Location: Houston,TX, USA
Position Description
Precinct One's Mission
Precinct One's mission is that we are committed to become a national model for delivering responsive public service utilizing inclusive, innovative, and collaborative approaches to improve the quality of life, advance equality of opportunity, and promote the fair treatment of all people in Harris County.
What you will do at Precinct One
Provide day-to-day building monitoring, custodial care and logistical support of Precinct One buildings, offices and facilities at assigned locations according to established schedules. Duties include setup and breakdown of tables, chairs and other equipment for various reservations and program activities; and the cleaning of assigned facilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
* Provide day-to-day custodial care of buildings, offices, and facilities at assigned locations according to established schedules.
* Wash windows, walls, tables, desks, and benches; polish metalwork; clean chalkboards; dust and clean furniture and woodwork; sweep, scrub, mop, and wax floors; vacuum and shampoo carpeted areas.
* Clean and sanitize restrooms; wash sinks, mirrors, and toilets; empty trash receptacles; refill soap, towel and other dispensers.
* Move, set up, and arrange furniture and equipment as requested. Ensure windows, doors, and gates are locked and report incidents of vandalism and theft.
* Communicate with administrators and faculty regarding special custodial needs and security of facilities; maintain routine records related to work performed; request supplies and cleaning materials according to established procedures.
* Other duties as assigned.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) ###-#### or email ...@bmd.hctx.net.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Requirements
What you will bring to Precinct One
Education:
* High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
Experience:
* One (1) year of relevant custodial/logistics experience
Licensure:
* Valid driver's license (Texas upon hire)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* On-call as needed
* Ability to lift and safely move tables and chairs for setup and breakdown of facilities
* Ability to provide general facility logistics support to constituents during reservations
* Knowledge of how to operate and maintain general building equipment
* Knowledge of the methods of modern cleaning, materials, and equipment used in custodial work
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resume will not be accepted for qualifications.
General Information
Position Type:
* Full-time | Regular
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
* Ability to lift at least 20 LBS.
* Subject to kneeling, crouching, walking, sitting, twisting, and reaching are needed to perform the essential functions.
What you get in return
You will be surrounded by coworkers who bring their best to work each day. Passionate people who want to make a difference in the communities Precinct One serves along with Harris County as a whole.
Harris County employees receive a competitive salary plus medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to the employee after the first two months of full-time continued employment. Vacation, sick time, and floating holidays allow our employees to recharge and balance work and personal time. Mandatory participation in our retirement program allows employees to save for retirement. Various other benefits and discounts lead to the satisfaction and engagement of our employees.
About Precinct One
There are four precincts in Harris County. The four elected commissioners, along with an elected county judge, serve as members of the Harris County Commissioners Court, the administrative head of the county's government.
With approximately 1.1 million residents, Harris County Precinct One is a diverse, urban precinct that covers 363 square miles. Precinct One's multi-racial, multi-ethnic population is roughly 39 percent African American, 37 percent Latino, 18 percent Anglo, 5 percent Asian, and 1 percent other.
Precinct One, which includes 876 miles of road, stretches south to Brazoria County and reaches into eastern and northern sections of Harris County. The Precinct's territory includes a large section of Downtown Houston, including the Downtown Harris County Courthouse Complex, Toyota Center, Minute Maid Park, and the BBVA Compass Stadium. Other notable landmarks include the 263-acre NRG Park Complex and the renowned Texas Medical Center. The Precinct is also the higher educational home to Houston Community College, Rice University, Texas Southern University, the University of Houston, and the University of St. Thomas. Precinct One manages more than 20 parks, 11 community centers, numerous hike-and-bike trails, three maintenance service centers, and several area offices, all of which provide an array of services to Precinct One residents.
How to apply
If this job sounds interesting, you meet the required qualifications and you can see yourself working for Precinct One, we invite you to apply at
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
BENEFITS
Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.
The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions:
* Medical Coverage
* Dental Coverage
* Vision Coverage
* Wellness Plan
* Life Insurance
* Long-term disability
* Employee Assistance Program
* Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service
* Accrual rates increase based on years of service
* Eleven (11) County-observed holidays and one (1) floating holiday
* Professional development opportunities
* Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
* Healthcare Reimbursement Account
* 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:
* Retirement Pension (TCDRS)
* Flexible schedule (varies by department)
* Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:
01
Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?
* High School or GED diploma
* Associate Degree
* Bachelor's Degree
* Master's Degree or higher
* None of the above
02
Which of the following best describes your verifiable custodial/logistics experience? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)
* Less than one (1) year
* One (1) year or more but less than two (2) years
* Two (2) years or more but less than three (3) years
* Three (3) or more years
* I do not have this experience
03
Please provide the dates of employment during which you obtained relevant custodial/logistics experience. Provide the month and year that began and ended the experience. Example: January 2020 - December 2023 If this experience is not clearly documented in the Work Experience section, your application will be disqualified. If you do not have this experience, type N/A in the space provided.
04
For this position, a valid Texas Driver's License is necessary. Please choose the option that best describes your situation: (Please be sure to include all related details in the Certificates and Licenses section of your application.)
* Yes, I currently hold a valid Texas Driver's License.
* Yes, I possess a valid Out-of-State Driver's License, but I am aware that I must acquire a valid Texas Driver's License before the start date.
* No, I do not currently have a driver's license, but I commit to obtaining one before the start date.
* No, I do not currently have a valid driver's license.
Required Question
Agency Harris County
Address 1111 Fannin St
Ste. 600
Houston, Texas, 77002
Phone 713-###-####
Website