NATURE OF WORK
Under close supervision, performs a variety of custodial duties on County buildings and facilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Cleans and services assigned County buildings, facilities, and/or office areas.- Dusts and polishes furniture, fixtures, and woodwork.
- Cleans windows, blinds, window sills, mirrors, and walls.
- Sweeps, mops, vacuums, cleans, waxes, and buffs floors.
- Vacuums and/or shampoos carpets and rugs; cleans stairways.
- Cleans and maintains restroom facilities; sanitizes toilets, sinks, and fixtures.
- Monitors and restocks restroom supplies.
- Empties interior and exterior wastebaskets and recycling bins.
- Cleans up various types of spills.
- Moves office furniture and equipment; performs room set up.
- Removes cobwebs from lights and ceilings.
- Cleans and maintains parking lot areas; sweeps sidewalks and entry ways.
- Performs minor maintenance on cleaning equipment; changes vacuum cleaner bags and belts.
- Secures facility windows and doors at the end of assigned shift.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work is performed in and around County facilities and involves exposure to dust, dirt, hazardous materials, and cleaning chemicals; subject to standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching, performing manual labor, operating equipment, and lifting of objects up to 25 pounds.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent; AND some previous janitorial or maintenance experience preferred.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
Knowledge of:
- County policies and procedures.
- Janitorial principles and practices.
- Regulations and standards governing janitorial activities.
- Occupational hazards and safety practices applicable to custodial work.
- Janitorial equipment and supplies.
Skills in:
- Performing a variety of janitorial tasks.
- Assisting in maintaining the County’s facilities in a clean and sanitary manner.
- Handling cleaning chemicals and operating janitorial equipment in accordance with safety policies and procedures.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
- Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
