Custodian (Police)

Salary: $15.04 - $18.04 Hourly Location : VA 24541, VA Job Type: Full Time Hourly Job Number: Department: Police Department Division: Police Opening Date: 04/10/2024 Closing Date: Continuous Description Provides custodial services to city facilities. Removes trash and debris from work areas, vacuums carpets, dusts, mops, cleans glass and bathrooms, stocks bathrooms. Responsibilities vary depending upon assignment. The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time. Maintains floors by vacuuming and shampooing carpets and upholstery; buffing, stripping and waxing floors; and mopping and sweeping uncarpeted areas. Cleans and maintains buildings by removing trash and debris; dust mopping floors in the building; dusting furniture, chairs, blinds, window skills, and book shelves; cleaning restrooms and water fountains; and reporting any unsafe equipment or conditions found in the building. Cleans all restroom facilities including sinks, toilets, and floors; cleans drinking fountains. Cleans light fixtures and replaces bulbs when needed. Cleans the outside of the building by removing spider webs, cleaning light fixtures; and cleaning interior and exterior windows. When Assigned to Public Works: Provides emergency response during severe weather (snow, floods, storms, etc.). When Assigned to Parks and Recreation: Secures and locks all assigned buildings and facilities. Performs scheduled facility maintenance checks. Supports regularly scheduled and special events; sets up and tears down equipment, assists vendors, renters and visitors; completes annual equipment checks and counts; updates message boards, as needed. When Assigned to Transportation: Maintains and cleans bus floors by mopping and sweeping; disposes of any trash left on the bus. Cleans exterior of buses using an extended brush, soap and hose, includes washing bus windows and tires. Wipes and cleans interior dash area of vehicles and wipes down seats. ADDITIONAL DUTIES Backs up other staff, as assigned. Performs additional duties to support operational requirements as assigned. Education and Experience High School Diploma or GED. No experience required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above Certifications/Licenses Requires valid driver's license and acceptable driving record according to City criteria Job Knowledge No knowledge of specific work. Ability to learn and general knowledge of having a job such as timeliness and receiving directions. Reading Basic: Ability to recognize meaning of common two- or three-syllable words. Writing Basic: Ability to recognize meaning of common two- or three-syllable words. Math Basic: Ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations. Communication Skills Requires regular & routine interaction involving exchange and receipt of information. Independence and Decision-Making Normally performs the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. Performance reviewed periodically. Technical Skills Requires the use of standard technical skills appropriate to the work environment of the organization. Fiscal Responsibilities No budgetary/fiscal responsibility. Supervisory Responsibilities No responsibility for the direction or supervision of others. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Work requires heavy physical effort, exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly. Adequate vision, hearing and talking to drive and communicate effectively with others. Constant standing and walking. Frequent lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing/pulling, handling, kneeling, crouching, bending, and twisting. Adequate vision, hearing and talking to effectively communicate with others. Occasional climbing and balancing. Rare sitting and fine dexterity. NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment, tools and other resources, including work time. Regular and predictable attendance is expected. May occasionally experience time pressure and work closely with others as part of a team. May rarely experience emergency situations; frequent change of tasks; irregular work schedule/overtime; performing multiple tasks simultaneously; tedious or exacting work; and noisy/distracting environment. MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE Typically uses cleaning equipment such as vacuums, buffers, carpet cleaners, pressure washers, etc.; and any other equipment as appropriate or as assigned. WORK ENVIRONMENT This work is typically performed in office environment, where there is daily exposure to respiratory hazards and noise and vibration. There is constant exposure to communicable disease and chemical hazards, and occasional exposure to mechanical and physical hazards. There is rare exposure to electrical and fire hazards, and to physical danger or abuse. There is seasonal exposure to extreme temperatures and wetness/humidity. The employee is expected to use appropriate protective equipment for the assigned task (hearing and eye protection, chemical protection, hard hat, safety vest, steel-toe shoes, etc.); and any other equipment as apparent or assigned. Accident Insurance The City provides optional off the job accident insurance through Allstate. This insurance provides reimbursement for treatments associated with a wide array of accidents and injuries, and is available for immediate family members. Premiums are paid entirely by the employee through payroll deduction. Annual Leave Employees accrue annual leave hours based on the length of time they work for the City and their duty cycle. Hours are accrued on a semi monthly pay cycle. Employees are not eligible to use annual leave hours during their first six months of employment. Critical Illness The City provides optional critical