Salary : $36,212.80 - $55,328.00 Annually Location : Yreka, CA Job Type: Permanent Full Time Job Number: 2024-01427 Department: General Services Opening Date: 10/16/2024 Closing Date: 11/3/2024 11:59 PM Pacific DescriptionThe County of Siskiyou is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity EmployerWe welcome applicants of any race, religion, or ancestry.For exact salary information please refer to the current salary schedule, Janitor I: $17.41 - $22.23Janitor II: $19.23 - $24.56Janitor III: $20.83 - $26.60Janitor I: DEFINITION Under general supervision, to perform routine janitorial duties in County buildings; may perform non-routine janitorial work, as needed; keep assigned areas and County buildings in a clean and orderly condition; and do related duties, as assigned. This classification is a for cause, non-exempt position. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is an entry level Janitor classification. Incumbents perform the full range of janitorial duties in cleaning County buildings and facilities. Incumbents assigned to this classification perform routine janitorial work, and may perform non-routine janitorial work as assigned. Work locations will vary and work assignments may include irregular hours. Work is performed under general guidance and supervision. REPORTS TO Director of Facilities Management and Janitorial supervisor CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED This is not a supervisory class. Janitor II:DEFINITION Under general supervision, to perform routine janitorial duties in County buildings; may perform non-routine janitorial work, as needed; keep assigned areas and County buildings in a clean and orderly condition; and do related duties, as assigned. This classification is a for cause, non-exempt position. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSThis is the fully experienced working level in the Janitor class series. They perform the full range of janitorial, and may perform non-routine janitorial work as assigned. Work locations will vary and work assignments may include irregular hours.. Work is performed under general guidance and supervision. REPORTS TODirector of Facilities Management and Janitorial supervisor CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED This is not a supervisory class. Janitor III:DEFINITION Under general supervision, to perform routine janitorial duties in County buildings; may perform non-routine janitorial work, as needed; provide lead direction, work coordination, and training to other janitorial staff; keep assigned areas and County buildings in a clean and orderly condition; and do related duties, as assigned. This classification is a for cause, non-exempt position. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSThis is the fully experienced working level in the Janitor class series. Incumbents assigned to this classification perform routine janitorial work and may perform non-routine janitorial work as assigned. Incumbents also provide lead direction, work coordination, and training to staff assigned to janitorial functions. Work locations will vary, and work assignments may include irregular hours. REPORTS TODirector of Facilities Management and Janitorial supervisor CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED Receives general supervision from supervisory and/or management staff, depending on areas of work assignments. Provides lead direction, work coordination and training for janitorial staff. Examples of DutiesJanitor I:ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Performs a variety of cleaning duties such as but not limited to:
- Sweeping
- Mopping and scrubbing floors
- Cleans and vacuums rugs and carpets
- Waxes and polishes furniture and woodwork
- Cleans hallways, lobbies, restrooms, and offices
- Cleans ceilings, walls, blinds, and light fixtures
- Empties and cleans waste receptacles
- Polishes metal work
- Cleans and disinfects restrooms
- Replenishes supplies
- May wash windows
- May move and arrange furniture and equipment
- Turns out lights, set alarms, lock doors and windows, as needed
- Operates scrubbers, buffers, waxing machines, and other equipment and machinery
- Requisitions supplies as needed
- Observes and reports needed repairs to buildings and equipment
- Maintains equipment used during the course of work
- Empty paper recycling containers
- Replaces light bulbs and tubes
- May assist with basic building maintenance work
Knowledge of:
- Cleaning supplies and equipment.
- Proper methods used in cleaning work.
- Basic hand tools and equipment used in routine building maintenance.
- Safe work practices.
Desired Skills:
- Learn the operation and use of various janitorial equipment.
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Read labels and markings of supplies and equipment.
- Clean and care for assigned areas.
- Perform manual laboring work.
- Work independently.
- Regularly work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines.
- Demonstrate physical strength, agility and endurance.
- Constantly demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and the public.
