CUSTODIAL WORKER

Custodial Worker - 64004385

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This is a highly responsible lead custodial staff position that reports directly to the Custodial Supervisor II-SES. This position requires providing general cleaning to multiple sites and supply designated building areas, keeping our buildings in a clean and orderly condition, performing routine inspections and documenting maintenance activities. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Clean and supply designated building.
• Inspect all public restrooms per shift for cleanliness and ensure it is sanitized and replenished with soap, hand towels, toilet paper, sanitary products, toilet seat covers, etc.
• Clean mirrors, wipe sinks and toilets, and remove dirt, stains, and trash.
• Floors around toilet fixtures and under urinals should be mopped a minimum of once per day during scheduled shift using disinfectant cleaner.
• Public areas are to be continuously monitored and picked up throughout the day for removal of all litter, damp mopping spillages, emptying of trash receptacles, and removal of spots and or graffiti from wall and column surfaces.
• Building entrances are to be monitored for removal of all litter, debris, and trash including cigarette butts, during the workday. Entrances should always appear neat and orderly.
• Pick up trash as required and requested.
• Check elevator cabs, vacuum out elevator cabs, clean off cab doors, outside call and interior cab buttons and interior walls and remove cigarette butts, paper, litter, and other debris.
• Removal of trash from trash cans/receptacles on the exterior property, replacement of trash can liners and take to dumpster for collection.
• Clean and wash trash cans and receptacles monthly.
• Use equipment, commercial vacuums, floor buffers, and carpet cleaners. Sweep, mop floors, strip, wax, vacuum, and shampoo (if necessary) carpets.
• Ensure spaces are prepared for the next day by taking out trash, tidying furniture, and dusting surfaces.
• Clean air vents and wash windows, takes inventory and assist on making orders, issues, stores, and custodial supplies and equipment, responds to requests for emergency custodial needs and coordinates special work.
• Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
• Report safety, fire hazards, and major damages for repair, any supplies needed to supervisor.
• Maintain cleaning equipment and ensure they are in good working order.
• Secure facilities after operating hours by locking doors, gates, closing windows, and setting the alarm.
• Communicates in a courteous, professional, and accurate manner in writing, orally, in person, and through electronic means.
• Ensures and maintains the collaboration and partnerships of coworkers and vendors.
• Assess and respond with strategies for interacting with persons from diverse backgrounds, inspects work to ensure it meets standards and is done safely and efficiently.
• Attend in-service education, staff meetings, and health promotion activities.
• Incorporates ethical standards of practice into all interactions with clients and team members.
• Uses DOH policies and procedures to inform decisions; seeks advice from supervisors or other authority; utilizes research or professional organization standards or information to inform decisions.
• Abides by the Florida Department of Health Code of Ethics.
• Strives to uphold the Department of Health's values of I.C.A.R.E.
• Participates in professional development opportunities.
• Able to drive a one (1) ton cargo van.
• Florida Administrative Code Section 215.422 F.S. and Chapter 3A-24.
• Responsible for performing daily inspections and servicing vehicles such as checking water, adding fuel, oil, water, and air.
• Inspects and ensures assigned vehicle is in full operational status and reports Vehicle Coordinator and Supervisor, if any repairs are needed.
• Maintains cleanliness of interior and exterior of assigned vehicle.
• Reports to General Services office all preventative maintenance, repairs, or problems with the operation of the DOHD/COJ vehicle.
• Completes vehicle log and vehicle inspection form daily and submits monthly to the Vehicle Coordinator.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor or management, which may include inspects work to ensure it meets standards and is done safely and efficiently.
• Attending meetings for information or training.
• Perform travel as instructed, in relation to above duties and for professional development.
• Complete computer training and other necessary tasks online.
• Adheres to all policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Cross train throughout department and all activities encompassed, which may include lifting equipment, boxes, etc., of at least 50 lbs.
• Assist in on-the-job training of new staff on routine procedures.
• Performs cleaning functions specific to the assigned facilities and/or based on seasonal/project requirements, moves and rearranges furniture for events and restores rooms after.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Participate in the departmental Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Plan operations including other emergency related functions.
• Evening and weekend assignments may be required and responsibilities at other DOHD sites as necessary.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge: Must be computer literate to complete training and other necessary task online. Must be able to communicate professionally both orally and electronically. Possess working knowledge of the methods, technique, and materials used in custodial work.
• Skills: Active listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Reading comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents. Speaking - talking to others to convey information effectively. Social perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. Time management - Managing one's own time to ensure all assigned tasks are completed in the assigned time. Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. Service orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people. Critical thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Abilities: Considerable physical activity, since physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of the job. Must have physical strength, dexterity, ability to stand and walk for long periods. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Must be able to safely operate general housekeeping equipment, to include but not limited to vacuum cleaner, mop and bucket, broom, duster, general floor care and cleaning equipment. Able to climb ladders and work from heights. Must be able to squat, twist, bend, kneel, reach overhead before and while using tools and performing custodial tasks. Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Oral expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. Speech clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. Written comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. Speech recognition - The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person. Written expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. Category flexibility - The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways. Deductive reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. Information ordering - The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).

Qualifications:

• Minimum one or more years of experience as a custodial worker
• Experience utilizing computer software
• A valid and unrestricted Driver's License
• Experience working with cleaning chemicals
• Must be willing and available if required to work during or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.

Where you will work: Florida Department of Health in Duval County Jacksonville, Florida

The benefits of working for the State of Florida: Working for the State