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Custodian

Salary

$18.03 - $21.98 Hourly

Location

Garden City, KS

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

00603

Department

Parks

Division

Parks

Opening Date

01/02/2026

Closing Date

1/9/2026 11:59 PM Central

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Description

This position involves advanced technical tasks related to the cleaning and maintenance of Recreation facilities. It requires specialized knowledge and skills to complete assignments efficiently and collaborating with colleagues, various departments and divisions, as well as external organizations and agencies, to deliver effective and innovative services.

Examples of Duties

+ Responsible for cleaning and maintaining the facilities that are utilized by the Recreation.

+ Review work of contract workers in progress or upon completion to ensure that quantity and quality of work are acceptable.

+ Perform complex and technical cleaning and maintenance duties.

+ Work on-site and perform all duties required; operate all cleaning and maintenance equipment utilized by staff.

+ Perform routine inspections of plumbing, carpeting, lights, windows, ceiling tiles, doors, and mechanical equipment.

+ Lift and carry tables and chairs for room setup for meetings and special events as needed.

+ Inventory supplies, obtain price quotes, and order cleaning equipment and supplies for Recreation Buildings.

+ Ensure all buildings are locked and secured as needed.

+ Maintain a variety of records and logs. Prepare daily, monthly, and yearly activity reports.

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Considerable knowledge of the various components of cleaning, proper floor and carpet maintenance, and building maintenance. Considerable knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment used in custodial work. Working knowledge of simple hand tools. Working knowledge of safety practices and procedures. Skills in understanding and responding to customer needs. Skills in analyzing and solving technical problems within assigned unit. Skill in the operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment and tools used in custodial maintenance operations including vacuum cleaner, carpet shampooer, floor buffer, floor burnisher, auto scrubber, hand tools, and power tools.

Education, Certification and Experience: High school diploma or GED. Two years of experience in custodial duties including stripping and waxing tiled floors, stripping and refinishing wood floors, maintaining carpeted floors to include spotting, and proper scrubbing maintenance. Valid Driver's License required. Must obtain a Kansas Driver’s License within 90 days of establishing residency.

Supplemental Information

Physical Characteristics: Ability to lift 20-50 pounds. On occasion, stooping, kneeling, crouching, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, turning, wiping, washing, crouching, carrying, siting, standing, and walking.

The City of Garden City offers a wide range of competitive benefits. Some of the benefits include:

+ Health/Dental Insurance with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas

+ Group Life Insurance

+ Eligibility to sign-up for supplemental insurances such as:

+ Voluntary Life Insurance

+ Short-Term Disability

+ Accident

+ Hospital Indemnity

+ Critical Illness

+ Identity Protection

+ Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS) or Kansas Police & Fire (KP&F) Retirement

+ Paid Leave:

+ Vacation

+ Sick

+ Personal

+ Wellness

+ P/T Education Conference, Bereavement, FMLA, Military, Jury Duty, Voting

+ Employee Recognition Plan

+ Years of Service Bonuses

+ Performance Evaluations

+ Wellness Program

+ Grow Well Clinic Access available

+ Employee Assistance Program

Employer

City of Garden City (KS)

Address

301 N. 8th Street Garden City, Kansas, 67846

Phone

620-276-1175

Website

https://www.garden-city.org/

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