Janitorial Worker Job at City of The Colony, TX, The Colony, TX

  • City of The Colony, TX
  • The Colony, TX

Job Description

Salary: $17.34 Hourly
Location : The Colony, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202200250
Department: Facilities Maintenance
Opening Date: 09/02/2026


Job Summary


Under supervision of the Facility Maintenance Director and Facility Maintenance Supervisor performs a variety of Janitorial duties to maintain the cleanliness, safety and orderliness of assigned rooms, buildings, and related City facilities.

Examples of Duties

  • Sweep, scrub, wax floors.
  • Vacuum and clean rugs and carpets.
  • Clean restrooms.
  • Empty and clean waste receptacles.
  • Wash and dust windows, walls and blinds.
  • Clean walkways, sidewalks and parking lots.
  • Inspect buildings for safety, fire and sanitary hazards and report to supervisor.
  • Operate a variety of electrical cleaning equipment.
  • Maintain janitorial equipment and supplies.
  • Perform various tasks in moving or rearranging furniture, desks and other equipment.
  • Set up rooms for meetings.
  • Answer general questions from the public and City staff.
  • May assist in training less experienced staff.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications


Good customer service skills. Ability to work with other employees as a team; Knowledge of: Methods of cleaning and preserving floors, walls and fixtures. Cleaning materials and disinfectants, equipment and tools used in Janitorial work. Occupational hazards and standard safety practices. The operation of motorized vehicles and power equipment, vacuums, and floor polishers. Ability to: Use tools required in Janitorial work.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds. Must be able to bend, reach and kneel.

Education and Experience
  • High School diploma or GED or equivalent vocational training preferred but not required.
  • Must possess valid Texas driver's license, Class "C" with acceptable driving record.

BENEFITS FOR ALL FULL-TIME/PART-TIME REGULAR EMPLOYEES INCLUDE:
TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM
All full-time employees are participants of TMRS; this is a mandatory contribution. (Part-time regular employees who work a minimum of 20 hours per week are participants of TMRS) The employee contribution rate is 7% per pay period; the City matches the contribution 2-1. There is a 5 year vesting period. Employees are eligible to retire at any age after 20 years of service or at age 60 with 5 years of service.

OPTIONAL RETIREMENTThe City offers employees the option of contributing to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan and/or Roth IRA's through payroll deduction. The City does not match these contributions.

SOCIAL SECURITY/FICA
These deductions are matched by the City.

MEDICAL, DENTAL & VISION COVERAGE
All full-time employees have Medical, Dental, Vision, Life w/AD&D, and LTD insurance coverage paid for by the City. (Part-time regular employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week qualify for this coverage) Employees have the option of purchasing dependent coverage.


SECTION 125 IRS BENEFIT PLANS
Employees who have dependent health or any supplementary insurance premiums deducted from their checks are eligible to pay their premiums, "pre-taxed". Pre-taxed flexible spending accounts are also available for health and dependent care.


VOLUNTARY/SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS
Employees have the option of purchasing supplemental benefits through AFLAC and LegalShield.

VACATION
Full-time employees vacation accrues as follows:
0-5 years 10 days per year
5-10 years 15 days per year
10-20 years 20 days per year
20+ years 25 days per year

Employees are eligible to take vacation after 6 months of employment.
Part-time regular employees accrue vacation leave at ½ the accrual rate of a full-time employee.

SICK LEAVE
Sick leave accrues at 8 hours per month for full-time employees. (Fire accrues at 12 hours per month) Maximum accrual is 1,040 hours.
Part-time regular employees accrue sick leave at ½ the accrual rate of a full-time employee.

SICK LEAVE POOL
The sick leave pool allows the employees to donate up to 24 hours of sick leave per year (employees must have a minimum of 96 hours of sick leave accumulated before contributing). This pool was created to help employees during a catastrophic injury or illness.

HOLIDAYS
Full-time employees receive 14 paid holidays per year. This includes 1 personal floating holiday that may be taken at any time during the calendar year after 6 months of employment.

New Year's Day Columbus Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Veterans Day
Presidents Day Thanksgiving Day
Good Friday Day after Thanksgiving
Memorial Day Christmas Eve
Juneteenth Christmas Day
Independence Day Floating Holiday (Personal Day)
Labor Day


Part-time regular employees accrue holiday leave at ½ the accrual rate of a full-time employee.

LONGEVITY
All full-time employees with more than 1 year of service are eligible to receive longevity pay at the rate of $10 per month for each month of service. This is paid once a year in November. Part-time regular employees become eligible to receive this benefit after 5 years of service.

CERTIFICATE PAY
Some employees may be eligible to receive Certificate Pay in increments of $50, $100 or $125 per month depending upon the type of certification. Certification that is required per the job description in order to be employed is not eligible for pay under this plan.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
Full-time employees may be reimbursed up to $300 per semester for college courses. The courses must relate to their job, must have a passing grade of at least a "C", and obtain Director approval. This benefit may be used after 6 months of employment.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
Provided by the city to help employees and their family members manage life's challenges by identifying options and making informed choices regarding Counseling Services, Legal Services, Financial Services, and Work/Life Wellness Resources.
PARK PASSES
Full-time and part-time regular employees receive a free year round park pass that can be used at Stewart Creek and Hidden Cove Park.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Part time, Flexible hours

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