Facilities Service Assistant

Job Title

Janitorial Facilities Services Assistant

Job Description

This position assists in the maintenance of county buildings, the moving of county furniture and the maintaining of county grounds.

An employee in this position has the primary responsibility for the care and cleaning of offices, detention centers, and public areas of county buildings and grounds adjacent to the buildings. May also be required to move furniture in connection with interdepartmental relocation, meeting set ups and public gatherings.

Examples Of Duties

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

Maintains cleanliness of the Greensboro Detention Center, High Point Detention Center and the Guilford County Juvenile Detention Center.

Maintains cleanliness of county buildings by sweeping, mopping, dusting, wiping walls & chairs, cleaning door glass & windows, sanitizing phones, waxing, buffing tile floors, vacuuming, spot cleaning carpet, sanitizing and stocking restrooms, emptying trash using necessary cleaning tools and supplies in accordance with OSHA regulations.

Maintains cleanliness of county properties by trimming bushes and trees, removing debris, cutting grass, and sweeping parking garages with the use of gardening tools, lawn mowers and sweepers.

Recruitment Standards Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge of basic cleaning procedures.

Considerable knowledge of cleaning materials and equipment used in a housekeeping and grounds operation.

Ability to read and comprehend instructions.

Knowledge of minor repairs to buildings and grounds equipment.

Ability to work in variety of temperatures and conditions.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

High school graduation or equivalent and one year of janitorial, building maintenance, and / or grounds experience OR a combination of education and experience that would provide the necessary knowledge, skills and competencies to perform the essential duties and tasks of this position. Valid drivers' license required.

Special Requirements

Position is subject to overtime with the potential for after-hours work due to urgent and / or emergency situations.

Position is expected to work during inclement weather.

Position requires a law enforcement background check and fingerprinting through NC SBI.

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands

Must be able to perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking and repetitive motions. Heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Work Conditions

Work is performed inside and out in varying conditions including loud noise. Hazards may include occasional exposure to health risk of infection when cleaning up body fluids.

May Require Driving

This position may require driving for this position whether driving a County owned or personal vehicle to conduct county business. Motor Vehicle Reports may be verified for valid driver's license and that the driving record is compatible with the county's driving criteria.

If a personal vehicle is operated for county business, proper insurance must be maintained as per Guilford County's vehicle use policy.

Special Note

This generic class description gives an overview of the job class, its essential job functions, and recommended job requirements. However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is available a completed job questionnaire with a physical abilities checklist which can give further details about that one specific position. Those documents should be reviewed before initiating a selection process. They can provide additional detailed information on which to base various personnel actions and can assist management in making legal and defensible personnel decisions.