Salary: $12.00 Hourly
Location : Mesquite, NV
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: 00243
Department: Athletics & Leisure Services
Opening Date: 05/25/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Description POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED Job descriptions/specifications are intended to indicate the essential functions and levels of work difficulty of the position and are not intended to describe in detail all of the position's specific duties and responsibilities nor exclude other duties of a similar level or difficulty. Additionally, it is not intended to limit management's rights to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision.
DEFINITION: Under the general direction of the Senior Services Supervisor, performs a variety of custodial and routine maintenance tasks.
Examples of Duties ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (
Essential functions that the individual who holds the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation.) - Serve as a representative of the City of Mesquite, demonstrating a positive attitude and progressive actions through the display of professionalism, courtesy, and appropriate tact and discretion in all interactions with other employees and with the public.
- Perform general, routine custodial duties, to include but not limited to mopping, sweeping, scrubbing, vacuuming, cleaning, and sanitizing restrooms, lifting, and washing windows.
- Maintains adequate supplies of hand towels, toilet paper, and soap in restroom dispensers; cleans and polishes mirrors, fixtures, elevators, handrails, and water fountain.
- Perform routine maintenance to custodial equipment such as the floor machine (empty and clean) and polish machine. Wash mop heads and cleaning towels.
- Empty trash receptacles, dispose trash into dumpster.
- Report needs and concerns to appropriate staff, which may include submitting or recommending work orders and checking supply levels.
- Follow procedures and label instructions for the use of chemical cleaners and floor machine to prevent damage to the floors.
- Dust and cleans windowsills, window blinds, handrails, and fixtures.
- Wash doors, walls, ceilings, and furniture.
- Identifies items needing repair, such as chipped tile, broken doors and torn carpets to the supervisor, and reports safety or fire hazards to the supervisor.
- Maintains basic work activity logs and timesheets.
- Ensures all doors and windows within City facilities are locked, night lights are on and unnecessary lighting is turned off during non-business hours.
- Provide support to the homebound meal program as needed for the deliveries of meals.
- Be dependable and meet acceptable attendance requirement at all times.
- Follow all applicable safety rules and regulations.
Typical Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: The degree of knowledge and ability as outlined under this section is that which is necessary to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of this position.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - Thorough knowledge of rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the City of Mesquite Senior Services Division of the Athletics & Leisure Services Department.
- Procedures for proper cleaning methods and cross contamination; methods and techniques used to clean materials, disinfect, and use stripping agents.
- Safety pertaining to the occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Read, understand, and interpret instruction manuals and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Work effectively in the absence of supervision; work independently and as part of a team.
- Work under deadlines with constant interruptions; establish.
- Maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of work areas.
- Skill in using hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, and sockets; operates power equipment such as buffers and extractors, performs "user" maintenance.
Experience, Education and Training: Any equivalent combination of training, education and experience which provides the individual with the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Education: High School diploma or GED.
Experience: Six (6) months of full-time experience performing custodial and minor maintenance duties preferred.
License or Certificate: Must possess at the time of employment and continuously throughout employment a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license, as defined by NRS 483.
COMPETENCIES : - Active listening - Effective performers offer their full attention when others speak. They listen actively, giving verbal and nonverbal cues of their interest. When the speaker has finished, they paraphrase what was said to ensure understanding.
- Change Agility - Effective performers are adaptable. They embrace needed change and modify their behavior when appropriate to achieve organizational objectives. They are effective in the face of ambiguity. They understand and use change management techniques to help ensure smooth transitions.
- Conflict Management - Effective performers recognize that conflict can be a valuable part of the decision-making process. They are comfortable with healthy conflict and support and manage differences of opinion. They thwart destructive competition or friction, and use consensus and collaboration to debate and resolve issues.
- Creativity - Effective performers generate original ideas, encourage new ways of thinking, explore options, and develop innovative solutions. They challenge pre-existing conceptions and offer alternatives. They find new ways to look at old problems. They encourage others to challenge old assumptions and try innovative improvements.
- High Standards - Effective performers establish and model standards that guarantee exceptional quality and necessary attention to detail. They continually seek to improve processes and products and hold staff accountable for quality. They find best practices, share them, and then improve upon them.
- Organizing and Planning - Effective performers have strong organizing and planning skills that allow them to be highly productive and efficient. They manage their time wisely, and effectively prioritize multiple competing tasks. They plan, organize, and actively manage meetings for maximum productivity.
- Relationship Building - Effective performers understand that a primary factor in success is establishing and maintaining productive relationships. They like interacting with people and are good at it. They devote appropriate time and energy to establishing and maintaining networks. They initiate contacts readily and maintain them over time. They are able to utilize relationships to facilitate business transactions.
Supplemental Information WORKING CONDITIONS : Work is performed under the following conditions:
Physical exertion is present due to bending, reaching, kneeling, walking, sitting, twisting, or standing for periods of time; general manual dexterity required; audiovisual and linguistic acuity requirements. Employee is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals, walking and working on slippery and uneven surfaces. Employee is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals, walking and working on slippery and uneven surfaces. Employee is subject to atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: Fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
Must be available to attend evening and weekend meetings and programs and respond to emergency situations. Must carry/lift/push or pull loads of up to 30 lbs.
May be required to work an alternative or flexible work schedule, outside of normal business hours, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or extended hours.
Part time: 15-20 hours per week
Department : Athletics
Division : Senior Services
Classification : 12P
FLSA Statu s: Non- Exempt
Bargaining Unit : Not Represented
EEO4 Category : Service Maintenance
Background : Yes
MVR: Yes
JD# 22010
HOW TO APPLY Applicants are required to supply copies (proof) of all required documentation and verification of education and any other stated requirements of the position. The City of Mesquite Human Resources will only accept degrees or credits earned from a college or university accredited by an official agency recognized by the US Department of Education. A listing of accredited universities is available at:
Provide copies of the following with your complete application:
- Letter of interest/Cover letter
- Resume: A resume is required in addition to the completed employment application. Applications submitted without a copy of the candidate's resume are incomplete and will not be considered.
- Copies of any relevant certificates, licenses, or awards
POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED The City of Mesquite is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals. The City of Mesquite encourages both incumbents and individuals who have been offered employment to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Approved: May 2023 GMendez