Custodian

JOB SUMMARY

The Department of General Services is recruiting for a Custodian to join their team!

Under general supervision, to maintain county buildings and facilities in a clean, orderly and safe condition and to monitor in a watch person capacity an assigned building or area.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill any future opening(s) of this classification or other similar classifications, including Part-Time and Extra Help, for up to six months.

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EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other related duties may be required or assigned.

• Maintains buildings and facilities in a clean and orderly condition; cleans and disinfects offices and meeting rooms; dusts and waxes fixtures and furniture; sweeps, mops, strips, waxes, and/or buffs floors; washes walls and windows; scours, disinfects and re-stocks restrooms; empties and cleans waste receptacles; vacuums and shampoos carpets.
• Maintains and stores tools and equipment used in daily operation.
• Rearranges room furniture to proper position.
• Monitors for trespassers, fire or equipment malfunction; secures doors and windows.
• Reports needed repairs to supervising custodian.
• Replenishes work materials as needed.
• Sets up facilities for meetings as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

The hazards associated with cleaning compounds/agents; the methods, materials and equipment used in basic janitorial work; the effect of cleaning compounds/agents on floors, walls and glass.

Ability to:

Understand and follow written and oral instructions; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; meet the physical requirements of the job; work with minimal supervision; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the scope of employment; operate buffer, carpet cleaner and vacuum cleaner.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education, training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. Previous work experience in janitorial or custodial work is desirable.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Essential Duties require the following physical skills and work requirements:

Requires the ability to exert a considerable amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects; exert moderate to extensive amount of physical effort involving stooping, crouching, climbing and lifting in performance of manual labor; operate a variety of tools, equipment and vehicles used in performance of daily tasks; ability to work around electrical currents, cleaning chemicals and toxic waste in a safe manner.

Disaster Service Workers:

All Sutter County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to perform certain emergency services at the direction of the department and/or County.

License or Certificate:

This classification may require a valid California driver’s license.Recruitment Process The recruitment process for this position includes completing an application and participating in oral interview(s). Please notify the Human Resources Department prior to the final filing date for this position if you believe you have a disability, which would make it difficult to participate in any portion of the recruitment process and would require reasonable accommodation. Sutter County reserves the right to require medical documentation concerning the need for accommodation. Offers of employment are contingent upon investigation of employment history, references, drug testing, medical review/exam and fingerprinting in addition to other appropriate requirements of the position.

NOTE: Sutter County utilizes E-Verify to confirm the eligibility of employees to work in the United States.

The County of Sutter is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Sutter County encourages both incumbents and individuals who have been offered employment to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Benefits

Please turn mobile devices horizontal/landscape for best mobile viewing. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits. Extra-help employees working more than 30 hours per week MAY be eligible for some benefits.

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