Bathroom Attendant
City of Key West · Key West · $21.15/hr (stated in the posting)
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Compensation Details
- MIN.HOURLY WAGE: $21.15
- GRADE: 01T
- SCHEDULE: Wednesday - Sunday 2pm - 11pm
A responsible, authoritative position providing security, and janitorial services to the bathroom and entire Mallory Square and Higgs Beach area. This position is designated a "critical" position and shall be required to report and remain available for emergency duty in the case of an incoming hurricane or other disaster or declared emergency.
EQUIPMENT TO BE USED:
- Drive truck, operate cart, flashlight, phone and general janitorial equipment.
- Cleaning equipment, tools, and supplies.
- Various hand and power tools.
- City Vehicle
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Indoors without air conditioning
- Outside in all types of weather
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Standing 50%
- Walking 30%
- Sitting 10%
- Bending 5%
- Climbing Stairs 5%
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Patrol assigned area and buildings to observe conditions and identify safety, maintenance, or security
- concerns.
- Maintain a visible presence near building entrances to assist visitors and deter inappropriate activities.
- Respond to other employees’ requests for assistance.
- Communicate facility rules, address violations within assigned authority, and refer situations requiring further intervention to a supervisor or appropriate emergency personnel.
- Inspect restrooms and Mallory Square area for general cleaning.
- Perform minor maintenance on facilities.
- Empty city trash cans on site.
- Perform routine inspections of buildings and facilities and notify supervisors of problem areas.
- Perform general janitorial duties such as sweeping, mopping and other duties as assigned.
- Monitor assigned areas for security concerns and respond to or report any concerns as appropriate.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS/ ABILITIES:
- Ability to perform periodic janitorial inspections of restrooms.
- Ability to use authority in a responsible and reasonable manner.
- Ability to interact with the public in a courteous and helpful manner.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and supervisory personnel.
- Ability to recognize when a matter requires assistance from a supervisor, law enforcement or emergency services.
- Ability to lift items up to 40 pounds to a 45-inch height.
- Ability to carry items weighing up to 40 pounds up to 50 yards.
- Ability to push and/or pull a variety of tools and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
- Able to work outside in all types of weather.
- Able to work in restricted spaces in a safe and effective manner.
- Ability to safely use manual and power tools safely and perform routine maintenance procedures.
- Ability to safely use assigned cleaning chemicals and supplies in accordance with instructions and required protective measures.
- Able to work at various elevated heights in a safe and effective manner.
- Ability to operate a variety of powered and manual equipment commonly found in janitorial and custodial services in a safe and effective manner.
- Know how to carry out the emergency plan for the facility.
- Ability to use general janitorial equipment (mop, broom, general toilet supplies. etc.)
- Ability to unclog toilet and sinks.
- Ability to work without constant supervision, making decisions as permitted on a day-to-day basis.
- Ability to drive assigned trucks, safely load and unload materials.
- Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
- Ability to paint various objects.
- Ability to follow standard operating guidelines; read product and equipment labels and instructions, dilution/conversion charts, pH charts, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS); operate floor and pool vacuums (wet and dry), floor buffers, carpet shampooer and steam cleaners; use mops, brooms, dust pans, ladders, small hand tools, and vehicles.
- Ability to write, read, speak and understand English sufficiently in order to communicate with the public, and understand verbal and written instructions.
- Any other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must possess and maintain a Florida driver’s license.
- Must be able to be trained in C.P.R. and First Aid and obtain certification.
- Must be available to work forty (40) hour work week and respond to after-hour emergencies as necessary.
- Must be available to work special events, holidays, weekends and storm events.
- Must be available to work varying shifts.
- Must possess and maintain a Florida driver’s license.
In Key West, we are fortunate to live and work on a beautiful island that celebrates and honors our local heritage and cultural identity. We are proud of our core value that all people are created equal members of one human family.
Our City Manager responds to the needs of the public and staff by proactively seeking feedback while acting as a liaison among the various departments of the government, the citizens of Key West and the city commission.
We are thankful to our elected officials, visitors and residents who prove on a daily basis how important our job is to help lead the City of Key West towards a stronger and more resilient island. We look forward to you joining our team!