Facilities Custodian

JOB SUMMARY:
To perform custodial duties as assigned throughout the Gardens and all of Bok Tower Gardens facilities. Must be willing to work indoor and outdoor in all weather conditions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

- Collect trash from all outside trash cans throughout the Gardens

- Check all restrooms, stock and clean as shown on schedule and/or needed

- Sweep outside walkways of Visitor Center, Café and Gift Shop areas as needed

- Clean and maintain buildings of BTG (which include: Visitor Center, Exhibit Hall, Bathrooms, Theatre, Horticulture Offices and Building, Information Booth, Annex Storage, Olmsted house, North Walk Restrooms, Discovery Center Restrooms, Discovery Center Classroom)

- Sweeping, mopping, collecting trash, dusting ceilings/walls, cleaning windows/mirrors to include interior and exterior

- Be visible and available to assist visitors with questions and/or problems

- Monitor all public facilities (gardens, restrooms, picnic areas, etc.) to ensure their cleanliness and presentation for the public
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

- Detail oriented

- Dependable and punctual work attendance

- Strong communication, interpersonal, problem solving skills and multi-tasking capabilities

- Ability to understand and follow basic oral and written instructions

- Ability to operate standard equipment used for custodial/janitorial purposes – ladders, step stools, handcarts, vacuum cleaners, mops, brooms etc.

- Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.

- Ability to drive golf carts safely through Gardens

- Excellent internal customer service skills
Requirements
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

- High School Diploma or GED; plus minimum of one (1) year of experience in custodial/janitorial work or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience
WORKING CONDITIONS:

- Working hours are: Thursday-Monday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

- Some exposure to general cleaning chemicals used for janitorial purposes

- Able to work outside in summer and winter climates

- Occasional reaching, stooping, bending, crouching, repetitive arm motions or light lifting (up to 60 lbs.)

- Continuous communication and/or interaction with staff, volunteers, and visitors