What are the responsibilities and job description for the Janitor position at Superior Court, County of Santa Clara?
Under supervision, to clean and care for an assigned building(s) or building area; to lock up and secure assigned building(s) or building area, and/or to perform as a member of a work projects crew.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This class is responsible for performing the full range of janitorial duties. Positions may be assigned either to a projects crew, a building or buildings, a designated area to clean, or may perform a combination of these duties.
TYPICAL TASKS:
• Cleans, sweeps, and mops floors in all areas;
• Dusts and polishes furniture, woodwork, and metal work in all areas;
• Maintains restrooms in a clean and sanitary condition and replenishes supplies;
• Empties waste receptacles and ash trays and disposes of trash;
• Empties recycle receptacles and dispose in recycle bins;
• Moves and arranges furniture and office equipment;
• Operates dehumidifier to disinfect rooms;
• Cleans, disinfects, and polishes water fountains;
• Locks office doors and turns out the lights;
• Crushes glass receptacles;
• Sets up furniture and prepares rooms for special functions;
• Patrols designated areas making systematic inspections of buildings;
• Closes and locks buildings;
• Turns off lights;
• Observes and reports conditions which may indicate vandalism, illegal entry, or fire hazard;
• Prepares simple records, such as: time of rounds or a description of incidents.
• Strips, waxes, and buffs floors; operates and maintains heavy floor care equipment used in work;
• Vacuums carpets and draperies;
• Shampoos carpets;
• Replaces light bulbs or florescent tubes;
• Washes walls and inside windows;
• Disinfects public telephones;
• Minor Bio-hazardous clean-up and disposal;
• Performs other related duties as required.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
Some assignments may require possession of a valid California driver's license. A minimum of one year of experience working in the field of industrial or office janitorial services is highly desirable. Submission to a background investigation upon offer of employment is required.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
• Methods, materials, and equipment used in janitorial work.
ABILITY TO:
• Perform routine janitorial duties;
• Learn the approved methods of cleaning and caring for buildings and equipment; learn to operate heavy floor care machines after minimal instruction;
• Read and understand signs, labels, and work schedules written in English;
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions;
• Get along well with others;
• Lift and move heavy items and work in high places;
• Willingness to work on Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and at night.
Salary : $48,564 - $64,441
