Custodian - Main (Part-Time)

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

Job summary

Yuma County Ag is seeking a custodial staff member to perform routine cleaning and related duties. The role includes sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, disinfecting restrooms, and maintaining floors and surfaces throughout the facilities.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of related work experience. A valid Arizona driver’s license and successful background check are required. Company operates in a safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of related work experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license; background check required.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, vacuum, and mop floors in hallways, offices and restrooms.
• Clean and polish furniture, walls, windows, and blinds; empty waste containers.
• Operate and maintain floor care equipment; assist with stocking and moving items as needed.

Skills

Safety standards

Follow instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

This position is advertised from the minimum to the mid-point hourly rate. Salary will be determined based on education and experience at the time of offer.

NATURE OF WORK

Under close supervision, performs work of routine difficulty in cleaning, custodial, and delivery duties; this position has department specific responsibility.

(Illustrative Only) Responsible for sweeping, vacuuming and mopping floors in hallways, stairways and offices; wipes, dusts and polishes furniture and metalwork; cleans and polishes woodwork, walls, windows and window blinds; empties ashtrays, recycle bins and waste paper baskets; straightens and arranges desks, chairs, book cases and other office furniture; cleans and disinfects/sanitizes and services/stocking lavatories and rest rooms' cleans water fountains and wash basins; opens and closes doors and windows; operates and maintains floor care equipment; cleans/washes down outside areas and walkways immediately surrounding the building; as required; responds to emergency and urgent clean-up situations, such as spills, leaks, floods, etc; assists with lifting and moving heavy objects such as desk, office file cabinets, tables, etc; identifies and reports maintenance issues to Supervisor and/or on-call Maintenance staff; mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specification; cleans up spills and unsafe conditions in a timely manner and according to procedures; disposes of hazardous waste and contaminated materials using approved disposal methods; loads and unloads supplies and equipment; may assemble new furniture/items as needed; may paint or repair items as needed; regular and reliable attendance is required; performs other duties as assigned.

High School Diploma or GED equivalent; AND one year of related work experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience; must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license; requires successful completion of a background check.

Knowledge of: County policies and procedures; the materials, methods, and practices used in cleaning and sanitizing buildings and grounds, and related custodial operations; occupational hazards and safety precautions.

Skill in: Maintaining safety standards; following written and verbal instructions.

Ability to: Lift 40 pounds; work in varying extreme weather conditions; bend, kneel, squat, pull, and push on a repeated basis; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers; follow written and verbal instructions; stand and bend; walk and stoop; perform the essential functions of the job specifications with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; generally, the job requires 30% bending, 20% walking, 20% stooping and 30% standing; the job is performed under varying weather conditions and may be exposed to chemical fumes and hazardous materials.

EOE/AA/ADAAA/M/F/V/D DRUG FREE WORKPLACE