JOB
The Kings County Public Works Department is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Janitor. There is one current vacancy. Future vacancies for this position may be filled from the eligible list to be established. The typical life of a list is six months. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSThe Janitor classification series is utilized in the Building Maintenance Division of the Public Works Department for janitorial maintenance of County facilities. Assigned to small teams of two or three under the supervision of the Janitor Supervisor or Senior Janitor, incumbents perform journey level janitorial cleaning of County facilities.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Duties include but are not limited to those described below. Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.Sweeps, vacuums, mops, waxes, buffs, and scrubs floors; dusts, waxes, washes and polishes furniture and woodwork; replenishes supplies; empties and cleans waste receptacles; cleans and disinfects restrooms and drinking fountains; cleans kitchen/break rooms, wipes down countertops and tables, and scours sinks; refills restroom and kitchen/break room containers and dispensers; cleans windows and walls; replaces light bulbs; reports the need for repairs; cleans and dusts books and shelves; polishes metal work; moves and arranges furniture and equipment for special events; turns out lights and locks doors and windows; takes care of equipment and materials used in the work; follow safe procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment; cleans and disinfects offices, workstations and public areas when an infectious and/or unsanitary condition has been reported; uses personal protective equipment as needed; attends safety trainings; may assists in a variety of miscellaneous duties such as making coffee, raising and lowering American flag; may supervise, transport and control inmate trustees including assignment of work, training and instruction in safe, efficient operation and use of janitorial supplies and equipment; performs other related functions as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed. Depending upon the number of applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, the examination process may include a screening committee (pass/fail) and/or an oral examination (100%) which may include a written practical component to determine placement on the eligible list.VETERAN'S PREFERENCE AVAILABLE UPON REQUESTVeteran's Preference ApplicationYou must submit a certified DD-214 and a new request form for each application submission prior to the closing date.
