Sheriff's Office Custodian

at Yuma County in Yuma, Arizona, United States

Job Description

NATURE OF WORK

Under general supervision, performs work of routine difficulty in the supervision of inmate crews providing custodial/janitorial care of Yuma County Sheriff’s Office facilities; this position has department specific responsibility.

Example of Work

(Illustrative Only) Supervises, leads, and trains inmate crews in providing custodial and janitorial duties, to include routine cleaning, restroom sanitation, floor care, and general maintenance of facilities and grounds; trains and ensures inmate crews follows the proper use of manual and power custodial equipment; transports inmate work crews to designated work facilities in a Department vehicle; inspects inmates’ assigned work areas; observes and enforces all established detention security rules and procedures; maintains security of work details by observing and controlling inmate behavior; documents and reports inmate behavior, incidents and/or physical problems; confiscates and delivers any contraband discovered during inmate work crews to Detention supervisor; maintains strict security and accountability for all tools, equipment, supplies and materials used by inmate work crews; maintains the safekeeping of keys used to lock/unlock secure areas to be cleaned; performs custodial and janitorial duties, to include dusting and polishing furniture/equipment, sanitizing restrooms and replenishing supplies, cleaning carpets, stripping, waxing, and buffing floors; cleans   outside areas and walkways; ensures cleanliness and sanitary conditions of Sheriff’s Office facilities, to include patrol substations, weapon range, jail, visitation, high-traffic and personnel areas; moves and arranges office and building furniture/equipment; sets up and tears down equipment for special events and activities; secures facilities after working hours; operates, inspects and maintains floor care equipment; identifies and reports repair needs; performs    equipment repairs and maintenance, as needed; mixes and disposes cleaning fluids/agents, chemicals, or similar solutions; ensures occupational hazards and safety precautions are adhered; receives, stocks, and inventories custodial supplies; sorts and delivers supplies and materials; responds to emergency and urgent clean-up situations, such as spills, leaks, floods, and biohazardous substances including blood and feces … etc.; inputs and maintains work logs and records; works effectively and safely in a security jail environment, inmate housing, and holding areas; may be required to lift up to forty (40) pounds; maintains regular and reliable attendance; performs other duties as assigned.