Custodian - Animal Services

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• Performs routine floor maintenance including, but not limited to, sweeping, mopping, and spot-cleaning.
• Cleans and dusts tables, chairs, counters, shelving, and other furniture. 
• Collects and properly disposes of trash throughout the shelter. 
• Cleans restrooms, breakroom areas, meeting/educational rooms, lobbies, and exam rooms, 
• Restock bathrooms with necessary supplies. 
• Cleans windows, windowsills, blinds, filing cabinets, air conditioning vents, mirrors, showers, and light fixture covers.
• Makes semi-skilled repairs on buildings and notifies supervisors concerning major work.
• Pet laundry duties.
• Washing and disinfecting pet dishes. 
• Assist with receiving, sorting, and putting away donations.
• Drives and/or operates a county vehicle or equipment and must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.
• Performs other duties as required.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 6 months experience performing general custodial duties.
• Semi-skilled handyman experience preferred.

• Ability to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) in a clear, confident manner using proper grammar.
• Ability to work after normal business hours (including nights and/or weekends).
• Ability to use personal protection equipment properly.
• Knowledge of cleaning supplies, chemicals, and equipment.
• Ability to use designated disinfectants with the correct ratio and contact time.
• Ability to properly handle animal waste, animal dander, surgical waste, human waste, bodily fluids, etc.        
• Requires ability to maintain courteous and effective relations with County staff, elected officials, community interest groups and the public.

• Valid Florida Driver License or must obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida.
• Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days certification in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses:
  • IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS); and
  • IS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System

• Requires standing and walking throughout the entire day.
• The job involves frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
• The job requires frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, balancing, twisting, reaching above shoulders, and occasional crawling and climbing.
• The job requires the completion of tasks that involve simple grasping, pushing, pulling, operating foot controls/levers, and driving automotive equipment.
• The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing, and speaking.
• The job may risk exposure to extreme noise, animal waste, animal dander, surgical waste, human waste, and bodily fluids.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.  Emergency response duties may also include driving and/or operating a county vehicle or equipment and employees must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.

PLEASE REVIEW THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ON POSTING AND COMMUNICATE HOW YOU MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR APPLICATION/RESUME. MINIMUM REQUIEMENTS MUST BE MET TO BE CONSIDERED. Applications will be carefully reviewed to assess qualifications. Selected applicants will be interviewed to determine who will be hired for the job. The kind and length of related work experience, training and education shown on the application/resume will be an important consideration in the screening process. Relevant experience that is not gained through work experience should be explained in the additional information section of the application.

Must successfully pass a criminal background check, pre-employment physical examination, and drug screen. Drug screens will be in accordance with the Drug Free Workplace Act and/or the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.

Citrus County, Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.  

Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), marital status, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected trait.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.

Pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes or the “Public Records Law,” applications, resumes and personnel records are subject to public inspections. Details regarding the “Public Records Law”/ “The Sunshine Law” / Florida Statutes and the statutory exemptions are available on websites such as the Florida Office of the Attorney General, Florida Senate and Florida Legislature. Additionally, Citrus County Board of County Commissioners Public Information section is located on our website.