Salary: See Position DescriptionLocation : Multiple York County Government Buildings, SCJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 2024 -00659Department: Public WorksDivision: Supt. Of County PropertyOpening Date: 11/05/2024Closing Date: 11/19/2024 5:00 PM EasternFLSA: Non-ExemptAbout usYork County is located in the Piedmont region, between the Broad River and the Catawba River. Its diverse landscape is home to family-friendly towns/cities, a progressive urban region and lakefront communities. We are excited that you want to join our team and recognize that our employees are the foundation for our success.Mission Statement - York County provides quality public services in an open, efficient, and responsive manner.Vision Statement - York County provides an environment where all citizens and businesses can thrive and succeed.About the Department: The Public Works Department is comprised of eight divisions that fall under the direction of the Public Works Director and Assistant Director. Of those eight (8) divisions, Building Maintenance provides custodial maintenance of County facilities. We believe that by working together, we become empowered and are able to meet the goals set for our department. About our opportunityWe invite you to apply to join our team as a full-time (40 hours per week), non-exempt Custodian with the Public Works Department, Building Maintenance division.The purpose of this position is to provide custodial maintenance of County facilities to ensure a clean and safe environment for staff and visitors.Work Schedule: Must be able to work the hours of 5:00 am-2:00 pm and or 8:00 am-5:00 pm.Benefits: Participation in the South Carolina Retirement System, comprehensive medical benefits, sick, vacation and 11 paid holidays plus 3 optional holidays.Compensation: Pay Rate/Grade 106: $15.59 - $24.16 per hour. Salary is dependent on experience and education.Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides general custodial maintenance in assigned County facilities.
- Maintains accurate and complete records of work performed.
- Performs all work in compliance with County policies, procedures and standards.
- Receives and responds to inquiries, and complaints from County staff and the public.
- Orders and stocks cleaning supplies.
- Coordinates the locking and unlocking of doors and sets or disarms security systems.
- Ensures walkways and parking areas are swept.
- Maintains cleanliness, and accurate supplies in restrooms.
- Collects and distributes inter-office mail and deliver outgoing mail to external mailboxes.
- Removes and replaces liners in trash receptacles as needed.
- Dusts and cleans surfaces including doors, walls, showers, refrigerators, microwaves and other appliances, and telephones.
- Moves furniture as required for cleaning and preparing for events and meetings.
About youEducation and Experience Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Two (2) years of custodial, maintenance or related experience preferred or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses:
- May be required depending on location and provided to you by York County:
- Certification in CJIS (Criminal Justice Information System Certificate).
- Blood Borne Pathogens
- PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) course.
Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education may be considered. Physical Demands / Work Environment / DisclaimerPhysical Demands:Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy.Unavoidable Work Hazards (Work Environment):Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
- Involves routine and frequent exposure to:
- Bright/dim light; dusts and pollen.
- Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.
- Extreme noise levels
- Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors.
Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance:York County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management. Standard Clauses:May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of the County.This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.Full-time employees are allowed to participate in group medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance programs offered by York County Government. If employees elect to secure dependent coverage, the employee should pay the additional costs for such coverage. All statements of insurance coverage are subject to the terms, conditions, restrictions and other eligibility requirements that are set forth in various insurance plan documents. Our full-time benefits through PEBA (South Carolina Retirement Systems and State Health Plan) include health insurance, prescription benefits, dental, vision, life insurance, MoneyPlus, Health Savings Accounts, retirement (Membership in the South Carolina Retirement System is mandatory for county employees), and deferred compensation. Making decisions about your insurance and retirement benefits can sometimes be complicated and difficult. The Navigating Your Benefits series provides common-language explanations and can help you find your way in the world of your insurance and retirement benefits: Other full-time benefits include longevity allowance, annual leave, sick leave, holiday pay, Sick Leave Bank, wellness benefits, Employee Assistance Program, etc. Please contact Human Resources at ...@yorkcountygov.com if you would like more information.Longevity AllowanceFull-time regular county employees, elected officials, appointed officials, and judges with ten or more years of full time continuous governmental service are eligible to receive a monthly longevity allowance in addition to their regular compensation. Continuous service transferred from employment with another county, municipality, state or a political entity created by the State may contribute toward eligibility for the longevity allowance. Longevity allowances are paid according to the following schedule.Longevity AllowanceYears of Continuous Service Monthly Longevity Amount10-14 Years $20.0015-19 Years $25.0020-24 Years $30.0025-29 Years $35.0030-34 Years $40.0035-39 Years $45.0040+ Years $50.00Annual LeaveProbationary and regular full-time county employees that work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue annual leave with pay. Employees in their new hire six (6) month probationary period shall not be able to use annual leave until they become regular county employees. Employees who are separating from county service shall be paid for all accrued, unused annual leave up to 360 hours provided they give York County as the employer the proper notice as required. Employees in their six (6) month New Hire probationary period who are terminated or separated from employment shall not be paid for accrued annual leave. The maximum amount of annual leave carried into each calendar year is 360 hours.Earning Rate for Full-Time EmployeesFull-time employees with less than ten years of continuous service earn at the rate of eight hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve months period. Full-time employees with at least ten years, but less than twenty years of continuous service will earn at the rate of ten (10) hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve month period. Full-time employees with twenty or more years of service will earn at the rate of twelve (12) hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve (12) months period.Sick LeaveFull-time county employees may be entitled to earn sick leave with pay. Employees may accrue up to 1,440 hours of sick leave. Upon termination of employment with the County, employees may not be reimbursed for any unused sick leave. When a paid holiday occurs while an employee is on sick leave with pay, the day may not be charged as sick leave.Earning Rate of Sick LeaveFull time employees will earn eight hours of sick leave per month of service during a twelve month period. Paid Holiday'sThe following days may be observed as paid holidays for York County Employees:January - December: 3 Optional Holidays per Calendar YearJanuary: New Year's Day and Martin Luther King DayMay: Memorial DayJune: Juneteenth DayJuly: Independence DaySeptember: Labor DayNovember: Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Friday after ThanksgivingDecember: Christmas Eve, Christmas DayTraining: Quality training and educational programs are available at various times for county employees in order to support workforce development that is consistent with organizational objectives. Training topics may include driver training, CPR/first aid, communication, supervisor training, workplace violence, substance abuse, and various computer related classes.