Janitor

The Dane County Department of Administration in Madison, WI, is recruiting for a full-time (1.0 FTE) Janitor position. The Eligibility List created may be used to fill future vacancies over the next six (6) months.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY & INCLUSION

As an employer, we strive to provide a work environment where diversity and differing opinions are valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning and improvement are fostered, teamwork and open/honest communication are encouraged, and meeting customers' needs through quality service is a shared goal. All employees must be able to demonstrate multicultural competence - the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women, racial and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.

DEFINITION

Under supervision, performs a range of cleaning and minor maintenance duties involved in keeping county facilities clean and operational; and related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Performs basic cleaning procedures including trash removal, cleaning waste receptacles, dusting, window and wall washing, furniture cleaning, dust mopping, wet mopping, vacuuming, and restroom cleaning in county facilities as assigned. Performs complex cleaning procedures including stripping, sealing, waxing, buffing corridors, carpet cleaning, and project cleaning as assigned. Operates custodial equipment such as floor machines, automatic scrubbers and carpet extractors. Maintains outside building entrances, surrounding walkways/paths and grounds, including litter pick up, cutting grass and trimming shrubbery. Assists with snow removal. Cleans shop and industrial areas. Performs minor maintenance duties including replacing light bulbs and checking operation of mechanical equipment.

Education, Training and Experience:

Ability to read, write, and interpret measuring and hazard instructions on labels.

Special Requirements:

Must have a valid driver's license, or access to reliable personal transportation, or equivalent. Must successfully pass and maintain clearance through the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and the Dane County Sheriff's Office background investigation which includes fingerprinting.

Background Check Statement: Some positions may require a criminal background check which can include fingerprinting due to the nature of the job's responsibilities. Wisconsin's Fair Employment Law, s. 111.31 - 111.395, Wis. Stats., prohibits discrimination because of an arrest or conviction record. However, Dane County may disqualify an applicant if the position's responsibilities are substantially related to the applicant's criminal history (e.g., the nature of the crime and its relationship to the position, whether hiring, transferring or promoting an applicant would pose an unreasonable risk to the business, its employees, customers and vendors, etc.) Management reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

For Bilingual Positions:

• Provide services in both English and the required foreign language (e.g., Spanish, Arabic, Hmong, etc.).
• Applicants being considered for bilingual positions will be tested during the recruitment process prior to employment. This will primarily consist of passing an oral language proficiency assessment from English to foreign language and foreign language to English, but may require additional language testing, such as written translation, if it is an essential function of the job.
• If applicable, individuals may confirm with the Employee Relations Division whether results of bilingual language certifications/ examinations they currently hold qualify them for the position's bilingual designation.

Physical and Environmental Work Requirements:

This position is active for the entire shift (standing, walking, stooping, twisting, lifting, bending, pushing, reaching, climbing, crouching and crawling). Must be able to lift 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance. May be required to operate heavy equipment, move furniture and work from safety ladders. Ability to use hands/feet for repetitive single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling and operating controls and equipment. Incumbent will work in all areas of the county and is therefore subject to a wide variety of conditions that will change daily. On a daily basis exposure to temperature variations or extremes, chemicals, odors, toxic agents, noise, vibrations, wetness, machinery and/or dust may cause discomfort but poses little risk of injury. On an infrequent basis, exposure to blood and/or body fluids.

Knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment used in cleaning operations. Knowledge of, or ability to learn occupational hazards and safety precautions. Physical ability to operate power cleaning equipment. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions. Ability to make minor repairs to equipment and building fixtures. Ability to work well with others.