Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

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.

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