County of Santa Barbara · 1 month ago
Utility Worker, Institutions
Santa Barbara County, CA
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelThe County of Santa Barbara is seeking a Utility Worker for the Sheriff's Office to assist in maintaining inventory and providing various services within custody facilities. The role involves supervising inmates in housekeeping tasks, operating yard equipment, and managing supplies and property.
ConsultingGovernmentNon Profit
Responsibilities
Orders and issues linen and clothing and coordinates laundry services; orders supplies, accepts deliveries, and checks supplies received against invoices; distributes goods received, arranges supplies on shelves, and maintains inventory records; maintains security of items stored in the supply room; stores and keeps records of detainees' or inmates' clothing and bulk property
Supervises inmates or detainees in various work assignments; performs or supervises inmates or detainees performing minor housekeeping tasks such as painting, general cleaning making simple repairs, and performing light building or grounds maintenance; operates yard equipment for grounds maintenance; assists with submission and follow-up of maintenance requests
Lifts, moves, and transports heavy and bulky items. Writes simple reports and memoranda regarding lost property and inmate/detainee disciplinary problems
Uses a computer to enter data for record of inmate property, order and inventory supplies, and linens
Issues and delivers office supplies and equipment; oversees or provides mail handling and courier services as needed
Transports vehicles to the County garage, and to other locations within the County; monitors inventory and condition of safety equipment and oversees equipment maintenance; arranges vehicle maintenance and repairs through County garage, and maintains service records of vehicles; assists employees in obtaining vehicles and transportation
Assists the public in person or on the phone
May assist food service workers as needed and
Performs other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
A combination of training, education, and/or experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities
Knowledge of: English grammar and usage sufficient to keep records, place orders, and prepare simple narrative reports; basic math to place supply orders and maintain inventory
Ability to: understand and carry out oral and written instructions; work independently without close supervision; keep accurate records; use a computer to complete daily tasks; perform minor building maintenance tasks and learn to make minor repairs; communicate effectively with current and former inmates/juveniles in detention and with members of the public; work well with co-workers, inmates and or juveniles and the public; maintain appropriate relationships with inmates or juveniles in custody; safely maintain the security of assigned inmates or juveniles in custody; learn to operate fork lift based on assignment
Must be physically able to lift heavy items up to 50 pounds above and below shoulder height, perform continuous standing walking, reaching, and bending
Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license at the time of appointment
Appointee must satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision
Retirement Plans
Company
County of Santa Barbara
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