Supervising Janitor
First seen by Alion on Oct 16, 2026.
Job Description
Examples of DutiesPlease note this position requires background clearance for multiple County Departments including several Law Enforcement agencies, a medical clearance, and possession of a valid California Driver License.
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Work with lead Janitors to coordinate the work of all crews.
- Supervise, schedule and evaluate the work of County Janitors and manages and monitors work of contract janitorial services.
- Coordinate work schedules and prioritize to ensure work is completed according to schedules and in accordance with quality standards.
- Perform janitorial duties.
- Develop standards and instructs assigned personnel on those standards.
- Review the work of Janitors while in progress and upon completion.
- Assign special cleaning details.
- Monitor and reports on building conditions and develops new procedures for a more effective workflow.
- Accurately completes time accounting, production control and management reports.
- Requisition materials to maintain a store of supplies and dispenses them as needed.
- Take periodic inventory of supplies and conducts annual usage analysis to recommend equipment and supply levels.
- Advise and assist in the development and installation of improved processes and procedures.
- Investigate complaints and recommends corrective actions.
- May travel out of town to assist staff, inspect work and provide supervision.
- Assist with the Division budget preparation.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
Four (4) years of increasingly responsible janitorial experience in the cleaning and maintenance of buildings and equipment, to include two (2) years of experience in a lead or supervisory capacity.
Licenses:
Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain.
Desirable:
Equivalent to completion of two (2) years of college with course work in Management, Supervision, and Administration.
SOME POSITIONS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL BE SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS PURSUANT TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES RULES AND REGULATIONS, SECTION 2, B.
Essential Functions
- Direct, plan and coordinate janitorial functions.
- Perform cleaning, waste removal and equipment & furniture moving in County offices.
- Communicate effectively with others in writing, in person, and over the telephone.
- Analyze data, interpret policies, procedures and regulations, develop appropriate conclusions, and prepare reports.
- Resolve conflicts and respond appropriately to complaints.
- Complete multiple priority projects with conflicting deadlines and under stressful conditions.
- Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
- Train, evaluate and supervise staff.
- Provide outstanding customer service.
- Lift and move with help objects weighing up to 75 pounds.
- Frequent sitting or standing for extended periods.
- Occasional walking for extended periods over uneven terrain.
- Occasional climbing stairs or ladders.
- Driving, pushing/pulling and bending/squatting.
- Constant use of overall visual capabilities.
- Frequent use of color perception, hand/eye coordination, reading and/or close up work; occasional use of depth perception and peripheral vision.
- Normal dexterity with constant holding, frequent grasping, reaching, repetitive motion and occasional use of hand and shop tools and equipment.
- Constant hearing normal speech, hearing/talking on the telephone and in person.
- Occasional overtime, weekend, and holiday assignments
- Frequent exposure to outdoor conditions and indoor industrial conditions including heat/cold, dust, chemical residues, allergens, odors, and poor ventilation.
- Regular attendance is an essential function.
- Equipment, rules and regulations for safety and accident prevention.
- Principles and practices of supervision and administration.
- Janitorial supplies, equipment, and procedures
- Proper use of materials and procedures used for cleaning purposes.
- Supervisory and training methods and techniques.
- Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Follow oral and written instructions.
- Clean and care for surfaces of building walls, floors, furniture, and equipment.
- Prepare reports and maintain accurate records.
- Make suggestions toward the improvement of the cleaning program.
- Requisition supplies and materials.
- Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work.
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HOLIDAYS & LEAVES
MANAGEMENT LEAVE
May receive, depending upon classification, 96 hours per Fiscal Year.
VACATION
10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours). Optional annual sell back of a portion of accumulated vacation leave hours (maximum - 40 hours).
SICK LEAVE
0.0625 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 16 days (130 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria.
HOLIDAYS
Twelve paid holidays annually plus two optional holidays.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
Five (5) regularly scheduled consecutive workdays.
INSURANCE
HEALTH INSURANCE
Medical Insurance - Merced County offers multiple Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums.
- Anthem 500 EPO
- Anthem 1500 EPO
- Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) with Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) without Health Savings Account (HSA)
Dental Insurance - Delta Dental
- County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)
- County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)
Management Disability Insurance - Unit 20 Unrepresented Management Levels A-E - 100% premium paid by employer
LIFE INSURANCE
County-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Unit 20 Unrepresented Management:
- Level A & B $85,000
- Level C $55,000
- Level D & E $35,000
Voluntary Term and Whole Life Insurance are available - premium paid by employee
RETIREMENT
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
The County offers a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees choose their investment funds and can make pre-tax or post-tax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable.
MERCED COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION
The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code. MCERA members also pay into Social Security. The applicable benefit formula is dependent upon your hire date with an MCERA employer; your pension amount will be determined by your age, years of service and final compensation amount.
EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
Anthem EAP services provide up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free "800" hotline available 24/7 for emergencies and crisis intervention. EAP services include counseling services, legal services, financial services and work-life resource services.
EMPLOYEE TICKETS, COUPONS, and DISCOUNTS
The County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state. The discounts and coupons are available for shopping, movies, sporting events, theme parks, zoos and aquariums and much more.
THIS BULLETIN IS NOT A CONTRACT AND DOES NOT CREATE CONTRACTUAL OR LEGAL RIGHTS ON BEHALF OF ANY EMPLOYEE. THIS BULLETIN IS SUBJECT OF BEING SUPPLEMENTED, MODIFIED, WITHDRAWN OR OTHERWISE CHANGED PENDING LABOR AGREEMENTS AND/OR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEEM NECESSARY.
For answers to specific questions regarding employee benefits, please call Human Resources at 209.385.7356.
Closing Date/Time: Continuous