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Twin Falls County Housekeeper in Twin Falls, Idaho
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Twin Falls County
Housekeeper
SALARY \$15.40 Hourly LOCATION Twin Falls County, ID
JOB TYPE Full-time JOB NUMBER 202500005
DEPARTMENT Housekeeping OPENING DATE 01/23/2025
CLOSING DATE 2/10/2025 10:00 PM Mountain
Position Information
Apply online at www.twinfallscounty.org
Job Description
CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY
Performs routine custodial and general building cleaning tasks in assigned areas of public buildings; ensures facilities are
equipped with essential sanitary supplies. A Housekeeper may be assigned to work at the County West Building or the
County Courthouse or other location. Specific duties of each job may vary by assignment, but the primary purpose of each
job is the same. The work is performed independently under the direct supervision of the Housekeeping Supervisor and/or
Facilities Manager, depending on assignment. Work is performed in a public building environment and includes use of
electrically powered cleaning equipment and cleaning substances that may involve related hazards. Some positions in this
class may be assigned shifts or altered schedules to accommodate cleaning needs. Some travel may be involved between
job sites so a valid Driver\'s License is required.
Duties / Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (illustrative only and may vary by assignment)
Cleans and maintains facilities in a clean and infection-free condition;
Maintains supply levels in restrooms, including toilet paper, paper towels, and soap;
Cleans and sanitizes restroom areas daily, including toilets, sinks, mirrors, privacy dividers, walls and floor areas;
Vacuums, shampoos and cleans carpets and mats;
Cleans windows and glass doors;
Cleans and polishes brass, mirrors, wood, and other special reflective and decorative surfaces;
Dusts and wet mops floors; Strips and waxes floors;
Empties and cleans trash and recycle bins;
Washes walls, windows and surface areas;
Cleans spills, spot cleans carpets, and removes graffiti as needed;
Maintains cleaning equipment, machinery and tools in good working order; makes minor repairs or report major
repairs needed;
Utilizes the most appropriate cleaning agent for varied cleaning tasks; may include mixing cleaning agents;
Transports laundry to jail facilities for washing;
Keeps immediate supervisor fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential
work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems;
Responds to questions and calls for assistance in a courteous and timely manner;
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Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate co-workers to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of
interdepartmental operations and activities.
Maintains strict confidentiality in all cases;
Interacts with County employees, customers, visitors and the general public effectively and professionally.
SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Waters and maintains plants inside facilities;
Keeps office furniture dusted and clean;
Move office furniture as needed for cleaning purposes;
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
CLASSIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for an individual
to satisfactorily perform each essential duty and be successful in the position.
Knowledge of:
Methods, materials, tools and standard practices of cleaning and maintaining public buildings;
Preparation, use, and disposal of chemical cleaning agents;
Appropriate use of cleaning agent for varied surface types;
Safety procedures when cleaning and moving furniture and handling cl eaning chemicals.
Skill and Ability to:
Operate powered custodial equipment including, but not limited to, vacuums, strippers, waxers, buffers, shampoo
cleaners and power washers;
Operate hand cleaning equipment including, but not limited to, brooms, dust and wet mops, dust pans, and dusters;
Communicate effectively with the public and other employees.
Follow verbal and written instructions.
Work independently and exercise initiative, with general guidance and supervision.
Use good judgment to make sound and reasonable decisions and problem-solving skills to respond to customer
service needs in accordance with established policies.
Maintain a professional demeanor at all times;
Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive
deadlines;
Demonstrate integrity and ingenuity the performance of assigned tasks and solving problems;
Perform all duties in accordance with County policies and procedures with regard for personal safety and that of