Salary : $51,688.00 – $62,025.60 Annually
Location : La Plata County, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 07172023
Department: General Services
Division: Facilities & Grounds
Opening Date: 07/17/2023
Closing Date: 8/3/2023 4:00 PM Mountain
Job Summary
Oversees custodial night crew activities and participates in the cleaning and maintenance of public buildings and structures; assures facilities are maintained in a clean and safe manner. Responsible for managing, scheduling and inspecting the work of the night custodial team. As a working supervisor this manager will spend approximately half of every shift assisting in custodial duties. Responsible for oversight of work performed by contracted custodial services; ensures cleaning supplies are adequately stocked. The team leader reports directly to and receives direction from the Assistant Director of General Services; obtains scheduling of fairgrounds events from the Fairgrounds Manager to coordinate event set-up and tear-down duties; collaborates with the Fairgrounds Manager, Fairgrounds Maintenance Team Leaders, and others as necessary to coordinate any special needs and requirements of the evening custodial crew. This position requires a work schedule of Tuesday – Saturday, 3:30 pm -12 am.
Essential Job Functions
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.
Trains and orients employees in the safe performance of duties and operation of equipment during the night shift.
Supervises the work of the evening custodial crew. Creates and manages work schedules ensuring sufficient coverage for all buildings and events; assigns work; monitors work quality; conducts performance feedback and employee evaluations.
Coordinates set-ups with the Fairground Manager.
Inspects the work of and spot checks the contracted custodians that clean the county facilities not cleaned by LPC staff.
Provides nightly reports of work completed and any discrepancies found.
Secures buildings; locking all doors at close of business; checks all windows, lights, and entire building to ensure security.
Monitors inventory of supplies and recommends reorders as necessary.
Dusts chairs, tables, shelves, and other furniture and equipment.
Washes windows, walls, wood work, and venetian blinds.
Cleans and sanitizes bathrooms; replaces toilet paper and paper towels.
Vacuums, sweeps, and mops and strips/buffs floors.
Places hazard signs to warn public of slick or wet floors.
Collects and disposes of refuse.
Cleans and polishes furniture, brass, and other metal and wood work.
Cleans sidewalks and outside areas of debris or snow and ice. Applies ice melting substances.
Occasionally operates arena maintenance and other equipment such as tractors or skid steer loaders.
Replaces light bulbs.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Regular and predictable attendance is required.
MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT USED:
Floor Buffing Machine
Floor Cleaning Machine
Vacuum Cleaner
Carpet Shampooer
Cleaning Chemicals
Brushes/Rags
Hand and Power Tools
Vehicle, ATV
Computer
General Office Equipment
Minimum Qualifications Required
Education and Experience:
High School diploma or GED; and,
Three to four years of progressively responsible related experience, including at least 2 years of supervisory 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:
Valid State Driver’s License.
Background security clearance for County facilities.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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.
Principles and practice of safe work procedures utilized in the performance of facility maintenance activities.
Knowledge and familiarity with the safe use of related chemicals.
Standard business arithmetic, including percentages and decimals.
Computer applications related to the work; basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Office and Excel.
Skill in:
Using mathematics.
Planning, organizing, assigning, directing, reviewing and evaluating the work of staff.
Communicating clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.
Motivating staff and providing for their training and professional development.
Ability to:
Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and so forth.
Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Lift at least 50 pounds repetitively.
Hear and understand commands and safety alarms.
Climb stairs and operate equipment.
Non-Discrimination and Affirmative Action 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 affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. La Plata County takes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity 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 campaignbadge 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:
La Plata County offers an extensive comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, paid parental leave and long term disability.
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