Overview

Position Title:Police Custodian

Company:City Of Alexandria

Location:Alexandria, VA

Job Description:

The City of Alexandria is located in northern Virginia, and is bordered by the District of Columbia (Potomac River), Arlington, and Fairfax counties.  With a population of approximately 150,000 and a land area of 15.75 square miles, Alexandria is the seventh largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Alexandria has a charming waterfront and is a unique and historic place to live and work.  About one-quarter of the City’s square miles have been designated as a national or local historic district.  We proudly embrace our rich history and seize the endless opportunities that lie ahead.  If you are interested in working for the vibrant City of Alexandria, we invite qualified candidates to apply for a position as our Custodian.

Responsibilities:

  • Sweeps, mops, scrubs, buffs, and waxes floors; and cleans, sanitizes, deodorizes restrooms and replenishes supplies;
  • Washes windows, walls and mirrors; dusts and cleans offices, and polishes furniture;
  • Helps move office and building furniture and equipment, and prepares rooms for meetings;
  • Replaces light bulbs, cleans and polishes brass, and unstops lavatories;
  • Empties waste cans; Returns trash bins to the appropriate area after trash pickup;
  • Performs minor maintenance and repairs; Reports more difficult and major repairs;
  • Removes snow and salts sidewalks, operates snow blowers; Maintains immediate outdoor areas;
  • Loads and unloads large shipments of supplies; Monitors recycling and appropriately disposes of its contents;
  • Performs related work as required.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED, some knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment;
  • ability to exercise care in the use of cleaning materials for different types of surfaces; ability to follow simple oral and written instructions; ability to operate powered automatic scrubbers and sweepers as required;
  • ability to work safely without hazard to self and/or others; and sufficient physical strength to withstand the strain of working long hours in performing cleaning work.
  • Able to perform floor maintenance and carpet cleaning, including some minor maintenance experience. Must possess a valid driver’s license from state of residence.