illness insurance through Allstate. This insurance provides a lump sum benefit payment if an employee is diagnosed with a covered illness. Examples include heart attack, stroke, coronary atery by-pass surgery, and so on. Premiums are based on age and tobacco use. Premiums are paid entirely by the employee through payroll deduction. Cancer Benefit The City provides optional cancer insurance through Allstate. This insurance provides a benefit payment if an employee is diagnosed with cancer and provides a benefit during cancer treatments. Premiums are paid entirely by the employee through payroll deduction. Deferred Compensation The City of Danville offers a 457 plan to employees, which provides an opportunity to set aside a portion of your salary for retirement. Income taxes are not paid on the money your defer until you retire and start using it or leave the City. Enrollment in this plan is optional. Dental Insurance Employees have the opportunity to enroll in dental insurance through Delta Dental.There is an option of a Low PPO plan or a High PPO plan, and coverage is available for immediate family members. Employees pay the entire premium for this insurance through payroll deduction. Direct Deposit Employees have the option of having their paycheck directly deposited into your financial checking and/or savings account each pay period. Employees may select up to three accounts at the same or different financial institutions for direct deposit. Disability Insurance Employees are given the option of selecting Short-term and/or Long-term disability insurance programs through The Standard for protection in the event that they become disabled through a non-work related injury. Premiums are paid entirely by the employee through payroll deduction. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employees and their dependent family members are eligible to use the City of Danville's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with Sentara Health. The EAP offers free and confidential counseling services to help employees and their dependants deal with serious problems in their lives such as family or marital disputes, problems with alcohol and/or drug abuse, emotional illness, financial or legal worries, or difficulties with stress on the job. In addition to counseling services, the EAP also provides free legal, financial, and Identity Theft guidance. Employee Health and Wellness Center Employees and eligible dependents have access to the CareTeam Health and Wellness Center, which offers high-quality convenient medical care for an extremely low cost- sometimes it is free! City employees have dedicated nurse practitioners that provides primary care, lab services, chronic disease management, health and wellness coaching, and a variety of other things. Flexible Spending Account Employees have the option of participating in the flexible spending account (FSA). The FSA allows employees to select a set amount of money to be withheld from their paychecks each pay period for a year to cover certain medical and child care expenses. This money is deducted before taxes are calculated. Money put into the FSA is accessible to the employee through a debit card or through reimbursement. Health Insurance The City of Danville is self-insured and offers medical and prescription drug coverage through Gateway Health. This coverage is offered to employees and their dependents. The City pays a portion of the health insurance premiums and the employee pays a portion. Employees have the choice between a traditional PPO plan and two high deductible plans (HDHP). HDHP have an option to enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA). Holidays The City of Danville offers the following paid holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, 1/2 day Day before Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day, Easter Monday, George Washington Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, and Your Birthday Retirement System After five years of employment with the City of Danville, employees are vested in the City's Employees' Retirement System (ERS). ERS is a defined benefit retirement plan with the purpose of providing retirement, disability, and death-in-service benefits. Contributions by employee are mandatory. Sick Leave Sick leave is a privilege granted to all full-time employees. Sick leave is accrued on a semi monthly basis. Term Life Insurance The City of Danville offers optional group term life insurance benefits to employees through The Standard. The amount of death benefit is the employee's annual salary doubled and rounded to the next highest $1,000 up to a maximum of $200,000. Double indemnity (twice the death benefit) is provided for death by accident. The cost of this benefit is divided equally between the City and the employee, which means that the City pays one-half of the premium and the employee pays one-half of the premium. Tuition Reimbursement The City of Danville recognizes the value of educational training, and therefore, provides limited financial reimbursement to employees taking eligible course on their own time. Employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement after their first six months of employment. Vision Insurance Employees have the option of enrolling in vision insurance through BlueView Vision. Coverage is available for immediate family members. Employees pay the entire premium for this insurance through payroll deduction. Universal Life Insurance The City offers optional universal life insurance benefits to employees through Allstate. Employees can select a benefit amount. Premiums are based on an employee's age and tobacco use. Coverage can be selected for an employee's spouse and children.

Created: 2024-11-05