three years of hire as a condition of continued employment.

Desirable Qualifications

Building Utilities Maintenance (B.U.M.) certificate or two (2) year vocational training in building maintenance.

Class "C" Boilers License for the operation of low pressure boilers.

Two (2) years of experience operating an ice resurfacing machine.

NSPF (National Swimming Pool Foundation) Certified Pool Operator (http://www.nspf.org/en/home.aspx) (CPO)

Class B driver's license, or obtain within six (6) months of hire

If this work interests you but you are unsure if you meet all the job requirements listed above, please apply anyway! Your experience is likely more applicable to the role than you think, and the City is interested in candidates who can bring not only technical expertise but a variety of lived experience to the team.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

*THIS POSITION IS COVERED BY THE CITY'S RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM

Employees in this position are required to use respiratory equipment and the City of Rochester will conform to all State and Federal requirements in administering this program.

*Pre-employment and/or periodic testing may be required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of: equipment operations and maintenance techniques; building cleaning practices, supplies, and equipment; basic building maintenance practices.

Skill in: the use of tools and materials commonly used in building cleaning, maintenance and repair activities and minor construction projects.

Ability to: perform minor maintenance tasks in the field of carpentry, painting, plumbing and electricity; deal tactfully with the general public; understand and effectively carry out oral and written assignments; operate and maintain ice resurfacing equipment.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the physical and environmental demands for this position. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.

This position requires the majority of the work day spent either standing or walking.

Some lifting and carrying is required with weights of objects ranging from ten (10) to (50) pounds and occasionally up to one hundred (100) pounds.

Climbing of stairs, bleachers, and other objects is often required along with movements such as bending, twisting, and kneeling.

Good sensory skills are important (sight, hearing and speech) as well as the ability to operate assorted types of machinery/equipment.

Exposure to heat, cold, dust, fumes and noise.

CUSTODIAN/OPERATOR

ROCHESTER PARKS AND RECREATION

REVISED

07/98

12/10

08/14

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT AND RETIREMENT SUMMARY (https://www.rochestermn.gov/home/showdocument?id=36357&t=637987529126409989)

01

The following supplemental information may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided in your application and resume. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is true and accurate. Any information provided may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information will eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. Do you understand and agree with this statement?

• Yes

• No

  02

  What is your preferred name?

  03

  Which of the following best describes your level of education?

• High school diploma or equivalent G.E.D.

• Less than 2 years post-secondary training

• Completion of a 2 year program or degree

• Completion of a 4 year program or degree

• Completion of a Master's degree or higher

• None of the above

  04

  Have you graduated from an accredited Building Utilities Mechanic/Maintenance (BUM) program, or closely related educational program?

• Yes - I have completed a BUM program and received a Diploma

• Yes - I have completed a BUM program and received an AAS Degree

• No - I have not completed a BUM program, but have taken related classes

• No - I have not completed a BUM program

  05

  Which of the following best describes your years of full-time employment performing janitorial, custodial and/or building maintenance duties?

• No experience

• Less than 2 years

• More than 2 years, but less than 4

• More than 4 years, but less than 6

• More than 6 years, but less than 8

• More than 8 years, but less than 10

• More than 10 years

  06

  Tell us how your professional, educational and lived experiences would help you be successful in this role.

  07

  Which of the following best describes the size of the facility where you obtained your experience performing janitorial, custodial and/or building maintenance duties?

• Residential homes and small commercial buildings of less than 20,000 square feet

• Commercial buildings up to 75,000 square feet

• Commercial buildings greater than 75,000 square feet

• have no janitorial, custodial and/or building maintenance experience

  08

  Which of the following best describes the type of use of the facility or facilities where you obtained a majority of your years of part-time or full-time experience performing janitorial, custodial and/or building maintenance duties?

• Residential homes and/or apartment buildings

• Industrial and/or manufacturing facilities

• Corporate and/or office buildings

• Public use buildings

• Commercial buildings

• I have no janitorial, custodial and/or building maintenance experience

  09

  Did any of your janitorial, custodial and/or building utilities experience include working with any of the following? (Check all that apply)

• Audio-visual equipment

• Security systems including controlled access (key card) systems for doors

• PA / sound systems

• Fire protection systems

• Air quality testing

• Automated energy management programs

• Ice refrigeration plants or systems

• Circulating pumps

• Air handlers

• I have no experience with any of these

  10

  The United States Ice Rink Association Certified Ice Technician (CIT) professional designation is the most highly regarded professional designation for ice rink operations professionals. To achieve the CIT, an individual must complete three operations courses and pass the exams. Are you a Certified Ice Technician (CIT)?

• Yes - I have completed all 3 courses and obtained the CIT designation

• No - But I have completed 2 of the 3 courses

• No - But I have completed 1 of the 3 courses

• No - But I will complete the courses and obtain the CIT designation, if hired

• No - I am not interested in obtaining the CIT designation

  11

  Which of the following best describes your years of part-time or full-time employment experience maintaining indoor recreational ice playing surfaces?

• No experience

• Less than 2 years

• More than 2 years, but less than 4

• More than 4 years, but less than 6

• More than 6 years, but less than 8

• More than 8 years, but less than 10

• 10 or more years

  12

  Which of the following best describes your ice rink experience working with special interest groups such as hockey organizations, figure skating clubs and/or tournament organizers?

• Limited - less than 25% of the time

• Moderate - 25% to 75% of the time

• Extensive - more than 75% of the time

• N/A - I have no experience in this area

  13

  Are you a NSFP (National Swimming Pool Foundation) Certified Pool Operator?

• Yes

• No - But I will complete the courses and obtain the CPO designation, if hired

• No - I am not interested in obtaining the CPO designation

  14

  Which of the following best describes your years of employment experience maintaining operating/maintaining swimming pools?

• No experience

• Less than 2 years

• More than 2 years, but less than 4

• More than 4 years, but less than 6

• More than 6 years, but less than 8

• More than 8 years, but less than 10

• More than 10 years

  15

  Did any of your operation/maintenance experience include working with any of the following? (Check all that apply)

• Water quality testing

• Maintaining chemical feed systems

• Adjusting chemical amounts

• Maintaining pool filters

• Vacuuming the pool

• Cleaning pool area

• N/A - I have no experience in this area

  16

  Do you currently possess a Class "C" or higher Boilers License for the operation of low pressure boilers?

• Yes

• No

  17

  CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: If selected as a finalist, are you willing to undergo a background investigation which may include, but not limited to: verification of employment and educational records, identification verification, driver's license record and a criminal history?

• Yes

• No

  Required Question

Agency

City of Rochester

Address

201 4th Street SE Rochester, Minnesota, 55904

Phone

(507) 328-2555

Website

https://www.rochestermn.gov/employment

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