Housekeeper

• Cleans and maintains facilities in a clean and infection-free condition;
• Maintains supply levels in restrooms, including toilet paper, paper towels, and soap;
• Cleans and sanitizes restroom areas daily, including toilets, sinks, mirrors, privacy dividers, walls and floor areas;
• Vacuums, shampoos and cleans carpets and mats;
• Cleans windows and glass doors;
• Cleans and polishes brass, mirrors, wood, and other special reflective and decorative surfaces;
• Dusts and wet mops floors; Strips and waxes floors;
• Empties and cleans trash and recycle bins;
• Washes walls, windows and surface areas;
• Cleans spills, spot cleans carpets, and removes graffiti as needed;
• Maintains cleaning equipment, machinery and tools in good working order; makes minor repairs or report major repairs needed;
• Utilizes the most appropriate cleaning agent for varied cleaning tasks; may include mixing cleaning agents;
• Transports laundry to jail facilities for washing;
• Keeps immediate supervisor fully and accurately  informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems;
• Responds to questions and calls for assistance in a courteous and timely manner;
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate co-workers to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities.
• Maintains strict confidentiality in all cases;
• Interacts with County employees, customers, visitors and the general public effectively and professionally.

• Waters and maintains plants inside facilities;
• Keeps office furniture dusted and clean;
• Move office furniture as needed for cleaning purposes;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

CLASSIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for an individual to satisfactorily perform each essential duty and be successful in the position.

Knowledge of:

• ·Methods, materials, tools and standard practices of cleaning and maintaining public buildings;
• Preparation, use, and disposal of chemical cleaning agents;
• Appropriate use of cleaning agent for varied surface types;
• Safety procedures when cleaning and moving furniture and handling cleaning chemicals.

Skill and Ability to:

• Operate powered custodial equipment including, but not limited to, vacuums, strippers, waxers, buffers, shampoo cleaners and power washers;
• Operate hand cleaning equipment including, but not limited to, brooms, dust and wet mops, dust pans, and dusters;
• Communicate effectively with the public and other employees.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Work independently and exercise initiative, with general guidance and supervision. 
• Use good judgment to make sound and reasonable decisions and problem-solving skills to respond to customer service needs in accordance with established policies.
• Maintain a professional demeanor at all times;
• Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines;
• Demonstrate integrity and ingenuity the performance of assigned tasks and solving problems;
• Perform all duties in accordance with County policies and procedures with regard for personal safety and that of other employees and the public.
•  Maintain confidentiality.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

• High school diploma or GED;
• Previous cleaning or building maintenance experience preferred; and
• Some positions will require a Valid Driver's License; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the position may be considered.
• Must successfully pass background investigation relevant to the position and remain in good standing for the duration of employment with the County.

Salary : $15