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Responsible for performing skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the care and maintenance of buildings, facilities and grounds primarily focusing on janitorial tasks.
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- Sweeps, mops, scrubs, and polishes floors; sweeps, vacuums and spot cleans carpeted areas.
- Dusts and polishes furniture and woodwork; dusts counters, window sills, window blinds and similar fixtures.
- Empties, cleans and lines waste receptacles and disposes of trash.
- Washes doors, windows, walls, ceilings, window blinds and furniture; polishes metalwork.
- Cleans and disinfects restrooms; restocks restroom supplies as necessary.
- Cleans lighting fixtures and replaces bulbs/tubes.
- Performs basic building repair work; may paint facilities and perform graffiti removal; maintains drinking fountains.
- Closes windows, turns off lights, and locks doors to secure buildings.
- Reports the need for maintenance or repair of facilities to the appropriate supervisor; corrects or reports any fire or safety hazards and places barriers in public areas.
- Inspects, cleans and maintains park grounds, athletic fields, campsites, paved areas and paths as required.
- Maintains equipment, materials and supplies in proper condition.
- Observes safe working practices, including maintaining storage areas in a safe condition.
- Answers questions and provides standard information to the public.
- Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
- Keeps basic records of work performed, time sheets, etc.
- Maintains inventory of necessary supplies.
- Sets-up meeting rooms, sound equipment and rearranges furniture.
- Drives a County motor vehicle to specified work sites.
- Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.
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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Equivalent to a High School diploma or GED; AND one (1) year of custodial/maintenance; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Knowledge of:
- Proper cleaning methods and the safe usage of cleaning materials, disinfectants, custodial tools and equipment.
- Use and minor maintenance of hand and power tools and equipment.
- Safety practices and equipment related to the work.
- Basic shop mathematics.
- Basic record keeping practices.
- Basic techniques for dealing with the public.
- Basic painting, plumbing, concrete and carpentry methods, tools and techniques.
Skill in:* Using and performing basic maintenance on various hand and power tools and equipment.
- Safely using hand tools and power equipment related to the work.
- Understanding and following written and oral instructions.
- Working without close supervision in standard work situations.
- Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of the work.
- Reading and interpreting standard plans, maps and instructions.
- Preparing basic records and reports of work performed.
- May require CPR and First Aid certification within six (6) months of date of employment.
- May require OSHA 10 certification within six (6) months of date of employment.
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Mobility to work in a typical shop or related maintenance setting, including operating typical trade equipment, hand and power tools and standard office equipment, and to drive a motor vehicle to various work sites; stamina to stand, walk and climb and to work in confined or awkward spaces for an extended period of time; strength to lift and maneuver materials and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds with proper equipment; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over a radio or telephone.
Work is subject to exposure to extreme weather conditions, hazardous chemicals, electrical currents, gases, dust and noxious odors.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background/screening.*
Douglas County participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made.*
This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.
Douglas County contributes 33.50% of an eligible Regular Member and 50% of an eligible Police and Fire Member's salary for retirement.
Deferred Compensation Plans - Employees can participate in the VOYA Retirement Plans, which is funded by the employee.12 paid holidays per year. Generous paid leave accrual's including 96 hours sick annually, begin accruing 120 hours annual leave each year. Administrative leave of 5 days or 3 days annually applies to some positions. Please refer to our leave policies https://www.douglascountynv.gov/687/Policies-Procedures
or relevant labor agreement https://www.douglascountynv.gov/688/Labor-Contracts
for more information.
The County has rich benefits plans to choose from: Preferred Provider (PPO) and Health Savings Account (HSA) with supplemental benefits to include: prescription plan, dental plan, vision, life insurance opportunities, cancer insurance, and disability insurance. Benefit eligibility is the 1st of the month following 30-day waiting period or 60 days, depending on the position. For more detailed information on the Health Insurance you may refer to our website located at: https://www.douglascountynv.gov/693/Employee-Benefits-Information
for more information.
Douglas County's compensation system is based on Pay for Performance wherein employees are eligible for annual performance evaluations. The current structure consists of merit increases up to 3% on a qualifying employee's anniversary and Cost of Living Adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index during the first pay period of each fiscal year. The COLA will be up to 5% depending on the CPI each year. Additionally, eligible employees can be recognized for outstanding performance, above and beyond the call of duty, and receive additional compensation through the Recognition of Excellence Program.
2024
Salary
USD 19 - 25 /hourly
Hourly based
Location
NV , United States Gardnerville, NV, United States
NV , United States Gardnerville, NV, United States
