Caretaker - Parks and Recreation

About This Role

Caring for public facilities in the Parks and Recreation Department is the heart of this job, ensuring they are clean, safe, and welcoming for community use. This position involves performing custodial duties, operating commercial cleaning equipment, and assisting with event setups and teardowns. It suits someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys contributing to public spaces for residents throughout Wyandotte County.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain community centers, reservation halls, offices, restrooms, kitchens, common areas, and other assigned facilities
• Sweep, mop, scrub, strip, wax, and buff floors using appropriate custodial equipment and procedures
• Vacuum and clean carpets, rugs, furniture, windows, walls, doors, fixtures, and other surfaces
• Clean and sanitize restrooms, drinking fountains, kitchens, and other public-use areas
• Empty trash and recycling containers and transport materials to designated disposal areas
• Restock paper products, soap, cleaning supplies, and other facility materials
• Assist with the setup and teardown of tables, chairs, furniture, and equipment for reservations, meetings, programs, and special events
• Rearrange rooms and facilities according to reservation layouts or departmental instructions
• Inspect assigned facilities and report maintenance concerns, safety hazards, property damage, supply needs, or unusual conditions to the appropriate supervisor
• Clean entrances, sidewalks, parking areas, and grounds immediately surrounding assigned facilities
• Remove snow, ice, litter, debris, and other materials from entrances and pedestrian areas as assigned
• Safely use and store cleaning chemicals, equipment, and supplies in accordance with established procedures and safety standards
• Secure facilities by checking doors, windows, lights, and designated areas as assigned
• May travel between Parks and Recreation facilities to provide custodial or reservation support
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Degree (G.E.D.) or any equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job
• General knowledge of custodial methods, equipment, materials, and cleaning procedures
• Proper use and storage of cleaning chemicals and supplies
• Basic workplace and custodial safety practices
• Procedures for cleaning and sanitizing public facilities and restrooms
• Basic operation of floor machines, buffers, vacuums, and other custodial equipment
• Proper methods for lifting, carrying, moving, and arranging furniture and equipment
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Physical strength, stamina, mobility, and agility necessary to perform the essential duties of the position, including standing and walking for extended periods; frequently bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, and pulling; and lifting, carrying, moving, and arranging furniture, cleaning equipment, supplies, tables, and chairs
• Availability to work varied shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by departmental operations, facility schedules, reservations, and special events
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record per the Unified Government’s Human Resources Driver Safety, Accident Reporting, and Vehicle Use policy throughout employment
• Must pass a post-offer criminal history background check, physical examination, and drug screen
• Submit proof of identity and employment eligibility

Nice to have:

• Experience cleaning and maintaining public buildings, community centers, event facilities, or other high-traffic facilities
• Experience operating commercial custodial equipment, including floor machines, buffers, carpet extractors, and wet/dry vacuums
• Knowledge of the proper use, handling, and storage of cleaning chemicals and supplies
• Basic experience identifying and reporting building maintenance or safety concerns
• Experience working independently and prioritizing assignments across multiple facilities
• Customer service experience involving interaction with facility users, renters, or the general public

Important Details

• Schedule: May be required to work varied shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays

About the Company

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values an inclusive workforce.