Salt Lake County…A career with a purpose in the community you love!

Salt Lake County invites you to explore our exciting career opportunities. We seek highly enthusiastic individuals to enrich our County with your experience and talent. If you enjoy working in a team environment that is committed to changing the lives of its community, please keep reading.

What it is like to work here:

At Salt Lake County our culture is woven into all aspects of our work and our employees’ lives, from the way we treat each other to the way we support the community.  To promote and foster a fun and healthy work environment, we appreciate employees through great benefits, a healthy work life balance and room to grow and develop.

Surround yourself with:

Peers who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We serve Salt Lake County and envision a safe and beautiful place for all to live to work and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing our community.  Community is more than a place…. It’s our heart and service that bring us together.

We encourage a work life balance:

Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck.  A career with Salt Lake County includes several benefits and perks.  We support our employees with 12 Holidays, up to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and one personal day every year. 

Additional Benefits include:

• Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with 10% contribution

• Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option-Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees
• Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year, Flexible Spending Account
• 100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option
• Plus: Onsite medical clinic, hospital insurance, pet insurance auto and home insurance and discounts at County facilities.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION

Shift Details

Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

May be required to work holidays, nights, and weekends as needed.

JOB SUMMARY

Performs semi-skilled maintenance, custodial, landscaping, repair work, as well as courier services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

One (1) year of experience in fields related to custodial, grounds, or construction maintenance.

Must complete IICRC Carpet Cleaning Technician certification course and pass within one year of hire date.

A valid Driver’s License accepted by the State of Utah may be preferred based on agency needs. In order to operate a County vehicle, a valid Driver’s License issued by the State of Utah will be required prior to operating a County vehicle.

If the incumbent will be operating a County vehicle, the incumbent must complete Defensive Driving Training prior to operating a Company vehicle.

Forklift training/certification preferred.

Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Cleans carpets using scrubbing, extracting, spotting, and replacement techniques.
• Performs in-depth refinishing of various flooring surfaces.
• Disassembles, transports, and reassembles different types of office furniture and equipment.
• Performs general maintenance on custodial equipment.
• Operates equipment and/or vehicles as job duties require.
• Performs outside ground maintenance and snow removal.
• Assists trade personnel in performing diverse construction and maintenance tasks.
• Performs daily inspections of facilities. Ensures clearance of fire escape routes and trip hazards.
• Verifies all cleaning procedures and materials are appropriate and comply with safety protocols and procedures.
• Tracks and maintains chemical and equipment inventory.
• Performs emergency assignments or other related clean-up requests necessary to provide continuous safety and sanitation.
• Provides courier services, including pick-up and delivery of US mail and interoffice media for assigned County departments and facilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

Knowledge of: 

• Proper safety measures and precautions to take when working in buildings and around the public
• Basic grounds maintenance and gardening (care of turf, flowers, shrubs, trees, etc.)
• Safety regulations and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Instructions
• Proper hand and power tools needed for assigned tasks, their usage, and safety measures when using them

Skills and Abilities to:

• Operate equipment and/or vehicles as needed related to job-specific duties
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks on custodial tools and equipment
• Perform grounds maintenance and snow removal
• Assist HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and Carpenters with general labor services when needed
• Prioritize tasks, independently schedule work, and professionally utilize time while remaining flexible to accommodate needed changes
• Follow verbal and written procedures and instructions
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Work independently for extended periods of time

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS  

Position requires regularly lifting and carrying between 25 and 100 lbs., standing and walking for extended periods of time, regularly bending and climbing stairs and ladders, and performing manual labor in all weather conditions.

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