Custodian - Facilities (Prescott)

Yavapai County Government • Prescott, AZ

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Department is seeking full-time Custodians to perform routine custodial and cleaning tasks in designated areas of County buildings on assigned shifts. Most positions work evening hours from 5:00 pm to 1:00 am, though some exceptions may apply. Workdays may vary.

The position cleans and maintains County facilities, including dusting, mopping, scrubbing, polishing, carpet spotting, and cleaning restrooms, entries, walkways, and glass with appropriate cleaning solutions. It also involves caring for equipment, identifying and reporting repair needs, and maintaining an inventory of cleaning supplies for assigned buildings. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

The work takes place in various indoor and outdoor locations and in all weather conditions. It includes exposure to loud noise, blood-borne pathogens, dust, fumes, mist, and chemicals. The role requires physical activity such as repeated bending or stooping, moving and handling heavy objects, standing for extended periods, repetitive arm, finger, and wrist movements, and lifting up to 50 pounds. The Custodian may work in a jail environment and around inmates in secured areas, and must use personal protective equipment when working with cleaning fluids and chemicals.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• No experience required.
• Valid Arizona driver’s license.
• Knowledge of general cleaning procedures, proper chemical usage, custodial procedures and materials, custodial equipment operation, occupational hazards, and required preventative measures.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, in person and by telephone, with the public and employees.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions; perform manual labor; and work independently or under close supervision.
• Ability to work in a jail environment and around inmates in secured areas.
• Ability to mix and work with cleaning fluids, chemicals, or similar solutions using personal protective equipment.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
• Ability to keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
• Ability to remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
• Ability to handle confidential matters and maintain discretion.
• Ability to act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.
• Ability to bend or stoop repeatedly or continually; move, lift, push, and pull a variety of heavy objects; stand for extended periods; and perform frequent repetitive movements of the arms, fingers, and wrists.
• Sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech ability to communicate effectively in person and by telephone.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain County facilities, including dusting, mopping, scrubbing, polishing, carpet spotting, and cleaning restrooms, entries, walkways, and glass using appropriate cleaning solutions.
• Care for custodial equipment, including cleaning it and changing belts and bags.
• Identify and report repair needs.
• Maintain an inventory of cleaning supplies for assigned buildings.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED