Jail Services Attendant

City of Santa Monica; Santa Monica (CA); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The City of Santa Monica is seeking a Jail Services Attendant to provide custodial services for the Police Department jail facility. You will perform routine cleaning tasks, including floors, restrooms, and cells, while ensuring safety and security measures are followed.

No diploma is required, but strong reading/English communication and six months of janitorial experience in a law enforcement context are preferred. Background checks will be conducted.

Qualifications

• Read, write and communicate in English.
• Six months of recent, paid janitorial experience within a law enforcement agency or as a Custodian with the City of Santa Monica that includes use of power cleaning equipment.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions in English; safety rules and procedures must be followed.

Responsabilités

• Provides custodial services to the Police Department jail facility.
• Sweeps and mops floors.
• Washes, strips, buffs and waxes floors.
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms and cells, including washing mattresses and fixtures.
• Stocks restrooms with supplies and replenishes where needed.
• May operate City vehicles and drive small utility vehicles.
• Performs minor maintenance and repairs to facilities and equipment.
• Assists in feeding prisoners and performing laundry duties.

Connaissances

Cleaning tools

Safe lifting

Basic mathematics

Customer service

Formation

English reading/writing ability

Outils

Power cleaning equipment

Cleaning supplies handling

Description du poste

Looking to Work Within Law Enforcement as a Civilian? Join Us as a Jail Services Attendant!

As a Jail Services Attendant, you'll play a vital role in providing custodial services to our Police Department's jail facility by ensuring a safe and clean environment for both staff and detainees.

No high school diploma or GED is required for this position, but sufficient training and experience to read, write, and communicate in English are essential. Join a supportive team where your contributions are valued and recognized. We offer competitive pay and benefits. Please note that a thorough background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.

Job Summary

• Provides custodial services to the Police Department jail facility.
• Sweeps and mops floors.
• Washes, strips, buffs and waxes floors.
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms.
• Cleans and washes walls, windows and mirrors.
• Stocks and replenishes restrooms with supplies.
• Collects and removes trash.
• Cleans stoves, ovens, refrigerators, freezers, sink areas, microwave ovens, cupboards and the kitchen area.
• Cleans jail cells including washing mattresses, bunks, toilets and sinks.
• Sweeps, dusts and mops floors.
• Vacuums and shampoos carpets.
• Secures buildings, including doors, gates, and windows.
• Orders cleaning supplies.
• Replaces various light bulbs.
• May drive a City vehicle or other small utility vehicle.
• Performs minor maintenance and repairs to City facilities and equipment or refers problems to appropriate staff.
• Assists in feeding prisoners and performing laundry duties.
• Follows applicable safety rules and regulations.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

• Cleaning tools, solutions and cleaning equipment.
• Safe lifting and work practices.
• Basic mathematics.
• Effective customer service techniques.

Ability to:

• Follow oral and written instructions in English.
• Perform continuous physical labor, including bending and lifting.
• Operate power cleaning equipment, such as buffers, steam cleaners, scrubbers, and vacuums.
• Mix and measure solvents and chemicals.
• May be required to learn simple plumbing, painting and carpentry repair techniques.
• Provide effective customer service.
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with City employees and the public.

Skill in:

• Reading and understanding labels, directions and work orders.

Education, Training and Experience

Sufficient training and experience to read, write and communicate in English.

Six months of recent, paid janitorial experience within a law enforcement agency or as a Custodian with the City of Santa Monica which has included the use of power cleaning equipment.

Licenses and Certificates

Possession of a valid Class C driver license.

Background Investigations

Candidates who have successfully completed all prior phases of the selection process will be subject to a thorough background investigation.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

The City of Santa Monica is a progressive, inclusive and culturally-rich community. As leaders in public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a highly-talented workforce where people of diverse races, religions, cultures and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and where their differences make a positive impact.

The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to build balanced teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create a workplace that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our employees. Join us!

Requests for Accommodations

Special assistance with the application and examination process is available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Call [phone] (Hearing Impaired Only).

Please note the request for reasonable accommodations must be made to Human Resources at least three work days prior to the examination.