Housekeeping Service Worker

This examination is being given to fill 1-2 vacancies in theSheriffs Office and tocreate a referral list that may be used for futurepart-time will not be accepted in lieu of anapplication. A completed application must be postmarked or received online bythe final filing deadline.

Potential new hires into this classification are required tosuccessfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and an extensive law enforcementbackground as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be madeunless the eligible candidate has passed the drug screen and successfullycompleted the background process.

NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.

• Sweeps mops strips waxes and buffs floors by hand or machine; wet vacuums floors and shampoos carpets.
• Washes windows screens sills light fixtures woodwork doors walls and ceilings; dusts cleans and polishes furniture and other items.
• Cleans and sanitizes special hospital areas and wards such as intensive care unit surgery child care labor and delivery where high level of sanitation must be maintained.
• Cleans and sanitizes rest rooms showers bathtubs drinking fountains and equipment such as gurneys beds and wheelchairs.
• Collects and disposes of trash and garbage; collects and places soiled linen into hamper bags and empties hamper bags into laundry chutes.
• Cleans and maintains janitorial equipment; keeps lists of needed repairs and supplies and notifies superior.
• Delivers moves and collects supplies equipment linen furniture and other items.
• Operates or uses a variety of equipment and tools such as mops brooms dusters floor buffing machines rug shampooers vacuums and wall washing machines; may operate elevators and other equipment in emergency or as necessary.
• May make minor repairs to furniture such as in replacing nuts bolts screws and casters; may perform a limited amount of routine building and grounds maintenance.
• May wash laboratory glassware such as tubes bottles and flasks by hand and machine; may operate autoclave to sterilize glassware; may dust and wash laboratory counters with disinfectant solutions.
• May assist in patient service functions such as washing and making up beds changing window and examining curtains and transporting patients.
• May prepare routine reports.
• May lead and train less experienced workers as assigned.

San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age ancestry color creed marital status medical condition national origin physical or mental disability political affiliation or belief pregnancy race religion sex or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division ().

Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and upon request will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Part-Time Employee Benefits: Part-time employees who meet the appropriate eligibility criteria may receive health insurance benefits and step increases.

Hours Restrictions: Please be advised that SEIU bargaining unit employees are limited to 1559 hours on payroll each calendar year.

Applicants for part-time and temporary recruitments who meet the minimum qualifications are either referred to the hiring department for further selection or they may be required to take a written examination. If a written examination is given the top candidates may be referred to the hiring department for further selection.

Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at prior to the examination date.

Physical Exam: Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities.

Pre-employment Drug Screening Exam: Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen.

Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship (parent child grandparent grandchild or sibling) either by blood or marriage may not be appointed promoted transferred into or within the department when:

• They are related to the Appointing Authority or

• The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other

Department Heads may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule.

Limited Hours Restrictions:Part-time and/or Temporary employees are limited to 1559 hours on payroll each calendar year.

Proof of Eligibility: If you are offered a job you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S.

Apply Online:

mail or in person:

San Joaquin County Human Resources

44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330

Stockton CA 95202

Office hours:
Monday Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays.

Phone:

Job Line:

For currentemployment opportunitiesplease callour 24-hour job line at .

When a final filing date is indicated applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail which are not received by the final filing date will not be accepted. (The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division).

San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer: San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age ancestry color creed marital status medical condition national origin physical or mental disability political affiliation or belief pregnancy race religion sex or sexual orientation. For more information go to Experience:

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