Custodian
The County of Santa Cruz is seeking a Custodian to join the team in the General Services Department! We offer a generous benefits package which includes annual leave, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, and CalPERS retirement benefits!
Salary: $3,931 – 4,971 / Month
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THE JOB: Under supervision, provide care and cleaning for assigned areas in and around County buildings, offices, institutions and other facilities; and perform other duties as required.
THE REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS: License Requirements: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License is required for some positions. Background Investigation: Fingerprinting is required. Special Working Conditions: Exposure to variable temperatures; cramped work spaces; heights, such as on ladders; strong and unpleasant odors and fumes; noise; the possibility of exposure to infectious materials which might cause chronic disease or death; the possibility of exposure to toxic substances or chemical irritants; and for some positions, disturbing situations, such as cleaning the morgue after an autopsy.
Other Special Requirements: Availability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and for emergencies, as needed.
Knowledge: Some knowledge of the methods, materials, and equipment used in cleaning and caring for floors, walls, fixtures and furniture.
Ability to: Quickly learn and apply the approved methods of cleaning and caring for buildings and equipment; read and understand signs, labels, work schedules and simple instructions and procedures; understand and apply rules and written and oral directions; enter simple information on forms, such as time cards and other records; follow safety policies, procedures and practices; learn to operate floor care machines; learn and apply aseptic cleaning procedures and infection control as related to custodial services is required for some positions; learn and apply safety practices and toxic materials handling procedures; interact effectively with others; perform heavy manual labor which includes moving furniture and custodial equipment and lifting items such as garbage cans and five-gallon containers of wax which weigh up to 75 pounds; perform tasks which require manual dexterity, such as repairing cleaning equipment; perform tasks which require coordination and balance, such as washing windows while standing on ledges, changing light bulbs while standing on a ladder, and using floor buffers; distinguish colors to determine containment of toxic waste products; and distinguish sounds, such as warning signals over the sounds of machinery.
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