Sheriff's Office Custodian

at Yuma County Sheriff's Office 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

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative Only) Supervises, leads, and trains inmate crews in providing
custodial and janitorial duties, including routine cleaning, restroom sanitation, floor care, and
general maintenance of facilities and grounds; trains and ensures inmate crews follow the proper
use of manual and power custodial equipment; transport inmate work crews to designated work
facilities in a Department vehicle; inspect inmates’ assigned work areas; observe and enforces
All established detention security rules and procedures; maintain security of work details by
Observing and controlling inmate behavior; documenting 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.