Job description
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Grade 13
CLOSE DATE
SUMMARY
Work involves assigning and reviewing the work of employees who clean and maintain public buildings, structures and grounds. Work involves the execution of specific rules, regulations, or procedures and is generally is performed in accordance with established procedures but specific instructions may be given on unusual jobs or problems. The supervisor gives additional specific instructions for new, difficult, or unusual assignments. The employee uses initiative in carrying out recurring assignments independently without specific instructions. Work is subject to inspection by a supervisor for compliance with established standards of cleanliness and adherence to instructions. An employee in this classification receives continuing or individual assignments by the supervisor generally indicating work to be done, limitations, quality and quantity expected, deadlines, and priority of assignments. The supervisor assures that the work is technically accurate and in compliance with instructions, established procedures, and guidelines.
TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:
- Cleans and maintains the cleanliness of floors and stairwells using brooms, mops, vacuums, buffers, and other cleaning supplies and equipment.
- Cleans and maintains facility bathrooms using a variety of cleaning chemicals and equipment to keep the restrooms clean and sanitary.
- Maintains building appearance by cleaning building areas using cleaning supplies and equipment to keep the building in a clean and orderly condition.
- Performs routine maintenance activities and makes minor repairs to maintain the operation and safety of the building.
- Controls supplies and equipment from stockroom by monitoring, storing, and issuing supplies and equipment needed to clean and maintain the facility.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The following Minimum Qualifications are required for this job. You must demonstrate possession of these qualifications by providing a detailed description of your related experience in the work history section of your application. Please note that replicating or restating these minimum qualifications or the information from the Personnel Board’s job description as your own work experience will result in your disqualification. Please describe your work experience in your own words to represent the work you have performed that is related to the minimum qualifications for this job.
If you applied to this position in the last 12 months, you do not have to reapply.
This position is subject to close at any time.
- Driver's License.
- Experience operating a floor buffer and other floor machines.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in janitorial work to include following safety protocols.
- Experience using general and commercial cleaning products. Experience prioritizing and planning work activities in order to meet deadlines and/or goals.
- Experience working with the public and providing customer service.
COMPETENCIES:
- Adaptability & Flexibility.
- Customer Service.
- Heavy Equipment & Vehicle Use.
- Learning & Memory.
- Mathematical Skills.
- Oral Communication & Comprehension.
- Planning & Organizing.
- Problem Solving & Decision Making.
- Professionalism & Integrity.
- Reviewing, Inspecting, & Auditing.
- Self-Management & Initiative.
- Small Tool & Equipment Use.
- Teamwork & Interpersonal.
- Technical & Job-Specific Knowledge.
- Written Communication & Comprehension.
CRITICAL KNOWLEDGES:
- Knowledge of basic building maintenance concepts and principles including general carpentry, plumbing, electrical and cleaning processes.
- Knowledge of basic cleaning equipment, compounds and chemicals.
- Knowledge of park and ground construction and maintenance.
- Knowledge of preventative maintenance practices and measures for small equipment and tools.
- Knowledge of procedures and methods for maintaining floors including striping, waxing and buffing floors.
- Knowledge of the proper use, storage, and disposal of various cleaning chemicals.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed both outside and within employer-owned facilities such as offices, workshops, warehouses, or stations. Work involves use of various cleaning equipment such as vacuums, mops, and brooms. Work requires regular exposure to chemicals used in cleaning and disinfecting floors, toilets, sinks, and other surfaces.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Job involves moderate physical exertion required for occasional prolonged periods of standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, balancing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
DISCLAIMER: This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS
Persons requiring special conditions to accommodate a disability when completing the application should contact the Personnel Board at 205-279-3500 before the announcement closing date. Qualified applicants who believe they will need reasonable accommodation in the examination process should complete and submit an Accommodation Request Form. You may obtain an Accommodation Request Form by contacting our ADA Ombudsperson at ADAO@pbjcal.org, or by accessing the "Request for Accommodation" form through the following website:
http://www.pbjcal.org/
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Personnel Board of Jefferson County (Personnel Board) provides a public personnel system based on merit principles. The Personnel Board strives for the constant improvement of the public service by employing and developing the best qualified persons available. The Personnel Board provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, creed, religion, political beliefs, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Employment decisions are made by the Merit System municipality or governmental agency in which the position exists. Each Merit System municipality, agency, or jurisdiction administers its own equal employment opportunity programs in compliance with applicable state and/or federal laws and regulations.
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