Maintenance - Janitor I

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.