Day Porter - Recreation Center

Job Description:

Day Porter - Recreation Center

Description

Summary

The City of Lancaster is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented, and service-focused Day Porter to help maintain clean, safe, and welcoming recreation facilities for our community.
This position serves as the lead staff member responsible for the cleanliness and day-to-day upkeep of assigned facilities. Duties include cleaning and sanitizing public areas, restrooms, locker rooms, floors, windows, fitness equipment, meeting spaces, and other areas throughout City recreation facilities. The Day Porter also monitors supplies, maintains janitorial equipment, assists with room setups, and supports special events.
The ideal candidate has previous janitorial or custodial experience, takes pride in maintaining clean facilities, understands proper cleaning methods and equipment, and can work independently while providing professional service to employees and members of the public.

At the City of Lancaster, we serve our community withPRIDE:
Productivity - Take ownership of assigned areas and complete work thoroughly and efficiently.
Resourcefulness - Use supplies, equipment, and resources responsibly while finding effective solutions.
Integrity - Perform work safely, honestly, and with pride in the quality of the finished result.
Dedication - Maintain reliable service and a commitment to clean, safe, welcoming facilities.
Excellence - Work collaboratively and continuously strive for high standards and improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Cleans and maintains recreation facilities and related equipment.
• Sweeps, mops, vacuums, dusts, sanitizes, shampoos, buffs, strips, and waxes floors and surfaces.
• Operates mechanical sweepers, buffers, and other custodial and janitorial equipment.
  
• Collects trash and properly disposes of waste throughout assigned facilities.
  
• Removes debris from walkways, windows, driveways, parking lots, grounds, and other areas as assigned.
  
• Restocks restroom and facility supplies, including toilet paper, paper towels, and similar items.
  
• Monitors inventory levels of janitorial and facility supplies.
  
• Cleans fitness equipment and other recreation equipment daily to support safe operation.
  
• Sets up and arranges meeting rooms, including tables and chairs, for programs, meetings, and user groups.
  
• Cleans and maintains locker rooms, including shower stalls, walls, floors, and shower curtains.
  
• Cleans windows and window sills.
  
• Maintains janitorial equipment in a clean, safe, and operable condition.
  
• Helps ensure recreation facilities are clean, safe, and properly maintained for public use.
  
• Assists with recreation programs and City-sponsored special events as needed.
  
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
  
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  

Supervisory Responsibilities:This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate is required.
  
• Two years of custodial or janitorial experience, including minor building maintenance repair, is required.
  
• Custodial and building maintenance experience in a large public facility is preferred.

The successful candidate should have knowledge of:

• Custodial and janitorial cleaning practices.
• Cleaning and preserving a variety of surfaces.
• Custodial equipment and cleaning supplies.
  
• Proper use of cleaning chemicals in accordance with applicable requirements.
  
• Safe handling and disposal of hazardous materials and bloodborne pathogens.
  
• Identifying workplace safety hazards and taking appropriate precautions.
  
• Basic building maintenance and minor repair practices.
  

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must possess a valid (Class C) Texas Driver’s license. May be required to obtain CDL with passenger endorsement within a year of employment.

The City of Lancaster offer a complete benefits packeage to full-time employees which includes: health care; paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave, retirement, longevity, tuition reimbersemet and more.

To learn more details, vist our benefits page.

Salary:

$1,513.60 Biweekly