This is heavy manual work in performing more difficult housekeeping tasks on an assigned shift in Miami-Dade Water & Sewer Department buildings or facilities.

Employees in this class perform heavy manual work involving a variety of housekeeping tasks to assist in the maintenance of a variety of County buildings. Duties include operating various types of automatic housekeeping equipment, cleaning restrooms and offices, removing trash, washing windows, vacuuming carpets and mopping floors. Incumbents are responsible for the use of proper methods and materials in cleaning and caring for buildings and equipment. Work is distinguished from that of the next lower class by the requirement for greater skill in the performance of work, more independence of action and primary operation of various types of automated housekeeping equipment. Supervision is received from a custodial supervisor who periodically inspects work in progress and upon completion for satisfactory performance of housekeeping assignments.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Operates automatic housekeeping equipment for floor cleaning including buffing and carpet shampoo machines and other equipment; scrubs, strips and waxes floors and shampoos carpets.

Operates wall vacuum cleaners and wall washing equipment; cleans walls, curtains, drapes and venetian blinds, using ladders as necessary.

Maintains working order and cleanliness of wall washing equipment, floor machines, vacuum cleaners, wet-dry vacuum cleaners, automatic scrubbing equipment, wringers, dollies and floor signs; makes minor repairs when necessary.

Performs routine daily cleaning of offices, lobbies, conference rooms and classrooms; mops floors, dusts and polishes furniture; washes woodwork and fixtures.

Scrubs and disinfects restroom floors; cleans tile, dividers and baseboards; cleans, polishes and disinfects toilets; checks and replenishes linen, toilet paper, handsoap and deodorizers.

Cleans and changes trash and garbage cans and relines with plastic trash bags as required; washes outside surfaces and refrigerators, cabinets and furniture.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS

Knowledge of the materials, methods and equipment typically used in janitorial work.

Knowledge of operation and routine care of various types of automatic housekeeping equipment.

Knowledge of disinfectants used in cleaning restrooms and other common areas.

Some knowledge of general sanitation standards in cleaning work.

Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to automatic cleaning equipment.

Ability to work with a minimum of supervision from written job procedures and work schedules.

Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions.

Physical strength and agility sufficient to perform assigned duties.

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