Recreation Facilities Support Custodian

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Clearwater, FL
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2026-00075
Department: Parks & Recreation
Opening Date: 11/26/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

THE CITY OF CLEARWATER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. City of Clearwater will not sponsor employment visas (e.g., H-1B, or any other work authorization status).
Position Description

ENTRY SALARY: $40,043.58
Under direct supervision, the Recreation Facilities Support Custodian is responsible for the janitorial care, upkeeping, and maintenance of the recreational facilities. Ensures a safe, operable, and fully functional environment for staff and patrons.

Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provides all cleaning, mopping, window washing, bathroom maintenance, trash removal, and operational janitorial and custodian duties.
• Performs outside maintenance including cleaning windows, blowing leaves, and general landscaping duties.
• Assists, supports, and monitors the assignment of various duties and janitorial tasks to volunteers and other outside contractors or custodian vendors.

• Meets, engages, and works with rental groups for the set up, maintenance, and operation of all rentals.
• Tracks inventory and orders supplies as needed; keeps accurate records of expenditures, processes work orders, and makes bank deposits; uses email and other methods to receive and process work orders, ensures proper paperwork submission, and monitors status of requests.
• Provides excellent customer service for the staff and patrons within the recreation facilities.
• Performs any and all duties and tasks required or necessary to ensure the recreation facilities are clean, operable, and meet the needs of the community.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment:
A valid State driver's license is required.
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma, High School Equivalency Diploma, G.E.D. Certificate AND two (2) years of full-time experience in the support of a major recreation program in a specialized area/field or in the operation of a unique or specialized facility; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Please see additional information about the screening standards for this position at:

Supplemental Information
Knowledge of -

• Cleaning methods, chemicals, and equipment

• Maintenance and general handyman skills
• Customer service and engaging with facility patrons
• Facility maintenance and organization
• Record keeping, report preparation, filing methods, and records
• General office policies and procedures; computers and general office equipment

Skill in -

• Performing professional janitorial and custodian duties
• Organizing work and setting priorities to meet deadlines
• Engaging with patrons and providing good customer service

• Supervising volunteers and other support
• Establishing good relationships with patrons and fellow staff
• Operating a computer with proficiency; typing and software

FULL TIME EMPLOYEES ONLY RECEIVE:
Health and Wellness initiatives • 100% employee health care coverage • Option for dependent health care • Life Insurance • Optional Dental, Vision, AFLAC • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Retirement -General Employee Pension Plan • Voluntary Tax-deferred 457 Plan • Paid holiday, vacation, sick leave plans • Competitive Salaries • Tuition assistance • Training and development opportunities • Travel compensation • Military leave • Bereavement leave • Discount coupons • Service and employee recognition awards
PART TIME EMPLOYEES ONLY RECEIVE:
Paid holiday, vacation, sick leave plans • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Competitive hourly rates • Flexible schedules • Training and development opportunities • Discount coupons • Service and employee recognition awards

SEASONAL, VARIABLE, TEMPORARY, EMERGENCY EMPLOYEES RECEIVE NO BENEFITS.
01

What level of Driver's License do you currently possess?

• CDL A
• CDL B
• Regular (E)
• ID Only
• Out of State
• None of the above

02

What is your highest level of education?

• Masters Degree or higher
• Bachelors Degree
• Associates Degree
• High School Diploma or GED Certificate
• Completion of 10th grade
• Less than 10th grade education

03

How many years of experience do you have in the support of a major recreation program in a specialized area/field or in the operation of a unique or specialized facility.

• No experience
• 1-2 years experience
• 2-3 years experience
• 3-4 years experience
• 4 or more years experience

04

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

05

Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status)?"

• Yes
• No

Required Question