Janitor

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This class is responsible for performing the full range of janitorial duties. Positions may be assigned either to a projects crew, a building or buildings, a designated area to clean, or may perform a combination of these duties.

Typical Tasks/Representative Duties:

TYPICAL TASKS:

Cleans, sweeps, and mops floors in all areas;

Dusts and polishes furniture, woodwork, and metal work in all areas;

Maintains restrooms in a clean and sanitary condition and replenishes supplies;

Empties waste receptacles and ash trays and disposes of trash;

Empties recycle receptacles and dispose in recycle bins;

Moves and arranges furniture and office equipment;

Operates dehumidifier to disinfect rooms;

Cleans, disinfects, and polishes water fountains;

Locks office doors and turns out the lights;

Crushes glass receptacles;

Sets up furniture and prepares rooms for special functions;

Patrols designated areas making systematic inspections of buildings;

Closes and locks buildings;

Turns off lights;

Observes and reports conditions which may indicate vandalism, illegal entry, or fire hazard;

Prepares simple records, such as: time of rounds or a description of incidents.

Strips, waxes, and buffs floors; operates and maintains heavy floor care equipment used in work;

Vacuums carpets and draperies;

Shampoos carpets;

Replaces light bulbs or florescent tubes;

Washes walls and inside windows;

Disinfects public telephones;

Minor Bio-hazardous clean-up and disposal;

Performs other related duties as required.

Employment Standards/Typical Qualifications:

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

Some assignments may require possession of a valid California driver's license. A minimum of one year of experience working in the field of industrial or office janitorial services is highly desirable. Submission to a background investigation upon offer of employment is required.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Methods, materials, and equipment used in janitorial work.

ABILITY TO:

Perform routine janitorial duties;

Learn the approved methods of cleaning and caring for buildings and equipment; learn to operate heavy floor care machines after minimal instruction;

Read and understand signs, labels, and work schedules written in English;

Understand and carry out oral and written directions;

Get along well with others;

Lift and move heavy items and work in high places;

Willingness to work on Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and at night.

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