Janitor

City of Wilsonville•Public Works - Wilsonville, OR

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Wilsonville is seeking an entry-level Janitor for its Facilities team. This position performs routine manual, janitorial, groundskeeping, customer service, and minor maintenance duties to help keep City buildings, facilities, and grounds clean, sanitary, safe, and welcoming. The work supports the Facilities Maintenance division and contributes to the public’s experience of City spaces. The Janitor works independently within established policies and procedures and reports directly to the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor or Parks Supervisor. The position may also receive direction from other Public Works and Parks Maintenance staff. Duties include cleaning and maintaining buildings and grounds, preparing rooms for events and meetings, operating and inspecting custodial equipment, performing minor repairs, monitoring supplies, communicating with the public and City staff, and recording completed tasks in the City’s asset management system. Emergency response may be required, and the employee may be called in as needed. The scheduled hours are Sunday through Thursday, 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Work may also occur outside the typical schedule, including on-call hours and assigned holidays, to meet workload demands. Duties may involve indoor and outdoor work, inclement weather, physical exertion, and exposure to chemicals, dust, fluids, biohazardous waste, noise, confined spaces, heights, and other adverse conditions.

Requirements

At least two months of experience in janitorial maintenance or a related field.
Valid driver's license and ability to maintain an acceptable driving record under City driving standards.
Must obtain Blood Borne Pathogen Training, HAZMAT Awareness Level Training, and CPR/First Aid and AED Certification within 60 days of starting work.
Knowledge of building and grounds maintenance and cleaning practices, equipment and supplies, safety hazards, and precautions.
Knowledge of the use and potential hazards of cleaning agents, including solvents, disinfectants, detergents, and polishing agents.
Ability to perform maintenance and custodial tasks without immediate supervision and to make minor repairs and adjustments using appropriate small hand and power tools.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions sufficient to perform the essential job functions.
Ability to safely use cleaning materials and equipment on different surfaces; mix cleaning solutions to specifications; and read, identify, and label cleaning materials.
Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 pounds without assistance and occasionally up to 100 pounds with assistance from tools or a coworker.
Ability to see details at close range; use core strength for repeated or continuous strenuous tasks; and bend, stretch, twist, or reach with the body and limbs.
Ability to respond to emergency functions and work in all weather conditions on day or night shifts.
Ability to perform prolonged strenuous work in hazardous locations, contaminated areas, enclosed spaces, at heights, inclement weather, and other adverse conditions.
Ability to apply applicable Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
Ability to use discretion with confidential and sensitive matters.
Ability to provide professional customer service and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with employees, volunteers, vendors, the public, and others encountered during work.
Ability to work safely and follow City safety policies, practices, and procedures, and to operate a City utility vehicle safely.
Mobility, strength, stamina, and coordination to travel between locations, perform medium to heavy physical work, work in confined spaces and around machines, climb and descend ladders, and use varied hand and power tools.
Ability to communicate in person and by telephone or radio; read printed materials and computer screens; use a computer keyboard or mobile device; and bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work and inspect sites.
Ability to communicate clearly, listen actively, use deductive reasoning, concentrate, understand written information, evaluate spatial orientation, respond quickly, analyze situations, and solve problems.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating specialized cleaning equipment such as floor scrubbing machines, carpet shampooing equipment, and high-speed floor polishing equipment, or similar equipment.
Any combination of education and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job duties and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Clean, sanitize, and maintain City buildings, offices, restrooms, facilities, and grounds.
Sweep, scrub, mop, wax, and buff floors; vacuum and shampoo rugs and carpets; maintain and refinish carpet, wood, linoleum, and tile surfaces.
Clean and disinfect plumbing fixtures, refill sanitary dispensers, wash and dust walls and doors, clean windows and shades, and replace burned-out light bulbs.
Prepare rooms and facilities for meetings, special events, and activities by moving, arranging, and delivering tables, chairs, equipment, and other setup items.
Empty, clean, and sanitize waste containers; dispose of recyclable materials; and collect trash from facility grounds.
Use janitorial equipment, materials, and supplies safely and effectively; mix cleaning solutions according to specifications, identify and label materials, and properly dispose of fluids, chemicals, equipment, and packaging.
Perform minor repairs and preventative maintenance, including painting, unclogging sinks and drains, and replacing light bulbs, flush valves, door knobs, door stops, chair glides, and table legs.
Monitor janitorial supply inventory and order materials and supplies as necessary.
Sweep or power wash sidewalks and parking areas and assist with ice and snow mitigation during inclement weather.
Prepare or present oral and written reports about building conditions and needs, notify the immediate supervisor of problems or concerns, and record completed daily tasks in the City's asset management system.
Respond to emergency situations as needed and complete other tasks as assigned.
Inspect and perform routine maintenance on equipment, report equipment problems, and coordinate repairs with Fleet Services Division personnel.
Coordinate work with employees in other departments and agencies and communicate with the public about City activities, programs, facilities, and schedules.
Answer public questions, provide direction on facility safety, and assist with user conflicts.
Provide courteous, respectful, prompt, reliable, and constructive customer service; listen to customers, clarify their needs, seek answers, follow through on commitments, and use sound judgment to address issues.
Practice safe work habits and contribute to the safety of coworkers and the general public.