Housekeeper (Part-Time / Limited Benefit)

Ottawa County; West Olive (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Ottawa County is hiring for a janitorial position at the Ottawa County Jail in West Olive, MI. You will perform daily cleaning of public areas, offices, restrooms, and hallways, and ensure the spaces are neat and safe for staff and the public.

The role requires basic cleaning knowledge, ability to follow safety protocols, and teamwork to support county facilities. Shifts are evenings (4 p.m. – 10 p.m.) on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Qualifications

• Must read and comprehend written instructions and safety labels.
• Basic cleaning techniques and routine methods.
• Knowledge of safety and bloodborne protocols; teamwork is essential.

Responsibilities

• Clean daily in public areas, offices, conference rooms, break rooms, restrooms and hallways.
• Sanitize and dust surfaces; vacuum, mop floors, and dispose of trash.
• Restock supplies and maintain a neat, safe work area according to procedures.
• Follow safety protocols and abide by county policies; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading instructions

Cleaning techniques

Safety protocols

Teamwork

Quality service

Diversity awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Under direct supervision, conducts daily cleaning of assigned facilities. Maintains public areas, offices, conference rooms, break rooms, restrooms and hallways in neat and clean condition for public and employee use.

This position will be working at the located at the Ottawa County Jail at 12130 Fillmore Street, West Olive, MI 49460 and the Ottawa County Family Justice Center at 12240 Fillmore Street, West Olive 49460 with shifts on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. (6 hours/day from 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.)

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conducts the daily cleaning of public areas, offices, conference rooms, courtrooms, breakrooms, restrooms and hallways in assigned facilities.
• Cleans, sanitizes and dusts surfaces including, but not limited to, countertops, tables, desks, workstations, chairs, file cabinets, bookcases and other furniture and furnishings. Vacuums upholstery as appropriate. Cleans walls.
• Removes litter from floors and surfaces and places it in trash receptacles. Empties trash receptacles and office paper recycling containers and replaces liners.
• Cleans and sanitizes microwaves, coffee makers and other small appliances in breakroom kitchenettes.
• Defrosts and cleans refrigerators. Runs breakroom dishwashers.
• Restocks paper and other break room supplies.
• Sweeps and mops floors. Vacuums and spot cleans carpets.
• Cleans and sanitizes restrooms, including all plumbing fixtures; restocks paper products; fills soap dispensers and air freshening units; and cleans and polishes mirrors, towel dispensers and other fixtures.
• Cleans, sanitizes and polishes drinking fountains.
• Maintains the work area in a neat, clean and safe condition.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety protocols and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

High school diploma or GED.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions, labels on cleaning compounds, MSDS data sheets on other notices.
• Basic knowledge of cleaning techniques.
• Basic knowledge of safety and bloodborne protocols.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Commitment to providing quality service to the users of County facilities.
• Ability to interact positively and constructively with coworkers, supervisors, contractors, and members of the general public with diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.

Physical Requirements:

• Must have sufficient visual acuity, with or without corrective lenses, to identify spills and stains requiring intensive cleaning and/or disinfecting.
• Must be able to descend to and ascend from floor and ground level several times per day to remove litter and spot clean carpets.
• Must be able to work with arms extended above shoulder level to dust file cabinets, light fixtures and other features, fixtures and furnishings.
• Must be able to ascend/descend stepladders in order to access features and fixtures located at heights that cannot be reached while standing on the floor.
• Must be able to operate vacuum cleaners.
• Must have sufficient manual strength and dexterity to use brooms and manual carpet sweepers.
• Must be able to tolerate exposure to dirt, dust, mold, mildew and human wastes.
• Must be able to tolerate exposure to custodial cleaning products.
• Must be able to wear all required safety clothing and equipment.

Working Conditions:

While performing the essential functions of this position, the employee is frequently exposed to solvents, detergents, disinfectants, other cleaning compounds, mold, dust, dirt and human wastes. Exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other disease vectors is also possible.

Disclaimer:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Ottawa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.