Custodial Technician I

Please note that applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 pm ET on the day prior to the close date listed on the job posting.

Mission: Provide Superior Services that Inspire Community Pride

Vision: To be the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay

Values: Integrity, Collaboration, Passion, Creativity

Largo's commitment to a High Performance Organization (HPO) model builds a flexible and resilient organization that intentionally builds leadership capacity at all levels of the organization.

CITY OF LARGO ... Naturally A Great Place to Work!

All employees share components of leadership, management, technical, and team skills to assist in making the City of Largo the community of choice in Tampa Bay.

• Demonstrates an understanding and reflection of the City’s mission, vision, and values and a commitment to achieve organizational goals aligned with the City’s strategic plan
• Champions a high-performance work culture that encourages and embraces new ideas, develops individuals, and welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives
• Articulates strategic and innovative thinking and provides clarity to deliver superior services
• Approaches the job with enthusiasm and curiosity to promote a solutions-oriented work culture

• Effectively manages assignments and priorities to ensure the fulfillment of projects, tasks, and responsibilities
• Follows suggested procedures to ensure the highest standards of risk management, employee safety, and risk avoidance

• Scrubs, mops, waxes, and polishes floors; vacuums, shampoos, and spot-cleans carpets
• Sweeps and cleans sidewalks, porches, and front entrances
• Changes trash and refuse containers; takes trash to specified locations for disposal
• Washes windows and woodwork
• Cleans tables in eating areas, kitchen areas, and cleans and polishes furniture
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms and fixtures, telephones, and water fountains
• Dusts shelves, wall hangings, blinds, fans, and light fixtures, and replaces light bulbs
• Performs minor repair work
• Sprays for bugs and other insects
• May move office furniture and equipment as directed
• Picks up debris around buildings
• Operates room dividers and adjusts seating

• Supports honest and transparent decision-making
• Collaborates with all team members in a way that builds upon ideas and takes personal accountability and ownership of projects, roles, and assignments
• Openly exhibits a positive attitude, in words and action, and encourages others to do the same

Performs related work as required.

• High School Diploma, General Education Diploma (GED), or satisfactory demonstration of reading, writing, and critical thinking skills through department-administered assessment
• Entry Level Position to show demonstrated proficiency and increasing knowledge of job responsibilities and requirements during the 6-month probation period
• 6 months of related experience preferred
• Valid Driver’s License may be required for specific custodian assignment

• Knowledge of materials, chemicals, methods, and equipment typically used in janitorial work
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Ability to understand and adhere to Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and labels used for chemicals
• Ability to learn the duties of a custodian
• Ability to understand and follow simple instructions
• Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to cleaning equipment
• Ability to perform heavy manual routine custodial tasks
• Ability to work on ladders and off the ground

Yes - FDLE AND CJSTC SECURITY CLEARANCE: As mandated by the FDLE, CJSTC and the Largo Police Department, this position may be subject to additional security clearances due to access to the police department facility or police department's electronic data.