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A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.
$32,763 / year median in South Carolina
+17% projected growth
Job Description
- $19.
Work Schedule:
This position must be willing and able to work 5:00am-2:00pm and or 8:00am-5:00pm.Duties and Responsibilities:
Provides general custodial maintenance in assigned County facilities. Maintains accurate and complete records of work performed. Performs all work in compliance with County policies, procedures and standards. Receives and responds to inquiries, and complaints from County staff and the public. Orders and stocks cleaning supplies. Coordinates the locking and unlocking of doors, and sets or disarms security systems. Ensures walkways and parking areas are swept. Maintains cleanliness, and accurate supplies in restrooms. Collects and distributes inter-office mail and deliver outgoing mail to external mail boxes. Removes and replaces liners in trash receptacles as needed. Dusts and cleans surfaces including doors, walls, showers, refrigerators, microwaves and other appliances, and telephones. Moves furniture as required for cleaning and preparing for events and meetings. Performs related work as assigned.Minimum Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Two (2) years of custodial, maintenance or related experience preferred or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Special Certifications and Licenses:
May be required depending on location and provided to you byYork County:
Certification in CJIS (Criminal Justice Information System Certificate). Blood Borne Pathogens PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) course. Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.Physical Demands:
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy. Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment): Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken. Involves routine and frequent exposure to: Bright/dim light; dusts and pollen. Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions. Extreme noise levels Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors. Americans withDisabilities Act Compliance:
York County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.Standard Clauses:
May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of the County. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. York County is located in the Piedmont region, between the Broad River and the Catawba River. Its diverse landscape is home to family-friendly towns/cities, a progressive urban region and lakefront communities. We are excited you want to join our team and recognize that our employees are the foundation of our success. Mission Statement- York County provides quality public services in an open, efficient, and responsive manner. Vision Statement
- York County provides an environment where all citizens and businesses can thrive and succeed. Core Values
- Excellence through Professionalism Respect
- respect builds bridges, not silos. How we live it? Golden rule
- treat others as you want to be treated. Dedicated
- strong work ethic. How we live it? Persistence, reliability and commitment to do your best. Integrity
- do the right thing instead of what is convenient. How we live it? Displaying strong moral principles. Knowledgeable
- ready and able. How we live it? Having the right competencies necessary for achievement. Friendly
- service with a smile.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance