Part-Time Janitor

Core Values of Mayor Walker’s Administration

Staff must exemplify and promote the following organizational values throughout all city operations:

• Transparency: Commit to open communication and accountability in every decision and action.
• Collaboration: Foster partnerships across departments and with the community to achieve shared goals.
• Communication: Ensure information flows effectively across all levels of government and to the public.
• Employee Engagement: Empower and support employees through recognition, inclusion, and professional development.
• Great Customer Service: Deliver timely, respectful, and high-quality service to all residents, businesses, and visitors.
• Professionalism: Demonstrate integrity, competence, and respect in all internal and external interactions

Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to clean offices and maintain the upkeep of bathrooms, floors, and hallways. This is accomplished by vacuuming floors; sanitizing medical offices; collecting trash and removing recycles from buildings; sweeping and mopping floors; dusting baseboards and ceiling fans; collecting and distributing cleaning supplies; driving from building to building; and performing necessary tasks in a timely and effective manner. Other duties include cleaning kitchens; scrubbing floors cleaning and sanitizing toys for visiting children; performing minor maintenance work; and working with Health Bureau on any necessary tasks.
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Essential Functions

Collects trash and recyclables by pushing cart from office to office collecting trash; taking all trash to Parks building to unload and dispose of; and cleaning and removing trash and litter from the exterior of Health buildings and public bathrooms.
Vacuums by running vacuum throughout both the Health Bureau and Health Annex offices.
Cleans restrooms by using chemicals to clean toilets, floors, sinks, and mirrors in all restrooms; assisting with cleaning public restrooms; and assisting with cleaning the Park and Sanitation maintenance building.
Cleans chairs and kitchens by washing dishes; cleaning sinks; washing and wiping down chairs and tables; and mopping floors.
Dusts and washes windows by dusting tables, windows, desks and furniture; and washing/cleaning windows and any glass doors.
Lifts, collects, and distributes supplies by lifting boxes full of needed supplies; and communicating supply needs to supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Some knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment.

Some knowledge of safety procedures when dealing with cleaning chemicals.

Ability to learn the operation and care of vacuum cleaner, scrubbing machines, polishing machines, and other janitorial equipment.

Ability to do manual cleaning and related labor and to work continuous hours while standing.

Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.

Minimum Acceptable Training and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Up to six (6) months experience in routine custodial work.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement
The City of York provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, familial status, status as a covered veteran, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, introductory period, training, orientation, placement and employee development, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, educational assistance, layoff, and recall, social and recreational programs, employee facilities, termination, and retirement. All decisions on employment and promotion will be made with the objective of furthering the principles of equal employment opportunity.

Accommodations Statement for Job Applications
The City of York is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact hr@yorkcity.org to request a needed accommodation.