Lead Janitor

Job Description:

Lead Janitor

Description

Job Details

Under general supervision, to perform routine janitorial duties in County buildings; may perform non-routine janitorial work, as needed; provide lead direction, work coordination, and training to other janitorial staff; keep assigned areas and County buildings in a clean and orderly condition; and do related duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Licensing and Certifications:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver's license.

Education and Experience:

At least one (1) year of experience performing janitorial and/or custodial work. Prior experience as a lead worker or supervisor is desirable.

Additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted.

General Recruitment Information

This is not exhaustive of all job responsibilities. For more details, please refer to the link provided below.

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The information presented in job postings, job descriptions, or recruitment materials does not form a legally binding contract, either explicit or implicit. Benefits may differ among different employee groups. The details provided in these materials are subject to change or cancellation without prior notification. Prospective employees of the County of Lake must undergo the County's pre-employment medical review program upon receiving a conditional job offer before assuming their position with the County.

Applicants may substitute relevant experience and/or education at a 2 to 1 ratio to fulfill minimum qualifications. For further details, individuals should reach out to the Human Resources department.

ADA Accommodations

Individuals in need of accommodation during the application and/or selection process under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should reach out to County of Lake Human Resources at (707) 263-2213.

The County is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer

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LEAD JANITOR
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, to perform routine janitorial duties in County buildings; may perform non-routine janitorial work, as needed; provide lead direction, work coordination, and training to other janitorial staff; keep assigned areas and County buildings in a clean and orderly condition; and do related duties, as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Incumbents assigned to this classification perform routine janitorial work, and may perform non-routine janitorial work as assigned. Incumbents also provide lead direction, work coordination, and training to staff assigned to janitorial functions. Work locations will vary, and work assignments may include irregular hours.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from supervisory and/or management staff, depending on areas of work assignments. Provides lead direction, work coordination and training for janitorial staff.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the scope of duties performed by employees in this class and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

• Provides lead direction, work coordination, and training to other staff performing janitorial functions.
• Performs a variety of custodial work such as vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, waxing and buffing floors.
• Operates scrubbers, buffers, waxers and other equipment and machinery.
• Empties, cleans and lines waste receptacles and disposes of trash.
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms, including restocking restroom supplies.
• Polishes brass fixtures.
• Vacuums carpets.
• Sweeps, mops, waxes, strips, and polishes floors.
• Washes walls, woodwork and blinds.
• Dusts and polishes all surfaces.
• Washes windows and showcases.
• Cleans finger marks and stains from counters, doors, trim, and walls.
• Moves and arranges furniture, equipment, office supplies, and files, as needed
• Reports unusual or improper conditions and reports the need for extensive building and equipment repair.
• Maintains equipment used during the course of work.
• May turn out lights, set alarms, and lock doors and windows.
• Provides training on safety methods, cleaning techniques, and the proper use of equipment to other janitorial staff.
• Regularly travels to various County facilities to oversee and perform lead janitorial duties.
  
• May be assigned to inspect assigned buildings to ensure proper standards of cleanliness.
• Do related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:

• Basic cleaning materials, methods and practices
• Basic janitorial equipment
• Safe work practices

Ability to:

• Provide lead direction, work coordination, and training to other staff performing janitorial functions.
• Learn the operation and use of various janitorial equipment.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Read labels and markings of supplies and equipment.
• Effectively provide training to less experienced staff.
• Clean and care for assigned areas.
• Perform manual laboring work.
• Work independently.
• Regularly work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines.
• Demonstrate physical strength, agility and endurance.
• Constantly demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and the public.

Licensing and Certifications:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver's license.

Education and Experience:

At least one (1) year of experience performing janitorial and/or custodial work. Prior experience as a lead worker or supervisor is desirable.

Additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted.
WORKING CONDITIONS, ADA, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
The County of Lake is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with its obligations under the law to provide equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Incumbents generally work outside of a typical office environment and may be exposed?to?extreme temperatures, loud noise, fumes, noxious odors, dust, mist, gases, and poor ventilation; underground, confined, or restricted?workspaces.

Incumbents may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

Incumbents may also be subject to clients or members of the public afflicted with behavioral disorders or who are under emotionally stressful conditions.

Positions in this class typically require: sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Light Work: Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.

Positions in this class may require local and statewide travel as necessary.

A successful candidate will be required to submit to and pass a background check prior to the appointment. Depending upon the position and/or assigned department, the background check may include but is not limited to civil and criminal history check, reference check, Live Scan, and/or credit check (as allowed under state law).

Disaster Service Workers: As members of the County of Lake Emergency Services Organization, all Lake County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to perform certain emergency services at the direction of the department and / or County.

The contents of this class specification shall not be construed to constitute any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee, nor shall it constitute a contract of employment. The County of Lake assumes no responsibility beyond the general accuracy of the document, nor does it assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information contained herein. The contents of this specification may be modified or revoked without notice. Terms and conditions of employment are determined through a “meet and confer ” process and are subject to the Memorandum of Understanding currently in effect.

RETIREMENT - County employees are members of the California Public Employee Retirement system (CalPERS).CalPERS provides a defined benefit pension at retirement for County employees.The pension formulas and employee contribution amounts may vary by bargaining unit, date of hire, prior qualifying service, and classification. Please contact Human Resources for more information.

HEALTH AND INSURANCE BENEFITS - Medical, dental, hospital, vision, life and disability coverage is available to employees and their dependents. The County contributes $1,500 of the monthly premiums for the insurance plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL may be adjusted for current city or county government employees.

VACATION - 80 hours per year during the first five years of service, 120 hours per year after five years, and additional accruals based on years of service beyond fifteen years. Pro-rated for part-time employees.

SICK LEAVE - Accrues at a rate of 96 hours per year. Pro-rated for part-time employees.

HOLIDAYS- An average of twelve paid 8-hour holidays per year. Pro-rated for part-time employees.

SALARY - Lake County has an adopted salary schedule. The salary range for most classifications is in five increments with a provision for longevity increases. Appointments are normally made at the first step of the salary range.

SOCIAL SECURITY - County employees participate in Social Security.

CALIFORNIA STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE - SDI is available to some County employees.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS and CREDIT UNION MEMBERSHIPS are available to County employees.

Closing Date/Time: 2/8/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$39,166.40 - $47,611.20 Annually