Custodial Worker 2-Ppmr

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

13d • $16 • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, provides basic janitorial and/or minor maintenance services in various administrative, maintenance, or other DEMA operated government facilities. This role involves cleaning hard-surfaced floors (including stripping, finishing/refinishing), walls, and carpeting. The Custodial Worker 2 also assists in inventorying, ordering, and distributing job-related supplies. Responsibilities include changing bulbs, tubes, ballasts, and A/C filters. The position may involve assisting in general grounds keeping functions and training new team members. Additionally, the role may involve working with or supervising DOC minimum-security inmates. The employee actively participates in promoting a continuous improvement workplace culture through teamwork, root cause problem-solving, standard operating procedures, and review of performance metrics.

Requirements

• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures established for work area.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and practices.
• Knowledge of operations and care of vacuum cleaners, scrubbing/polishing machines, and other custodial equipment.
• Knowledge of chemical reactions of cleaning products and their use on certain types of surfaces.
• Knowledge of tools, safety procedures and light mechanical operations including plumbing and lighting.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations to supervise inmates.
• Knowledge of methodology to perform assigned tasks.
• Skilled in the uses of vacuum cleaners, scrubbing/polishing machines, and other custodial equipment.
• Ability to organize and manage time.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to identify training needs.
• Ability to teach operation and care of commercial custodial equipment.
• Ability to identify and correct unsafe work areas.
• Ability to record and report expendable supplies and equipment inventories.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to supervise DOC minimum security prisoners.
• Ability to adjust or change work assignments within pre-established limits.
• Possession of and ability to retain a current, valid Arizona state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment.
• Must maintain acceptable driving records and complete any required driver training.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation.
• Must be able to pass fingerprint and security clearance check.
• Must be willing and able to supervise DOC minimum-security inmates.
• Must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• Previous training and experience in custodial work.
• A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is not required but would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Empty trash, sweep, wet mop, and clean fixtures in the restrooms. Ensure supplies (toilet tissue, soap, and paper towels) are replenished.
• Empty wastepaper baskets, sweep, dust mop, and wet mop when necessary for various offices.
• Dust or clean furniture, fixtures, windowsills, registers, doors, walls, and windows.
• Distribute supplies from storage area, clean equipment, replace light bulbs/fluorescent tubes. Ensure storage areas, supply cabinets and buildings are secured after use.
• Assist or perform the stripping of wax, re-wax, and polish floors.
• Assist or do the vacuuming, cleaning, and shampooing of carpets.
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position.
• Supervision of Inmates is as needed.

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
• Paid Parental Leave program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed