Transitional Cleaning Associate

Tooele County•Tooele, UT

14d•Onsite

About The Position

In partnership with the New Reflection House Transitional Employment Program this position will perform custodial work to ensure all Sheriff Office building rooms and facilities are clean, orderly and in good condition and may perform minor maintenance duties. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of the Tooele County Sheriff, Chief Deputy and administrative staff. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None EXAMPLE OF DUTIES: May be required to work variable shifts and rotating days. Cleans and stocks restrooms. Uses brooms, mops, dustpans and similar equipment to clean floors. Washes windows; dusts, performs similar tasks. Moves desks, file cabinets, or similar items to rearrange office space to perform cleaning duties. Cleans and polishes hard surface floors using power scrubbers, vacuum and buffers; empties trash receptacles. Ability to operate carpet extraction equipment if necessary. Assists with snow removal at County buildings; assist with the maintenance of the grounds at the various County facilities. Assists with yard work at county facilities. May perform minor maintenance tasks such as oiling power buffers, replacing light bulbs, upkeep of cleaning equipment. Sets up and arranges chairs, tables, blackboards, microphone, etc. and checks operating condition in preparation for special meetings held in the general-purpose rooms. May open and secure buildings. May be required to maintain records such as a tracking of when carpets are cleaned; inventory cleaning supplies; and may assist with time card record keeping for department staff if requested. Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED equivalent.
One (1) year of experience performing custodial duties where the use of power buffers or scrubbers can be demonstrated.
Ability to work without supervision.
Working knowledge of building utilities, maintenance repair problems and techniques; working knowledge of safety precautions around power hand tools and medium duty equipment; working knowledge of floor cleaning agents.
Skill in using hand tools; skill in operating power floor cleaning equipment.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and members of the public.
Ability to perform heavy labor for extensive periods, ability to stand and walk for long periods of time; ability to work in extreme weather conditions including heat, cold, dust, insects, and odor.
Must be able to lift 50-75 pounds with occasional lifting of up to 100 pounds or more. This is often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces or at heights above ground.
Achieve a competent or higher rating overall in each performance evaluation which measures the following: thoroughness, planning and organization, neatness and accuracy; learning and knowing all phases of the job; recognizing and solving routine problems; knowing the office policies, systems and services; compared to other employees, maintaining a competent volume of work in addition to regular tasks, and also a competent speed of work; being able to perform new duties, adjust to new situations, and control of self under pressure; being resourceful; volunteering suggestions for improvement of work; being self-starting; seeking new tasks; taking responsibility; making decisions; studying and considering all facts; using common sense; cooperating with supervisors and peers; accepting constructive criticism; seeking self-betterment through education and other means; being friendly, helpful and showing self-control; being punctual in attendance; and being professional in dress and manner; showing good housekeeping of the general work area; ability to operate power floor cleaning equipment; ability to follow written and oral instructions; ability to think and act independently on routine matters; ability to maintain effective working relationships with employees and members of the public and employees in other units.

Responsibilities

Cleans and stocks restrooms.
Uses brooms, mops, dustpans and similar equipment to clean floors.
Washes windows; dusts, performs similar tasks.
Moves desks, file cabinets, or similar items to rearrange office space to perform cleaning duties.
Cleans and polishes hard surface floors using power scrubbers, vacuum and buffers; empties trash receptacles.
Ability to operate carpet extraction equipment if necessary.
Assists with snow removal at County buildings; assist with the maintenance of the grounds at the various County facilities.
Assists with yard work at county facilities.
May perform minor maintenance tasks such as oiling power buffers, replacing light bulbs, upkeep of cleaning equipment.
Sets up and arranges chairs, tables, blackboards, microphone, etc. and checks operating condition in preparation for special meetings held in the general-purpose rooms.
May open and secure buildings.
May be required to maintain records such as a tracking of when carpets are cleaned; inventory cleaning supplies; and may assist with time card record keeping for department staff if requested.