Cleaner

CLEANER

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:  This is routine manual work calling for the performance of simple cleaning duties and may be required, if employed at the Genesee County Nursing Home to assist with laundry related tasks, as necessary.  Work is performed under direct supervision of a Supervisor who assigns tasks and frequently inspects and evaluates the employee and their work when completed.  Does related work, as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

Sweeps and mops floors by hand or floor machine;

Washes windows and polishes floors;

Dusts woodwork, furniture and other articles;

Cleans lavatories and replenishes supplies;

Washes glassware and other dishware equipment;

Vacuum carpets;

Picks up and recycles trash;

Launders resident drapes, hanging drapes and cubicle curtains.

The above examples of duties are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND/OR PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:  Working knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment, and ability to use them economically and efficiently; ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions; willingness to perform janitorial tasks; thoroughness; dependability.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.  The employee constantly is required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch; and talk and hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.