Janitor II:ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Performs a variety of cleaning duties such as but not limited to:
- Sweeping
- Mopping and scrubbing floors
- Cleans and vacuums rugs and carpets
- Waxes and polishes furniture and woodwork
- Cleans hallways, lobbies, restrooms, and offices
- Cleans ceilings, walls, blinds, and light fixtures
- Empties and cleans waste receptacles
- Polishes metal work
- Cleans and disinfects restrooms
- Replenishes supplies
- May wash windows
- May move and arrange furniture and equipment
- Turns out lights
- May set alarms, locks doors and windows, as needed.
- Operates scrubbers, buffers, waxing machines, and other equipment and machinery
- Requisitions supplies as needed
- Observes and reports needed repairs to buildings and equipment
- Maintains equipment used during the course of work
- Empty paper recycling containers.
- Replaces light bulbs and tubes.
- May assist with basic building maintenance work.
Knowledge of:
- Cleaning supplies and equipment.
- Proper methods used in cleaning work.
- Basic hand tools and equipment used in routine building maintenance.
- Safe work practices.
Desired Skills:
- Learn the operation and use of various janitorial equipment.
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Read labels and markings of supplies and equipment.
- Clean and care for assigned areas.
- Perform manual laboring work.
- Work independently.
- Regularly work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines.
- Demonstrate physical strength, agility and endurance.
- Constantly demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and the public.
Janitor III:ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the scope of duties performed by employees in this class and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
- Provides lead direction, work coordination, and training to other staff performing janitorial functions.
- Performs a variety of custodial work such as vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, waxing and buffing floors.
- Operates scrubbers, buffers, waxing machines, and other equipment and machinery.
- Empties, cleans and lines waste receptacles and disposes of trash.
- Cleans and disinfects restrooms, including restocking restroom supplies.
- Polishes brass fixtures.
- Vacuums carpets.
- Sweeps, mops, waxes, strips, and polishes floors.
- Washes walls, woodwork and blinds.
- Dusts and polishes all surfaces.
- Washes windows and showcases.
- Cleans finger marks and stains from counters, doors, trim, and walls.
- Moves and arranges furniture, equipment, office supplies, and files, as needed.
- Reports unusual or improper conditions and reports the need for extensive building and equipment repair.
- Maintains equipment used during the course of work.
- May turn out lights, set alarms, and lock doors and windows, as needed.
- Provides training on safety methods, cleaning techniques, and the proper use of equipment to other janitorial staff.
- May be assigned to inspect assigned buildings to ensure proper standards of cleanliness.
- Empty paper recycling containers.
- Replaces light bulbs and tubes.
- May assist with basic building maintenance work.
- Do related work as required.
Knowledge of:
- Basic cleaning materials, methods and practices
- Basic janitorial equipment
- Safe work practices
Desired Skills:
- Provide lead direction, work coordination, and training to other staff performing janitorial functions.
- Learn the operation and use of various janitorial equipment.
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Read labels and markings of supplies and equipment.
- Effectively provide training to less experienced staff.
- Clean and care for assigned areas.
- Perform manual laboring work.
- Work independently.
- Regularly work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines.
- Demonstrate physical strength, agility and endurance.
- Constantly demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and the public.
Typical QualificationsJanitor I: Training and Experience: Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
- Previous work experience in janitorial or custodial work is desirable.
- Additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted.
Special Requirements:
- Additional security clearance may be necessary for Janitors assigned to the Government Center, law enforcement offices or any office that contains confidential information.
- Possession of a valid California driver's license.
- Incumbents in this classification must pass a routine background check upon accepting an offer of employment and submit to a pre-employment physical examination, drug testing and fingerprinting.
Janitor II:Training and Experience: Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: - One year of work work experience in janitorial or custodial work is desirable. Special Requirements: Additional security clearance may be necessary for janitors assigned to the Government Center, Law Enforcement office or any office that contains confidential information.
- Possession of a valid California driver's license.
- Incumbents in this classification must pass a routine background check upon accepting an offer of employment and submit to a pre-employment physical examination, drug testing and fingerprinting.
Janitor III:Training and Experience: Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
- At least one (1) year of experience performing janitorial and/or custodial work.
- Prior experience as a lead worker or supervisor is desirable.
- Additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted.
Special Requirements:
- Additional security clearance may be necessary for janitors assigned to the Government Center, Law Enforcement office or any office that contains confidential information.
- Possession of a valid California driver's license.
