Janitorial / Housekeeping

Overview

Title : Full Time Janitorial / Housekeeping

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Department : Facilities

Supervisor : Maintenance Technician

Purpose of Position

Incumbent performs general Janitorial and Housekeeping upkeep of the Boone County Government Buildings and Grounds.

Essential Functions

• Sweeps, mops, polishes and vacuums floors.
• Maintain, clean, and sanitize restrooms.
• Removes and disposes of recyclable materials, trash in wastebaskets, ashtrays, etc.
• Removes snow and ice from walkways outside designated county buildings.
• May maintain lawn and landscaping around designated county buildings.
• Assists in stripping and waxing floors, and cleaning carpets.
• Cleans and disinfects surfaces, including walls, desks, sinks, etc.
• Cleans windows and blinds periodically.
• Moves furniture around government center and courthouse.
• May secure designated county buildings at the end of regular operating hours and turns off lights.
• Performs minor repair and maintenance on county custodial equipment, furniture and fixtures as required.
• Changes light bulbs as required.
• May open designated county buildings for beginning of regular operating hours.
• May be required to work overtime, weekends and holidays as needed.
• May be required to adjust weekly schedule to combine weekday and weekend work times to complete assigned tasks as needed.
• Assists with specifying and advising of needs for custodial supplies and materials.
• Adheres to personnel policies set forth by the County Commissioners.
• Ability to work independently under limited supervision.
• Ability to read and follow general work schedules and instructions.
• Working knowledge of generally accepted cleaning processes, procedures and needs.
• Ability to operate necessary equipment such as lawn mower, sweeper, broom, mop, floor buffer, carpet cleaner (extractor), etc.
• Ability to perform some minor maintenance and repair of custodial equipment.
• Ability to use tact and maintain cooperation with citizens, other County personnel, and contracting organizations.
• Knowledge of IOSHA and Indiana Department of Labor safety regulations.
• Ability to use personal computers and related equipment including Microsoft Office software suite.
• Ability to do moderate lifting.
• Ability to do hands-on cleaning.

Responsibilities

Working Relationships

Working relationships are with supervisor and other County personnel, contractors and vendors, and frequent contact with the general public. Incumbent must have the ability to use tact and discretion to maintain good relationships with citizens, County personnel, and contractors and vendors.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to :

Applicant / Employee Acknowledgement

The job description for the position of Janitorial / House Keeping in the Facilities Department describes the duties and responsibilities in this position. I acknowledge that I have received this job description, and understand that it is not a contract of employment. I am responsible for reading this job description and complying with all job duties, requirements and responsibilities contained herein, and any subsequent revisions.

Is there anything that would keep you from meeting the job duties and requirements as outlined?

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