Custodian

Description

Join Metroparks Toledo as a Custodian. In this role, you keep our parks sparkling. You’ll help care for park facilities that thousands of people enjoy every day. You play a big role in ensuring we maintain our “Clean, Safe, and Natural” promise.

Day in the Life? This is a fast paced, service oriented job. You can expect to keep Glass City Metropark clean by servicing restrooms and collecting trash. You’ll also help prepare for and clean up after our many rentals at Glass City – whether buildings, shelters, or cabanas. 

Here’s why we think you’ll love working at Metroparks:

• Work both inside and outside in our beautiful Metroparks.
• Stable employment with a monthly set schedule.
• Competitive pay, health care, retirement, and time off. Read more here. 
• Organized weekly work plan so you can stay focused.
• Grow your career by advancing to a Park Technician or Facilities Supervisor.

You’ll love this job if:

• You like it when everything is neat and orderly, take pride in your work, and like seeing the direct results of your efforts.
• You want to give back to your community by maintaining the Metroparks experience.
• You like a fast paced job.  

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Job Summary

The Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment at large public park facilities to support a year-round restaurant, high volumes of daily visitation, high capacity public restrooms, changing rooms, skating operations, ongoing programming, events, and rental spaces. This role focuses on cleaning, trash collection, event preparation, active event support, and teardown/cleanup. The position requires attention to detail, time management, and the ability to work independently during evening hours.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform general custodial duties throughout the assigned park facilities, including sweeping, mopping, dusting, and surface sanitization.
• Safely operate a lift to clean high areas.
• Empty and replace trash bags in all interior and exterior trash bins, focusing on high-traffic areas.
• Wipe down and sanitize tables and seating in the interior and exterior of the facilities. 
• Clean and restock restrooms, ensuring a sanitary and presentable condition at all times.
• Perform litter pickup around park grounds and facility entrances.
• Assist with facility rental turnover:
• Clean and reset rooms following completed events.
• Set up tables, chairs, and equipment for upcoming rentals based on provided layouts.
• Monitor and report maintenance issues, safety hazards, or supply shortages to the supervisor.
• Interact courteously with park visitors and restaurant staff as needed while performing duties.
• Perform basic testing on the facilities and surrounding features. 
• Work in coordination with supervisor, engagement team, event staff and hospitality partners to respond to increased custodial needs tied to busy activation periods.

Equipment Used

• Cleaning Tools & Supplies: mops, buckets, brooms, dust mops, cleaning cloths, and spray bottles
• Floor Care Equipment: auto scrubber, floor buffer/polisher, wet/dry vacuum, and carpet extractor
• Aerial lift
• Trash & Waste Management: litter pickers, heavy-duty trash carts, rolling trash bins
• Restroom Cleaning Equipment: toilet brushes, restroom chemical systems
• Room Setup Equipment: folding tables, chairs, carts/dollies
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): gloves, safety glasses, non-slip footwear
• Basic water sampling kit

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Schedule:   Wednesdays – Saturdays 1:00pm – 11:30pm
• Home Work Location: Glass City Metropark

Requirements

Job Requirements 

1. Must be 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
2. Education: High school diploma
3. Experience: Previous custodial or facility maintenance experience preferred
4. Certifications: CPR, OSHA 10
5. Capability to lift up to 50 lbs, push/pull carts, and perform physical tasks such as bending, standing, and walking for extended periods.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge:

• Basic cleaning and sanitation practices
• Safe handling of cleaning chemicals and supplies
• Proper use of custodial tools and floor care equipment

Skills:

• Ability to operate custodial and floor care equipment (buffers, vacuums, scrubbers)
• Time management and ability to complete tasks within scheduled shift
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Abilities:

• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Follow written and verbal instructions
• Perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting up to 50 lbs and working in varied weather conditions
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude when interacting with the public and coworkers
• Commitment to safety and cleanliness standards