Facilities Janitor

Description

UPDATED SCHEDULE

Tuesday through Friday 6:00 AM to 3:30 PM. (Work occasional nights and weekends as fairgrounds scheduling deems appropriate.)  

DEFINITION/SCOPE OF WORK 

This is semi-skilled work performing a variety of general building janitorial tasks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

(The following examples are illustrative only and are not intended to be all-inclusive.)

· Performs cleaning duties in all Elbert County facilities including offices, halls, conference rooms, restrooms, and fairgrounds; sweeps, mops, vacuums offices, and meeting rooms; cleans and sanitizes restrooms and water fountains, collects, and disposes of trash; replenishes supplies; unstops sinks and toilets and reports the need for repairs to maintenance staff; dusts and polishes woodwork and furniture; washes walls, ceilings, windows, window coverings, sills, woodwork, and doors.

· Supervision may be minimal due to specific procedures on standardized, routine, and repetitive assignments; work may be reviewed at completion for quality and completeness.

· Performs work duties independently and within prescribed procedures;

· Work involves daily contact with other County employees and the public;

· Assists with snow and ice removal adjacent to buildings;

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND ABILITIES

· High School diploma/GED and general janitorial experience preferred;

· General knowledge of safety standards and practices;

· Ability to follow oral and written instructions; 

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees and the public;

· Use of the computer for electronic communication may be requested;

· Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions;

· Ability to operate mechanized cleaning equipment;

· Valid State of Colorado driver’s license with acceptable motor vehicle record;

· Must receive acceptable background check;

· This is a safety-sensitive position that is subject to random drug testing.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is generally scheduled Monday through Thursday although may involve on-call duty requiring working some weekends and holidays. Travel by vehicle is required to reach work sites. The incumbent is exposed to the following environmental factors: work in or near fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration; must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and be able to perform physical labor up to nine hours a day (squatting, bending, working from a kneeling position) and operating mechanized cleaning equipment.

Physical Activities:

Grade Scale: Frequently/Occasionally/Never

Driving:   Frequently

Balancing: Frequently

Bending/Stooping: Frequently

Twisting: Frequently

Squatting/Crouching: Frequently

Kneeling:  Frequently

Crawling:  Occasionally

Climbing Stairs:   Frequently

Climbing Ladders:  Occasionally

Reaching at Shoulder Level:  Frequently

Reaching Below Shoulder Level:   Frequently

Reaching Above Shoulder Level:   Frequently

Standing/Walking:  Frequently

Lifting: 1 lb Minimum/50 lbs Maximum

Carrying: 1 lb Minimum/50 lbs Maximum

Push/Pull: 1 lb Minimum/50 lbs Maximum