Lead Janitor

Examples of Duties

Please Note: This recruitment will be subject to a background check.

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Coordinates the activities of a janitorial crew.
  
• Participates in the interview and performance evaluation of staff.
  
Observes the staff performance and may provide training on safety, product and equipment uses.

• Handles work requests for the County departments.
  
• Monitor building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours and checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created.
  
• Conducts major cleaning of assigned facilities.
  
• Service, clean, and supply restrooms.
  
• Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them.
  
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment, in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
  
• Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.
  
• Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors.
  
• Notify managers concerning the need for repairs or additions to building operating systems.
  
• Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, and squeegees.
  
• Polishes metal work.
  
• Cleans and maintains furnishings by cleaning, dusting and polishing furniture, woodwork, metal work and cabinets.
  
• Empties and cleans waste receptacles.
  
• Cleans stairways, hallways, rest rooms, offices, lobbies, ceilings, walls, window shades, light fixtures, interior glass partitions and venetian blinds.
  
• Assists in moving and arranging furniture and equipment.
  
• Turns out lights and locks doors and windows.
  
• Checks and maintains operational condition of cleaning equipment.
  
• Operates scrubbers, buffers, waxers, and other equipment and machinery.
  
• Replaces light bulbs and tubes.
  
• Requisitions supplies as needed.
  
• Regulates building temperature.
  
• May operate County vehicles to deliver and pick up supplies, equipment and other items as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:
Two (2) years of experience equivalent to that of a Janitor in Merced County.

License:
Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain.

Essential Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform cleaning, waste removal and equipment & furniture moving in County offices.
  
• Communicate effectively with others in writing, in person and over the telephone.
  
• Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses.
  
• Perform job duties under stressful conditions.
  
• Respond appropriately to situations.
  
• Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
  
• Lift and move with help objects weighing up to 75 pounds.
  
• Provide outstanding customer service.
  
• Frequent sitting or standing for extended periods.
  
• Occasional walking for extended periods over uneven terrain.
  
• Occasional climbing stairs or ladders.
  
• Driving, pushing/pulling and bending/squatting.
  
• Constant use of overall visual capabilities.
  
• Frequent use of color perception, hand/eye coordination, reading and/or close up work; occasional use of depth perception and peripheral vision.
  
• Normal dexterity with constant holding, frequent grasping, reaching, repetitive motion and occasional use of hand and shop tools and equipment.
  
• Constant hearing normal speech, hearing/talking on the telephone and in person.
  
• Occasional exposure to physical and chemical.
  
• Occasional overtime, weekend, and holiday assignments.
  
Frequent exposure to outdoor conditions and indoor industrial conditions including heat/cold, dust, chemical residues, allergens, odors, and poor ventilation.

Regular attendance is an essential function.

• Janitorial supplies, equipment and methods.
  
• Proper use of materials and procedures used for cleaning purposes.
  
• Rules and regulations for safety and accident prevention.
  
• Methods of basic supervision.
  
• Safe work practices.
  
Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

• Clean and care for assigned area and equipment.
  
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
  
• Supervise the work of other employees.
  
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationship with those contacted during the course of work.
  
• Read and write at the level required for successful job performance.
  
• Work on own initiative without close supervision.

HOLIDAYS & LEAVES
VACATION

10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours).

SICK LEAVE

0.0625 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 16 days (130 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria.

HOLIDAYS

Twelve paid holidays annually plus two optional holidays.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

Five (5) regularly scheduled workdays.

INSURANCE
HEALTH INSURANCE
Medical Insurance - Merced County offers multiple Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums. Medical plan availability varies based on bargaining units.

• Anthem 500 EPO
• Anthem 1500 EPO
• Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) with Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) without Health Savings Account (HSA)

• County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)

• County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)

• Represented Employees $10,000