Custodian I (Grade 3)

Yuma County•Yuma, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under close supervision, the Custodian I travels between multiple County buildings to perform routine cleaning, custodial, and delivery duties. The role includes cleaning and sanitizing indoor spaces and nearby outdoor areas, responding to urgent cleanup situations, handling supplies and equipment, and assisting with moving heavy objects. Regular and reliable attendance is required. The position is advertised from the minimum to the midpoint hourly rate; salary will be determined based on education and experience at the time of offer. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and one year of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, and must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license. County employment requires successful completion of a background check. Sheriff’s Department employment requires a thorough background investigation satisfactory to the Department. The work requires lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling, as well as stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. The job generally involves 30% bending, 20% walking, 20% stooping, and 30% standing. Work is performed under varying weather conditions and may involve exposure to chemical fumes and hazardous materials.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent and one year of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license.
Successfully complete a background check for County employment.
For Sheriff’s Department employment, pass a thorough background investigation to the satisfaction of the Yuma County Sheriff’s Department.
Knowledge of County policies and procedures.
Knowledge of materials, methods, and practices used in cleaning and sanitizing buildings and grounds and related custodial operations.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
Skill in maintaining safety standards and following written and verbal instructions.
Ability to lift 40 pounds.
Ability to work in varying extreme weather conditions.
Ability to bend, kneel, squat, pull, and push repeatedly; stand and bend; and walk and stoop.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Regular and reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

Sweep, vacuum, and mop floors in hallways, stairways, and offices.
Wipe, dust, and polish furniture and metalwork; clean and polish woodwork, walls, windows, and window blinds.
Empty ashtrays, recycling bins, and wastepaper baskets.
Straighten and arrange desks, chairs, bookcases, and other office furniture.
Clean, disinfect, sanitize, and restock lavatories and restrooms; clean water fountains and wash basins.
Open and close doors and windows.
Operate and maintain floor-care equipment.
Clean and wash down outside areas and walkways immediately surrounding buildings as required.
Respond to emergency and urgent cleanup situations, including spills, leaks, and floods.
Assist with lifting and moving heavy objects such as desks, office file cabinets, and tables.
Identify and report maintenance issues to a Supervisor and/or on-call Maintenance staff.
Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions according to specifications.
Clean up spills and unsafe conditions promptly and according to procedures.
Dispose of hazardous waste and contaminated materials using approved methods.
Load and unload supplies and equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.