Custodian - Facilities (Prescott)

Yavapai County; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Yavapai County in the Facilities Department is seeking full-time Custodians to perform routine cleaning in County buildings on evening shifts (5:00 pm–1:00 am). Workdays may vary, with duties including dusting, mopping, restroom cleaning, and reporting repairs.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid Arizona driver’s license. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work independently or under supervision is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
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Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain County facilities, including dusting, mopping, scrubbing, polishing, carpet spotting and cleaning restrooms, entries, walkway, and glass.

Skills

General cleaning procedures

Chemical usage

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Verbal and written communication

Relationship building

Organization and detail

Independent work

Work in jail environment

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.

• 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.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

No experience required.

Additional Requirements:

Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.

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