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Senior Custodian (Grade 9)

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Yuma County, AZ

Yuma, AZ (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 1 day ago (Updated 1 hour ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/18/2026

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Job Summary This position is advertised from the minimum to the mid-point hourly rate. Salary will be determined based on education and experience at the time of offer. Under minimal supervision, assists the Custodial Supervisor with leadership and guidance of custodial teams to ensure high quality of service is maintained. Commutes between multiple County buildings to perform work of routine difficulty in cleaning, custodial, and delivery duties. This position has countywide responsibility. Nature of Work (Illustrative Only) Supports daily operations in an environment with high expectations and complex requirements, ensuring consistent service quality with existing resources; leads custodians in sweeping, vacuuming and mopping floors in hallways, stairways and departments/offices; wipes, dusts and polishes furniture and metalwork; assists in providing quality assurance and supervision and performs quality assurance inspections for all areas; assists with coordination and planning of daily activities and continuation of scheduled project work; works with Custodial Supervisor to develop and maintain task schedules and to resolve any problems that might arise; assumes responsibility for daily operation of custodial division in absence of Custodial Supervisor. Cleans and polishes woodwork, walls, windows and window blinds; empties recycle bins and trashcans. Straightens and arranges desks, chairs, bookcases and other office furniture; cleans, sanitizes and stocks supplies in restrooms; cleans water fountains and wash basins. cleans outside areas and walkways, including removal of trash and other debris; identifies and reports facility repair needs to Custodial Supervisor; maintains inventory of supplies and monitors usage levels and patterns; performs routine equipment maintenance; performs floor maintenance services such as stripping, waxing, buffing, polishing, etc. of various types of hard floor finishes, and shampooing, extracting, etc. on carpeted surfaces; trains staff in the proper techniques and usage of equipment and chemicals; performs minor maintenance repairs including replacing soap, paper towel and toilet paper dispensers, and light bulbs as needed; maintains communication with Custodial Supervisor f on daily operations and/or any issues that arise; identifies and reports safety hazards; regular and reliable attendance is required; performs other duties as assigned. Experience and Education High School Diploma or GED equivalent; AND four years of custodial experience; AND six months of supervisory experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license. Must obtain and maintain annual ISSA certification; County requires successful completion of a background check. Sheriff's must successfully pass a background check to the satisfaction of the Yuma County Sheriff's Office.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of:
County policies and procedures; the materials, methods and practices used in cleaning and sanitizing buildings and grounds, and related custodial operations; floor care equipment, i.e., buffers, vacuums, floor scrubbers, etc;carpet equipment and extraction; occupational hazards and safety precautions.
Skill in:
maintaining safety standards; following written and verbal instructions; communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; assigning work to teams, training personnel, monitoring their performance, correcting deficiencies and leading personnel; effective organizational processes, problem solving and time management; using practical mathematics; use of tools, equipment and materials common to trade; effectively utilizing computer systems and application software; inspecting the quality of work performed and resolving technical problems; maintaining complete and accurate records and preparing clear and concise reports. Ability to organize work to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner; lift 40 pounds; work in varied extreme weather conditions; bend, kneel, squat, pull, and push on a repeated basis; establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers; follow written and verbal instructions; stand and bend; to walk and stop; perform the essential functions of the job specifications with or without a reasonable accommodation. Work Environment The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling. Generally, the job requires 20% bending, 30% walking, 20% stooping and 30% standing;the job is performed under varying weather conditions and may be exposed to chemical fumes and hazardous materials.
EOE/AA/ADAAA/M/F/V/D DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
Medical Coverage Category The YCEBT is a self-funded medical plan administered by BlueCross BlueShield of Arizona (BCBSAZ). The employee is able to select from three (3) medical plan options with six (6) tiers that will best suit the employee's needs, dependents or families. Plan Option 1: Preferred Provider Option A (PPO) or
PPO A 1100
deductible. Employees who participate in the "Wellness Incentive" will receive a $30 monthly premium reduction by completing three steps. Plan Option 2: Preferred Provider Option B (PPO) or
PPO B 1,500
deductible. Employees who participate in the "Wellness Incentive" will receive a $30 monthly premium reduction by completing three steps. Plan Option 3: High Deductible High Plan - Health Savings Account (HDHP-HSA) with a 1700 deductible. Employees who participate in the " Wellness Incentive" will receive a $30 monthly premium reduction by completing three steps. Employer contributes a total of $800.04 to employees Health Savings Account. If employees select Employee only and participate in the " Wellness Incentive" employees can receive up to 360.00 contribution to a Limited Purpose FSA card to be used for medical or dental purposes. Southwest Service Administrator (SSA)
Mexico PPO Health Plan:
SSA is available to employees who are enrolled in YCEBT Medical PPO Plan A and PPO Plan B. The SSA Plan pays 100% of hospital, medical, laboratory and prescription drug benefits, to a maximum of $5,000 per person per calendar year ($10,000 for two or more family members). This position may be retirement eligible, if you have any questions contact Recruitment division at 928-373-1013 or visit https://www.yumacountyaz.gov/government/human-resources/benefits/retirement for more information.

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