Senior Building Service Worker

Summary of Duties:

Provides leadership and instruction to a team of minimum security inmates to accomplish the Cleaning/Janitorial services to assigned public facilities, buildings and structures and in so doing, assuring all necessary custodial tasks are completed on a daily basis and in a timely manner.          

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:   

• Implements a broad range of commercial janitorial/commercial standards and procedures developed by the Hall County Buildings Maintenance Department. Oversees a crew of Minimum Security inmates to efficiently accomplish the following custodial tasks in county buildings.
• Cleans restrooms,  including scrubbing and cleaning urinals, toilets, sweeping and mopping the floors, emptying the trash, wiping the mirrors, and cleaning the sinks; replaces all paper products including toilet paper and hand towels as necessary.
• Empties the trash, vacuums the floor and cleans all assigned areas facilities including court rooms, meeting rooms, and offices; Vacuums carpeted floors; Sweeps and Mops Hard and Resilient Floors; cleans ash trays.
• Dusts and cleans windows, walls, hallways, elevators, stairs, closets, shelves, and storage areas; polishes desks and railings as necessary.
• Performs minor maintenance tasks on equipment.
• Completes report forms on daily work per location. This form includes lights which have burned out and other deficiencies or maintenance concerns in the field observation section.  Checks inventory and orders supplies from the Operations Manager.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.
• Performs other related duties as required. 

Minimum Qualifications Required:

Education and Experience:

• Must be a High School Graduate or GED equivalent.
• Must have at least 2 years experience in  Commercial Janitorial/Custodial work.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid Class I Driver's License and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to supervise team of low security inmates.
• Knowledge of cleaning and maintenance methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of the tools, materials, equipment and practices of custodial work.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting and routine cleaning. 
• Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions.  
• Ability to exercise care in the use of cleaning materials.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.

ADA Minimum Qualifications:

Physical Ability: Essential functions frequently require the ability to move oneself about the job site by walking; maintain body equilibrium to prevent failing when walking, standing, crouching or navigating narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces; push or pull items; repetitively use hand/arms/legs; grasp items; and move/transport items weighing up to 25lbs. Incumbents frequently must handle stress and emotions; concentrate on tasks; discriminate colors; and examine/observe details. Essential functions frequently require the ability to direct others; maintain stamina during the workday; meet deadlines; operate equipment; and stay organized.

Essential functions occasionally require the ability to remain in a stationary position (sitting/standing); bend body downward and forward by bending spine and legs, twisting at the waist, hips or knees;  ascend and descend ladders, stairs, and ramps; reach overhead; position oneself by crouching or kneeling; and move/transport items weighing between 26lbs and 50lbs. Incumbents occasionally must be able to think analytically; remember names and other details; make decisions; and adjust to changes. Essential functions occasionally require the ability to attend work related meetings and trainings; handle confidential information; and use math/calculations.

Sensory Ability: Essential Functions require the ability to use effective verbal and written communication; and use of hand/eye coordination and fine manipulation to use tools and equipment.

Environmental Factors: Essential functions are frequently performed with exposure to biological and chemical hazards; dirt/mud, fumes, gasses, odors, and dust; vibration; and wet, slippery floors/surfaces. Incumbents frequently work alone or with others.

Essential functions are occasionally performed with exposure to electrical and sharp objects/tools hazards; extreme dry environments; adverse environmental conditions, including inclement weather; extreme hot or cold temperatures; grease and oil; moving mechanical parts; and extreme noise.

Incumbents regularly must be able to work around equipment/machinery; drive county vehicles and other equipment; and walk on uneven ground. 

This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive.  It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job.  The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification.