Custodian II

This is full-time, routine work in cleaning, sanitizing, operating a small motor vehicle, lifting and using related power and hand tools and equipment, and performing other assigned tasks in and around Library buildings and facilities. Work is usually scheduled during the late shift from 7:00 p.m. until 3:30 a.m. and will involve weekends based on a rotating shift schedule. Work may include scheduling and monitoring the work of assigned subordinates and may also include monitoring and inspection of work performed by contract workers from outside agencies.

Minimum Qualifications. Applicants must:

• Possess and continue to maintain a valid State of Florida Driver License.
• Have verifiable employment of at least six months performing janitorial, custodial, or closely related activities in a commercial environment and must reflect this verifiable experience on their initial application.
• Be able to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions in English.
• Be detail oriented.
• Be able to work the required night and weekend shifts.
• Be able to plan and organize routine work details which may include coordinating tasks performed by other semi-skilled staff, as assigned.

Desirable Qualifications. Preferred applicants:

• Have considerable progressive experience in janitorial or related custodial work.
• Have considerable knowledge of cleaning materials, methods, equipment, and procedures.
• Are able to instruct and train employees in cleaning and related activities.
• Are able to maintain physical strength and agility sufficient to perform routine manual cleaning tasks.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

The successful candidate must be either a resident of the City of St. Petersburg as of his or her date of employment or establish primary residency within the city limits of St. Petersburg within six months of completing the probationary period. Furthermore, as long as the successful candidate is employed in this classification, he or she must reside within the city limits of St. Petersburg. This requirement is not applicable to current City employees who were hired before October 20, 1997.

Selection Process

For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process. At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a selected applicant from employment. The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams.

How To Apply

Apply online at www.stpete.org/jobs - Select Apply for Jobs/Register/View Job Postings. City employees must use the Current City Employee link or use a City computer to access iRecruitment Employee Candidate. The City of St. Petersburg is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity employment, and encourages individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply for posted positions. In accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes, qualified servicemembers/veterans and the spouses/family members of certain servicemembers/veterans receive preference/priority in employment. Eligible applicants are responsible to apply for Veterans’ Preference at the time of submission of any job application. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply, to interview for positions and to perform the essential job functions.