What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodial/Grounds Worker/Hickiwan, AZ position at Tohono O'odham Nation?
The position is located in Hickiwan, AZ.
Position Summary
Under general supervision, provides a safe and clean environment for the employees by performing custodial and grounds services to the offices of the Tohono O'odham Nation.
The work is normally reviewed upon completion, with occasional spot checks while in process, to ensure accuracy, timeliness and conformance to established standards; major work tasks are covered by instructions or procedures and unusual situations are referred to a supervisor.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Position Summary
Under general supervision, provides a safe and clean environment for the employees by performing custodial and grounds services to the offices of the Tohono O'odham Nation.
The work is normally reviewed upon completion, with occasional spot checks while in process, to ensure accuracy, timeliness and conformance to established standards; major work tasks are covered by instructions or procedures and unusual situations are referred to a supervisor.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Sweeps, vacuums, mops, scrubs, strips, buffs and waxes floors.
- Vacuums and shampoos rugs and carpets as required. May extract carpet as needed.
- Washes windows and cleans, dusts and polishes furniture and window blinds.
- Sets up and disassembles equipment for meetings.
- Ensures appropriate stock of janitorial supplies by taking inventories and ordering supplies as needed.
- Empties and disposes of trash from wastebaskets.
- Cleans and disinfects equipment, restrooms and ensures restrooms are stocked with appropriate supplies.
- Assembles and delivers office equipment on an as needed basis.
- Reports need for major repairs to supervisor.
- Performs other job related duties as assigned and contributes to a team effort.
- Knowledge of the Tohono O'odham culture, customs, and traditions.
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state, tribal laws, regulations and requirements.
- Knowledge of good housekeeping practices.
- Knowledge of housekeeping tools, chemicals, cleaners, and disinfectants.
- Knowledge of tools, equipment and materials common to custodial services.
- Skill in providing superior customer service to internal and external customers.
- Skill in proper use and care of electric, power and hand tools and equipment.
- Skill in analyzing problems, projecting consequences, identifying solutions, and implementing recommendations.
- Ability to plan and organize work activities.
- Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with other employees, and the general public.
- Ability to maintain privileged confidential information.
- Ability to work independently and meet strict time lines.
- Ability to work extended hours and various work schedules.
- High School Diploma or General Education Diploma and three months' work experience in custodial services.
- Upon recommendation for hire, a criminal background check is required to determine suitability for hire, including a 39-month Motor Vehicle Record.
- May require possessing and maintaining a valid driver's license, (no DUIs or major traffic citations within the last three years).
- If required, must meet the Tohono O'odham Nation tribal employer's insurance requirements to receive a driver's permit to operate program vehicles.
- Based on the department's needs, incumbents may be required to demonstrate fluency in both the Tohono O'odham Language and English as a condition of employment.
