Maintains the integrity of La Plata County facilities and grounds to include all areas of cleanliness; empties trash, dusts, sweeps, mops, cleans and disinfects, vacuums and washes windows. Assists with set up and tear down for events. Ability to lift 40+ lbs required. Experience working around heavy equipment a plus. Nights and weekends required. This is primarily an evening position. Work hours are typically 3:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Essential functions may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks. Reasonable accommodations, as defined under the American with Disabilities Act, will be made when possible. Dusts chairs, tables, shelves, and other furniture and equipment. Washes windows, walls, wood work, and blinds. Cleans and sanitizes bathrooms; replaces toilet paper and paper towels. Vacuums, sweeps, and mops and buffs floors. Strips, waxes and buffs floors as required. Operates floor cleaning machines/equipment. Places hazard signs to assure that the public is aware of potentially slick or wet floors. Collects and disposes of refuse. Washes trash cans/receptacles as necessary. Cleans and polishes furniture, brass, and other metal and wood work. Cleans sidewalks and outside areas of debris or snow and ice. Operates portable cleaner to pressure wash/steam-clean exterior surfaces. Assists in room/event set-up as restrictions allow. Performs other light building maintenance and manual tasks. Checks fire extinguishers as necessary. Replaces light bulbs and tubes. Moves office equipment including desks, files, books, etc. for County offices. Runs errands as required; delivers equipment to offices; picks up tools and materials. Drives pickups, SUVs, ATVs, and light trucks and trailers. Operates equipment during loading of barricades, chairs, tables and other event accessories on County property. Interacts with the public to exchange and/or provide information. Operates lighting controls for arena and ball fields. Operates arena grooming equipment during events as needed. Performs other related duties as assigned. Regular and predictable attendance is required.

MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT USED

: Cleaning Chemicals Weed eater

Vacuum Cleaner Brushes/Rags Extractor Carpet Shampooer Vehicle Hand and Power Tools Light/Heavy Construction Equipment Blowers Two-Way Radio Floor Buffers Farm Tractor/Implements Snow Blower/Plow Education and Experience:

No prior education; and, One to two years of progressively responsible related experience; or, Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Licenses and Certifications:

None Knowledge of:

Cleaning materials, methods, equipment and procedures. Basic maintenance and routine repair techniques for equipment utilized in the performance of the essential functions of the job. Use of methods, equipment and procedures of cleaning materials. Occupational hazards of building trades and of necessary safety precautions. Procedures, policies, and operations within area of assignment.

Skill in:

Operating and maintaining all assigned equipment. Effective oral communications.

Ability to:

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and so forth. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one-or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Non-Discrimination and EEO Statement La Plata County prohibits discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with La Plata County on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or genetic information. La Plata County is an equal opportunity employer and assures equal employment opportunities for protected classes, persons with disabilities and for covered veterans.

Covered veterans include:

special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Vietnam era veterans, or any other veterans who served on active duty during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge was authorized. Inquiries regarding La Plata County's equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to: Director of Human Resources 1101 E 2nd Avenue Durango, CO 81301

Tel:

(970)382-6361

Fax:

(970)375-7985

Email:

HRHelpdesk@lpcgov.org