Job Description

The Facilities Department is seeking full-time Custodians that perform various routine custodial and cleaning tasks in designated areas of County buildings on assigned shifts. Most positions are evening hours 5:00 pm - 1:00 am, though some exceptions may apply. Workdays may vary.
Major Duties, Responsibilities

• Cleans and maintains County facilities, including dusting, mopping, scrubbing, polishing, carpet spotting and cleaning restrooms, entries, walkway, and glass using appropriate cleaning solutions.
• Performs equipment care, including cleaning and changing belts and bags.
• Identifies and reports repair needs and maintains inventory of cleaning supplies for assigned buildings.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience:
No experience required.
Additional Requirements:
Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license.
Other Skills
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:

• General cleaning procedures.
• Proper chemical usage.
• Procedures, materials, and operation of equipment used in custodial work.
• Occupational hazards and required preventative measures.

Skill in:

• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Organization and adherence to detail.

Ability to:

• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Perform manual labor.
• Work both independently and under close supervision.
• Work in jail environment and around inmates in secured areas.
• Mix and work with cleaning fluids, chemicals, or similar solutions using personal protective equipment.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
• Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
• Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
• Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.
• Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

Work Environment:
The work environment is associated with various indoor and outdoor locations, in all weather conditions and includes exposure to loud noise, blood borne pathogens, dust, fumes, mist, and chemicals.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to bend or stoop repeatedly or continually over time; move, lift, push, pull a variety of heavy objects; mix and work with cleaning fluids, chemicals, or similar solutions using normal protective equipment; remain in a standing position for extended periods of time. Sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech ability to communicate effective in-person and telephonically. Capable of frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Additional Job Information:
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Grade: 1
Classification: Classified
Safety Sensitive: Yes
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Yavapai County Government offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to
Full-Time employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes but is not limited to:
10 Paid Holidays Per Year
Annual Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
Life Insurance
Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
Retirement Plans
Sick Leave
Tuition Reimbursement Program
ELECTIVE COVERAGE
457 Deferred Compensation Program
Dependent Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Short-Term Disability
Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)
PLEASE NOTE
Part-Time, Temporary and Seasonal employees accrue Sick Leave based on hours worked.
Part-Time employees have limited benefits available.
Temporary and Seasonal employees are not eligible to accrue Annual Leave.

Skills Required