Jail Services Attendant

City of Santa Monica•Santa Monica, CA

About The Position

Provides custodial services to the Police Department jail facility, helping maintain a safe and clean environment for staff and detainees. The position also assists with feeding prisoners and laundry duties, secures buildings, and performs minor maintenance or refers problems to appropriate staff. Applicants must complete a thorough background investigation as part of the selection process.

Requirements

Sufficient training and experience to read, write, and communicate in English; no high school diploma or GED is required.
Six months of recent, paid janitorial experience within a law enforcement agency or as a Custodian with the City of Santa Monica, including use of power cleaning equipment.
Possession of a valid Class C driver license.
Knowledge of cleaning tools, solutions, and equipment; safe lifting and work practices; basic mathematics; and 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; provide effective customer service; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees and the public.
May be required to learn simple plumbing, painting, and carpentry repair techniques.
Skill in reading and understanding labels, directions, and work orders.
Applicants must submit an online City application and required supplemental questions. A written examination is the selection test; candidates who pass the prior selection phases are subject to a thorough background investigation.

Responsibilities

Sweep and mop floors; wash, strip, buff, and wax floors.
Clean and disinfect restrooms, and replenish restroom supplies.
Clean walls, windows, mirrors, kitchen areas, appliances, cupboards, sinks, and jail cells, including mattresses, bunks, toilets, and sinks.
Vacuum and shampoo carpets.
Collect and remove trash.
Secure buildings, including doors, gates, and windows.
Order cleaning supplies and replace light bulbs.
May drive a City vehicle or other small utility vehicle.
Perform minor maintenance and repairs to City facilities and equipment, or refer problems to appropriate staff.
Assist with feeding prisoners and performing laundry duties.
Follow applicable safety rules and regulations.
Perform other related duties as assigned.