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Janitor 0-1 Year Work Experience

• Pay rate: $17.21/hr
• 3 months to possible conversion
• Must be flexible to work both Port Hueneme and Point Mugu as needed
• Shift starts at 7:30am

Position Summary

Under close supervision, performs general custodial services in customer locations or other assigned area(s), including cleaning and detailing conference rooms, offices, cafeteria, courthouses, classrooms, government facilities and common areas. Employees in this job class use proper materials and methods to assure facilities are clean and free of safety hazards. This job class requires knowledge of custodial practices, equipment, supplies and procedures, and the ability to perform quality work in a safe manner.

Typical Duties

MUST HAVE DRIVERS LICENSE

• Cleans tables and microwaves.
• Cleans and maintains custodial equipment to ensure proper operation and safe condition.
• Performs cleaning services using proper equipment and supplies, and follows procedures for safe use and operation.
• Cleans facilities, restrooms, common areas, cafeterias.
• May wax and buff floors on a regular basis.
• May monitor inventory and supply areas.
• Maintains quality of work and customer satisfaction. Responds to customer requests according to established procedures, or refers to supervisor.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned
• Cleans walls, arranges furniture, and cleans window blinds.
• Dusts and polishes equipment, furniture, or fixtures.
• May operate equipment such as a cardboard bailer.
• Uses correct chemicals on all surfaces, fills all dispensers.
• Removes trash, replaces plastic trash bags.
• Vacuums carpets, sweeps, mops, and deodorizes floors.
• Cleans spills promptly.

Minimum Qualifications

• 0 to 1 year of work experience, preferably in custodial services;
• Ability to manage and accurately track material resources and time, and adapt to changing work priorities;
• Ability to follow structured process and procedures, and to learn to use specialized departmental equipment, including that used in custodial services such as scrubbers and buffers;
• Ability to follow instructions on labels for proper and safe use of chemicals, supplies and equipment;
• Availability to work evenings; flexibility of schedule changes, work duration and task assignments;
• Ability to communicate effectively and respond to questions and requests from customers and others; including ability to identify and report product and equipment needs;
• Human relations skills to build effective working relationships;
• Demonstrated organizational, problem solving and common sense skills.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in an office environment, or at a customer's location, such as a commissary environment, a federal courthouse, or a military base.
• Employees may be exposed to toxic chemicals, noise from equipment in maintenance environment, and depending on indoor and outdoor conditions, exposure to cold or heat.

Physical Requirements

Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance:

• Grasping both small & large objects
• Pushing or pulling objects such as vacuums, carts, mops, etc.
• Maneuvering in and around the worksite
• May be required to push/pull equipment weighing up to 70 pounds
• Bending, kneeling, reaching, and stooping
• Standing and walking
• Lifting boxes or equipment weighing up to 35 pounds, and up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Climbing ladders and/or step stools"