Custodian - Library
Tillamook County
·2 days ago
- Salary
- $38k – $49k/yr
- Location
- Tillamook, OR, OR
- Seniority
- Entry
- Education
- High School
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
Union Affiliation: AFSCME
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
Total Hours Per Week: 40
Tillamook County follows Oregon Pay Equity laws in reviewing education, experience and seniority for wage offers.
Performs a variety of manual tasks in cleaning and maintaining buildings and grounds. Responsibilities include maintaining clean and healthy environments for staff and patrons through basic cleaning tasks such as vacuuming, mopping, and other sanitation duties to ensure a hygienic and welcoming space.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The individual in this role is expected to possess and exhibit the following knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Knowledge
- Reasonable knowledge of methods, procedures and supplies used in custodial cleaning on a large scale.
Skills
- Skill in operating cleaning and grounds maintenance equipment.
- Skill in using appropriate cleaning products and equipment.
- Skill in maintaining high attention to detail to ensure cleanliness and safety standards.
Abilities
- Ability to use and care for equipment.
- Ability to follow established routines.
- Ability to understand verbal and oral instructions.
- Ability to adjust to changes in priorities and work well under pressure.
- Ability to manage time efficiently.
- Ability to have the physical strength to withstand the strain of performing manual tasks for extended periods.
- Ability to courteously meet and deal with other employees and the public.
- Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisors.
- Ability to maintain a strong work ethic and demonstrate reliability in fulfilling tasks.
Required Qualifications (Minimum qualifications for this role)
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience
- Experience in general custodial duties or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the above described duties.
Certifications or Licenses
- At the time of appointment, must possess a valid Oregon driver's license and maintain an acceptable driving record.
Preferred Qualifications
- N/A
- Must pass a pre-employment criminal history background investigation and a CJIS criminal history/background check before becoming a regular hire.
Duties assigned to this classification include, but are not limited to, the following examples.
- Basic cleaning of buildings which includes vacuuming, mopping, buffing and waxing floors and stairways; cleaning and sanitizing restrooms, kitchens, and high-touch surfaces; dusting office furniture and counters; washing windows, walls, and doors; collecting and disposing of trash from receptacles both inside and outside the building; sweeping stairs; refilling supplies in restrooms as needed.
- Operate power cleaning equipment such as buffer, polisher, vacuum, shampooer, and sweeper.
- Check, lock, and secure buildings.
- Report needed repairs and maintenance.
- Work indoors at the assigned location and work shift.
- Perform related duties as directed.
- Supervision is not a function assigned to this role.
- Works under immediate supervision with assignments introduced by specific instructions. Routine work is spot-checked, and the supervisor is readily available for questions and guidance.
Mental effort
- Normal concentration and attention to detail with normal deadlines.
- Moderate: The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items, such as tables, equipment, and medium-sized parts. The work may require specific but common, physical characteristics and abilities, such as above-average agility and dexterity.
Work environment
Moderate Risks/Discomforts: require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, carts, or machines; exposure to contagious diseases or irritant chemicals. Employees may be required to use protective clothing or gear, such as masks, gowns, coats, boots, goggles, gloves, or shields.
Following the closing date of this recruitment, if you are selected as a candidate for an interview, we will contact you to arrange a date and time. We want to ensure that we hire the best possible staff for our county team because we believe that people are our most valuable asset!