Facilities Custodian

Job Description:

Facilities Custodian

Description

Description

The City of Forney is seeking a dependable individual to join our Public Works department as a Custodian. This position is a great opportunity for someone looking to begin a career in facilities maintenance while helping maintain a clean and safe environment.

We encourage individuals who are ready to start a new opportunity to apply.

Examples of Duties

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Performs routine janitorial and custodial duties in the cleaning and sanitizing of City buildings and facilities.
• Buffs and waxes floor, cleans windows, and cleans and stocks bathrooms.
• Maintains cleaning and equipment supply inventory; ensures that City departments are properly stocked with related supplies.
• Reports repair needs to appropriate personnel; cooperates with vendors in the repair city buildings and facilities as assigned.
• Assists Facilities Maintenance Technician with performing minor building maintenance and repair duties; changes light bulbs; replaces ceiling tiles; makes minor plumbing repairs.
• Prepare facilities for special events and meetings; sets up and tears down chairs and tables.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: No direct supervision exercised.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• One (1) year of experience in manual labor or related field preferred.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Indoor and outdoor environments, exposure to environmental hazards and chemicals.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, crouch, lift, push, pull, climb, operate, and carry equipment.
• Work on-call or extended hours.
• Ability to push up to 50 pounds and lift up to 20 pounds.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Medical Insurance
The city is self-insured and offers a choice of four medical plans through United Healthcare:

• $6,000 Deductible HSA Plan (up to a $3,000 HRA reimbursement + HSA City Contributions)
• $2,500 Deductible EPO Plan

Employee health coverage goes into effect the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates.
Dental Insurance
The city offers a dental plan through United Healthcare Dental:

• UHC DPPO

Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates.
Life Insurance
Basic group life insurance protection is provided to eligible full-time employees in the amount of two times the annual salary as recorded at the beginning of each year.

Voluntary products are also available to full-time employees and include supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, cancer insurance, and critical care.
Other City Paid Plans

• Teladoc -All full-time employees have access to TELADOC
• Short Term Disability - Provided to all full-time employees at no cost through NY Life.
• Long Term Disability - Provided to all full-time employees at no cost through NY Life.

Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)
All employees appointed to positions designated to work 1,000 hours or more per year must participate in the Texas Municipal Retirement System. TMRS is a qualified tax deferred retirement plan under Section 401 of the IRS. Seven percent of gross earnings are deducted each payroll as a pre-tax deduction and deposited into the member account. When an employee becomes vested and retires, the city provides 2-to-1 matching contributions.
Additional Group Benefits
Other benefits are:

• Deferred Compensation plan
• Direct deposit
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Personal leave
• Sick leave
• Social Security
• Health Savings Account
• Employee Assistance Program

Salary:

$36,378.54 - $44,095.21 Annually