Custodian

The Park Custodian is responsible for custodial needs of City Hall, Police Department, and several City operated recreation facilities.  This position is responsible for the proper use of equipment, materials and performs a variety of cleaning and sanitation tasks within the assigned areas of responsibility.  Work is performed in accordance with prescribed policies/procedures and employee must be able to work independently the majority of the time.  This position is also a regular point of public contact for building and facility reservation tours.  

The minimum for this position with no experience is $14.20
There are 2 levels of Custodian positions.  What level you qualify for will be based on your prior experience.  Pay is then determined by what level you are qualified for.  Experience credit is also given for honorable military service.

Essential Functions of Work

• Performs daily custodial tasks including dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming and cleaning glass.
• Coordinates cleaning schedule to avoid interference with operations.
• Collects and processes recyclables.
• Sets up and takes down chairs, tables, and other furnishings for meetings and conferences.
• Acts as a regular point of public contact for city rental facilities.
• Assists in the preparation of city facilities for private rentals and public events.
• Other related duties as necessary.

• General knowledge of cleaning techniques, equipment, and materials to use on specific furnishings and surfaces.
• Ability to use equipment, tools and chemical properly and safely including, but not limited to, floor polishing/buffing machines, sweepers, and other mechanized equipment.
• The ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule.

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 6 months of related work experience preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a driving history that meets the requirements to be covered by the City’s insurance.

• The majority of the work involves physical labor and exertion to manually move, lift, carry, or push heavy objects or equipment possibly weighing 80 lbs. or more.  Regularly bending, stooping, and/or shoveling as required; trimming trees, accessing light fixtures at heights, etc.  Regular and proper use of PPE is required.

BENEFITS
Vacation Leave — Available after the end of the training period. Vacation accrues each pay period (every 2 weeks) and the accrual rate is based on years of service.
Sick Leave  - Accrue 8 hours of sick leave per month, no wait period.
Holidays - The City provides 11 paid holidays.
Medical and Dental Insurance – The City covers at least 85% of the premiums of all plans.  Available 1^st of the month following the date of hire.
Retirement – After the training period, The City will contribute 7% of gross compensation into a 401a plan and will match up to 3% of employee contribution for a total of 10%.
YMCA Discount
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free and Confidential
Tuition Reimbursement - While employed ($1,000 a year)
Life Insurance for employee and dependents -  After 90 days paid by the City
Disability insurance for employees - After 90 days paid by the City

Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Andover.

By submitting your application for any position with the City of Andover, you understand and agree to the following statements:

• I attest that I will only provide true and complete information. No requested information will be concealed. If any information I provide is untrue, or if I conceal material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.


• If selected for employment with the City of Andover, I agree to participate in the appropriate examinations, determined by the position, which would include pre-employment drug screening, and could include physical examination, polygraph, psychological, and physical endurance examinations as well. These examinations will be paid for entirely by the City of Andover. Costs of transportation and time involved in completing the examinations are the responsibility of the applicant.


• I authorize the City of Andover to contact references provided for employment reference checks.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Andover is an equal-opportunity employer. The City of Andover does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)

The City shall make reasonable modifications in policies, practices, or procedures when the modifications are necessary to avoid discrimination on the basis of disability unless the City can demonstrate that making the modifications would fundamentally alter the nature of the service, program, or activity. The City of Andover will not place surcharges on individuals with disabilities to cover the costs involved in making programs accessible. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify the City’s Director of Human Resources.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Drug-Free Workplace

The City of Andover is committed to a Drug-Free Workplace. I understand that the City of Andover requires the successful completion of a urinalysis for drug testing purposes as a condition of employment. Completion of an application does not constitute an employment contract or an offer of employment.

At-Will Employment

Employment with the City of Andover is considered “at-will.” Consideration for employment has not established any obligation for the City of Andover to hire me. If I am hired, I understand that either the City of Andover or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

Please find more information under the following links:

https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf