Animal Services Custodian

Custodian Position

The Custodian performs semi-skilled janitorial duties cleaning and maintaining the inside, outside and grounds of Citrus County Animal Services in a team environment working together to ensure a positive experience for citizens and pets visiting Animal Services. The schedule for this full-time position is Tuesday through Saturday, 1 : 00 PM to 10 : 00 PM and is located in Inverness, Florida.

Essential Functions :

• 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.
• Restocks 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.
• Assists 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.

Minimum Requirements :

Emergency Response / Recovery Activities :

Employee Benefits at a Glance :

Basis of Rating :

Must successfully pass a criminal background check, 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.