- Incumbents in this classification must pass a routine background check upon accepting an offer of employment and submit to a pre-employment physical examination, drug testing and fingerprinting.
Supplemental InformationJanitor I:TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Frequently stand and walk for extended periods; stoop, kneel, and crouch to pick up or move objects, office equipment, and furniture; physical ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs. without assistance; physical ability to lift and move heavier objects with assistance; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; corrected vision and hearing to normal range; verbal communication; uses vacuum cleaners, scrubbers, buffers, waxing equipment, and basic hand tools. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed in building and outdoor environments; work is performed in varying temperatures; some exposure to controlled and hazardous substances such as cleaning solvents and chemicals; limited contact with staff and the public. Janitor II:TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Positions in this class typically require: sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Frequently stand and walk for extended periods; pick up or move objects, office equipment, and furniture; physical ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs. without assistance; physical ability to lift and move heavier objects with assistance; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; corrected vision and hearing to normal range; verbal communication; uses vacuum cleaners, scrubbers, buffers, waxing equipment. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed in building and outdoor environments; work is performed in varying temperatures; some exposure to controlled and hazardous substances such as cleaning solvents and chemicals; limited contact with staff and the public. Janitor III:TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSPositions in this class typically require: sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Frequently stand and walk for extended periods; pick up or move objects, office equipment, and furniture; physical ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs. without assistance; physical ability to lift and move heavier objects with assistance; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; corrected vision and hearing to normal range; verbal communication; uses vacuum cleaners, scrubbers, buffers, waxing equipment. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed in building and outdoor environments; work is performed in varying temperatures; some exposure to controlled and hazardous substances such as cleaning solvents and chemicals; limited contact with staff and the public. NOTE: Various bargaining units may have benefits that alter from this general summary. This summary of benefits is not a binding document and is provided as a courtesy. Refer to labor agreements (MOUs) for specific benefit information. THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEESHolidays: 12 paid holidays (96 hours) per year, plus 3 floating holidays Vacation: Two (2) weeks per year during the first five (5) years of service; Three (3) weeks a year - five (5)- ten (10) years of service; Four (4) weeks a year - Ten (10) plus years of service;. Note - accrued vacation leave may not be used until after six months of employment. Sick Leave: Sick leave shall accrue from the date of initial employment at the rate of 3.7 hours per pay period (which is equivalent to 96 hours per years) for regular full-time employees with no maximum accrual. Unused sick leave may be converted to PERS service credit upon retirement. Health Plan: Siskiyou County contracts with CalPERS for medical insurance. Effective 1/01/2024, the County will contribute 90% of the Region 1 CalPERS Gold health plan. Effective 1/01/2025, the County will contribute 85% of the Region 1 CalPERS Gold health plan. Dental Plan: Effective 1/01/2024 the County contributes 90% of the dental premium. Effective 1/01/2025 the County contributes 85% of the dental premium. Vision Plan: Effective November 2022 the County provides vision insurance for employees and their dependents. Life Insurance: The County will maintain life insurance for $50,000. Retirement: The County is in the Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) coordinated with Social Security.
- 2% at 55 years of age and single highest year calculation for final compensation (generally for employees hired prior to 11/02/12)
- 2% at 60 years of age and highest three year average for final compensation (generally for employees hired between 11/02/12 - 12/31/12)
- 2% at 62 years of age and highest three year average final compensation (generally for employees hired on or after 1/01/13)
Member contribution: Employees hired prior to November 2, 2012, pay the required seven percent (7.0%) member contribution, on a pre-tax basis. Employees hired after November 1, 2012, who are not classified as a new member pay the required seven percent (7.0%) member contribution, on a pre-tax basis. Employees hired after December 31, 2012, who are classified as a new member will pay one half of the total normal cost as determined annually by CalPERS on a pre-tax basis. Miscellaneous: • Deferred Compensation plans available through specified companies. • IRC Section 125 plan available for pre-tax payroll deductions for contributions towards un-reimbursed medical expenses and dependent care. SISKIYOU COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERAny information on this page or links is subject to change without notice.Siskiyou County Personnel 1312 Fairlane Road, Suite 1 Yreka CA 96097 (530) ###-#### Comments, please email: 01 Do you currently have a driver's license?
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