Part Time Housekeeper

Full Job Description

Performs custodial duties to keep County facilities clean and orderly. Cleans and maintains the appearance of offices, floors, restrooms and other facilities.

Requirements

• Performs general cleaning, sweeps, mops, dusts, scrubs, vacuums, empties waste baskets and recycling containers. Cleans walls, windows, light fixtures and air supply/return registers.
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms, including fixtures, mirrors, equipment, windows, floors and walls. Replenishes restroom supplies, unstops sinks and toilets.
• Operates buffer, stripper, waxer, vacuum, and carpet cleaning machines.
• Secures and locks buildings. Turns out lights in areas completed.
• May replace light bulbs and other similar replaceable items.
• May move office furniture and other items, as required.
• May assist groundskeeper in yard work.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Policies, practices, procedures and methods of janitorial/custodial functions.
• Applicable safety practices and regulations.
• Cleaning equipment, products, techniques, and standards.

• Cleaning windows, dusting furniture, and unstopping toilets.
• Operating cleaning equipment, such as buffers, strippers, waxers, vacuums, and carpet cleaning machines.
• Both verbal and written communication.

• Understand and follow instructions and communicate effectively to perform the job functions, as required.
• Safely and correctly operate cleaning equipment.
• Work independently and efficiently.
• Manage time well and meet timelines.
• Communicate effectively.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees and officials, and the general public.

Additional Information

Physical requirements include the ability to lift up to 50 pounds/carry up to 25 pounds, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Subject to standing, walking, sitting, repetitive motion, reaching, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, balancing, client/customer contact, squatting to perform the essential functions.

Subject to contact with hazardous waste, foul odors, animal and human fecal matter, insects and rodents, and exposure to outside elements.

Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.

This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

You must ensure your application accurately reflects your skills and abilities as they relate to the position.

Only periods of employment and experience detailed in the "Work Experience" section of the application will be considered in determining which applicants move forward in the selection process, as well as determining pay level for candidate(s) recommended for hire.

Work Hours: 25-29 hours per week. Works some holidays, some nights, and weekends.

Department: Juvenile Probation

Location: 1700 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78701

Physical Exam, Drug Test, and Alcohol Tests Required.

Criminal, Driving, Education, and Employment Background Checks Required.

For updates or questions about this posting, contact:JUV-ProbHR@traviscountytx.gov