Janitorial Services

Lander County Sheriff's Office•Lander County, NV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs a variety of custodial tasks involving the cleaning of facilities, walkways, equipment, and adjoining premises. Positions in this class are expected to perform assignments with only minimal direction and instruction.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age.
Must obtain and maintain a Nevada driver license.
Completion of High School or General Education Development (GED) Certificate.
Education level sufficient to have acquired basic reading and comprehension, and ability to understand spoken instructions and to communicate verbally.
Knowledge of Equipment, materials, and supplies used in cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining facilities.
Knowledge of Proper handling and use of chemicals, solvents, and other potentially hazardous materials.
Knowledge of Agency policies, procedures, and practices related to custodial services.
Knowledge of Cleaning and disinfecting procedures.
Knowledge of Appropriate tools or equipment for cleaning specific areas or performing routine maintenance tasks.
Skill to Follow established procedures.
Skill to Follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to Use cleaning equipment and tools properly and safely.
Ability to Operate small hand and power tools properly and safely.
Ability to Operate electric floor cleaning and maintenance equipment properly and safely.
Ability to Maintain confidentiality.
Ability to Perform snow and trash removal.
Ability to Communicate courteously with others.

Responsibilities

Following established procedures or verbal instructions, selects the proper chemicals and supplies and effectively and safely cleans and disinfects hallways, stairways, offices, meeting and other rooms, restrooms, drinking fountains, benches, walls etc.
Dust, sweep, mop, vacuum, and polish surfaces and floors.
Operates floor cleaning machines, buffers, and carpet cleaning machines.
Performs special cleaning tasks such as disinfecting contaminated or frequently used areas.
Moves furniture, equipment, and other items such as files, partitions, supply boxes, displays, storage containers, etc.
Empties and cleans waste containers; transports waste materials to appropriate containers.
Ensures that appropriate supplies such as toilet paper, paper towels, soap, and related items are available to users.
Maintains proper inventory of cleaning materials and supplies at assigned workstations.
On a daily basis as well as after various public functions, checks windows, doors, and office equipment to ensure they are secured and/or turned off.
Maintains outside areas adjacent to the facility in a safe condition by removing snow and other debris, sweeping, and hosing down areas.
Reports damage, malfunctions, hazards, or irregularities of buildings and equipment to supervisor.
Performs related duties as assigned; and Performs other duties as required by the Sheriff.