Facilities Utility II

About the role

Summary Chelan County Facilities Department is looking for a responsible Facility Utility crew member, within our Facility Department, who will help maintain our facilities. The external and internal appearance of a building reflects on the occupants. It is important for an incumbent to be careful and thorough in working, cleaning and tidying the premises. An ideal candidate will be experienced in a custodial role focused on building upkeep. They will have great physical endurance to cover a large area with an eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Report on time to the Supervisor, who is responsible for the direction of the custodial services in the facilities.
• Respond to emergent calls that are occasionally outside of normal working hours.
• Dust, clean, sanitize and restock restrooms using established practices and procedures.
• Dust and clean furniture, windows and various other surfaces.
• Sweep, mop, scrub, sanitize and/or vacuum floors and stairwells.
• Empty and clean trash containers.
• Vacuum and shampoo carpets.
• Strip, clean, buff and apply floor sealer and floor finish to hard surface floors.
• Use and maintain assigned power equipment and hand tools: buffers, auto scrubbers, extractors, high pressure washers, high speed buffers and vacuums, brooms, mops, and squeegees for the cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, and furniture etc.
• Light maintenance duties, such as replacing light bulbs and the like.
• Lock and unlock assigned buildings: secure building when facilities are not in use, checking for unlocked doors and windows, report any unauthorized occupants, and turn off lights.
• Perform cleaning and related activities such as deicing, removing snow or debris from sidewalks and stairs around buildings using hand-operated tools or small power equipment.
• Follow instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies. Use as directed.
• Move furniture, equipment, supplies, and tools on an incidental basis.
• Take classes as required in cleaning methods and techniques, new products, First Aid, and CPR.
• Support and follow all County Policies and safety regulations and guidelines, etc.
• Perform related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Able to operate tools, equipment and Microsoft Windows Office applications.
• Able to listen, follow direction, pay attention to detail, organize.
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Able to compute rate, ratio, and percentages.
• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
• Minimum 1-year custodial experience preferred but not required.
• Read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
• Ability to solve practical problems, work independently, safely and manage time wisely. Must be self-motivated and able to prioritize assigned work.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: N/A.
• Able to regularly stand and walk, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move greater than 100 lbs. Occasionally required to sit, reach with hands and arms. Ability to use a ladder when necessary.
• While performing these duties, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Pay

• Salary PW01 Step 2‑4: $3,501.48 – $3,815.06 per month.
• Longevity Step 5‑8: $3,983.70 – $4,521.72 per month.

Benefits

• Participation in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS