Maintenance - Janitor I

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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.