Under routine supervision, performs entry level service work
doing routine housekeeping and domestic tasks in County buildings and facilities.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: (Note: The listed duties are illustrative only and are not intended to describe
each and every function which may be performed in the job class. The omission of specific statements does
not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical
assignment to the position.)
Cleans offices, storerooms, corridors, stairways, and other areas. Sweeps, dry mops, scrubs, waxes and
polishes floors, using brooms, mops, lightweight vacuum cleaners, and lightweight floor scrubbers and
buffers. Dusts, waxes, and polishes furniture. Empties ashtrays and wastebaskets. Washes walls, windows,
and blinds.
Keeps restrooms in clean, orderly, and sanitary condition. Sweeps, scrubs, and waxes floors. Cleans,
disinfects, and deodorizes lavatories, urinals, and toilet bowls. Cleans mirrors, sinks, and water fountains.
Dusts ledges and woodwork. Replaces deodorizers, toilet tissue, hand towels, and soap. Notes condition of
restroom and reports to supervisor broken windows, water leaks, clogged drains, and other conditions
requiring maintenance.
Keeps a stock of cleaning materials and equipment needed to do the work. Tells supervisor when more
materials are needed or when equipment is in need of repair or replacement.
Scrubs, strips, waxes, and polishes floors using heavy, industrial-type powered scrubbers and buffers.
Vacuum cleans rugs, using heavy, industrial-type vacuum cleaner. Adjusts, cleans, and oil these machines,
and changes brushes, rollers, buffers, and other attachments on them. Washes and replaces venetian blinds,
and washes ceiling fixtures and room partitions, using ladders and scaffolds. Moves heavy furniture,
supplies and equipment.
Replaces defective light bulbs. Assists in making simple repairs to buildings and equipment, including
painting.
Empties trash and garbage cans, cleans food conveyors. Cleans stoves, tables and refrigerators. Washes
floors in kitchens and cafeterias.
Moves office furniture and equipment from place to place as directed.
May be required to assist in any type of facilities maintenance and craft work at any County owned or rented
facility.
Performs related work as required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: No formal training or experience required. See knowledge, skills, and
abilities section for requirements of the class.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: (Note: The knowledge, skills and abilities identified in this
class specification represent those needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills
and abilities may be applicable for individual positions.)
Some knowledge of the materials, methods and equipment typically used in janitorial work.
Ability to understand and follow simple oral or written instructions.
Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to cleaning equipment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This is heavy physical work.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work may include exposure to dirt, cleaning chemicals, fumes and moving
machinery.
