What are the responsibilities and job description for the Janitor - Extra-Help Janitor position at Merced County?
Examples of Duties
This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for both Full time and Extra-Help vacancies. Extra-Help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week. Extra-Help pay is $18.22 per hour.
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Minimum Qualifications
Some janitorial experience in a commercial or equivalent environment is preferable.
License
Possess a valid California driver's license at time of application and maintain.
Essential Functions
This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for both Full time and Extra-Help vacancies. Extra-Help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week. Extra-Help pay is $18.22 per hour.
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Monitor building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours and checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created.
- Conducts major cleaning of assigned facilities.
- Service, clean, and supply restrooms, empties and cleans waste receptacles.
- Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them.
- Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment, in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
- Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications, strip, seal, finish, and polish floors.
- Notify managers concerning the need for repairs or additions to building operating systems.
- Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, and squeegees. Cleans and maintains furnishings by cleaning, dusting and polishing furniture, woodwork, metal work and cabinets.
- Cleans stairways, hallways, rest rooms, offices, lobbies, ceilings, walls, window shades, light fixtures, interior glass partitions and venetian blinds.
- Assists in moving and arranging furniture and equipment.
- May operate County vehicles to deliver and pick up supplies, equipment and other items as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Some janitorial experience in a commercial or equivalent environment is preferable.
License
Possess a valid California driver's license at time of application and maintain.
Essential Functions
- Perform cleaning, waste removal and equipment & furniture moving in County offices.
- Communicate effectively with others in writing, in person and over the telephone.
- Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses.
- Perform job duties under stressful conditions.
- Respond appropriately to situations.
- Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
- Lift and move with help objects weighing up to 75 pounds.
- Provide outstanding customer service.
- Frequent sitting or standing for extended periods.
- Occasional walking for extended periods over uneven terrain.
- Occasional climbing stairs or ladders.
- Driving, pushing/pulling and bending/squatting.
- Constant use of overall visual capabilities.
- Frequent use of color perception, hand/eye coordination, reading and/or close up work; occasional use of depth perception and peripheral vision.
- Normal dexterity with constant holding, frequent grasping, reaching, repetitive motion and occasional use of hand and shop tools and equipment.
- Constant hearing normal speech, hearing/talking on the telephone and in person;
- Occasional exposure to physical and chemical agents.
- Occasional overtime, weekend, and holiday assignments
- Frequent exposure to outdoor conditions and indoor industrial conditions including heat/cold, dust, chemical residues, allergens, odors, and poor ventilation.
- Regular attendance is an essential function.
- Janitorial supplies and cleaning methods.
- Proper use of janitorial equipment.
- Proper use of materials and procedures used for cleaning purposes.
- Safe work practices.
- Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Clean and care for an assigned area and equipment.
- Follow oral and written instructions.
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
- Read and write at the level required for successful job performance.
- Work on own initiative without close supervision.
Salary : $18