HOUSEKEEPER/CUSTODIAL TECH HEALTH DEPARTMENT (7)

Summary:
The purpose of this position is to perform custodial work in the care, cleaning, and general maintenance of the main Cleveland County Health and Social Services Building.
Work is performed in accordance with established policies and procedures, supplemented by instructions on new or unusual assignments. The worker exercises some independent judgment and initiative in determining what is appropriate for an area or request. He/she must follow product directions on cleaners or products he/she will be using in the performance of his/her job. The employee is subject to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, fumes, odors, and dust. Tasks involve continuing physical effort requiring efficient performance of duties. Work in the cleaning of buildings is subject to the final standards of OSHA blood borne pathogens. Courtesy is required in contact with the public.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities include:
" Facility setup & moving: Move office furniture, file cabinets, tables, and chairs; set up/take down conference rooms; transport items between floors; assist with loading/unloading and daily freight delivery.
" Maintenance & repairs: Fix chairs, stools, desks, and exam tables; assemble items; report needed repairs; perform monthly fire extinguisher checks; change flags as needed.
" Cleaning & sanitation (interior): Maintain bathrooms, offices, exam rooms, lobbies, and common areas; sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, polish, clean glass, and handle spills.
" Cleaning & sanitation (exterior): Sweep and pressure wash entrances/sidewalks; remove trash around the building; treat lawn areas for fire ants (weather permitting).
" Supply & support tasks: Restock restroom supplies, store cleaning materials, hang fixtures (pictures, boards, wall files), wash windows/doors, and deliver supplies to clinic/office areas.
The responsibilities and duties outlined above are intended to provide a general outline and summary of this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed, with or without notice, to meet the needs of the department and county.

Education & Experience:

High school diploma or GED and one (1) year experience in housekeeping, custodial work or building cleaning type work.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
" Working knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment.
" Ability to identify cleaning needs and address with appropriate methods and supplies.
" Ability to perform manual labor requiring continuous physical effort.
" Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
" Ability to observe and report needs for maintenance and supplies.
" Ability to deal courteously with the public.
" Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with supervisor and other employees.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
" This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force
" Work regularly requires speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions, frequently requires walking and sitting and occasionally requires standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms and pushing or pulling
" Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word
" Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels
" Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data
" Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
License & Certifications:
None
Work Location:
This role must work from the location identified at the time of hire with work travel required as needed. Any change of work location, even on a short-term or interim basis, must be reviewed by the Supervisor and HR for approval.
Additional information:
Individuals hired must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Cleveland County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
This position is a part of a Health and Human Services Department. By General Statue 166A-19.3, Departments of Health and Human Services are agencies that are a part of the State Emergency Response Team for occurrences or imminent threat of widespread or severe damage, injury, or loss of life or property resulting from any natural or man-made accidental, military, paramilitary, terrorism, weather-related, public health, explosion-related, riot-related cause, or technological failure or accident, including, but not limited to, a cyber incident, an explosion, a transportation accident, a radiological accident, or a chemical or other hazardous material incident. In the event that the State Emergency Response Team is activated, this position will be required to participate if deemed necessary.

SELECTION PROCESS:

Selection will be by structured interview. Applications will be reviewed to select the best qualified applicants for admission to a structured interview. This position is subject to pre-employment drug screening and background check.

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