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Job Description
ABOUT US
At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.” Read on to find out more about this opportunity.
The Marin County Probation's Office
The Marin County Probation's Office is committed to partnering with our communities to provide leadership and excellence in public safety. We take pride in our department and work hard to provide a safe environment for our residents. The department The Marin County Juvenile Hall, under the administration of the Marin County Probation Department, serves as a secure facility for youth detained due to involvement in criminal activities. The hall provides a structured and supportive environment where juveniles receive education, counseling, and rehabilitation programs. The goal is to address the underlying issues leading to delinquent behavior, support positive development, and prepare the youth for successful reintegration into the community, while also ensuring public safety. The probation department oversees these efforts, working closely with families, schools, and community organizations to promote the well-being and rehabilitation of the detained youth.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Housekeeper position at Marin County Juvenile Hall is responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and sanitary environment throughout the facility. This role supports daily operations by performing a variety of housekeeping duties in key areas, including the kitchen, dining hall, restrooms, offices, and common areas. Responsibilities include laundering clothing and linens, conducting supply inventories, restocking items as needed, unloading deliveries, cleaning and maintaining floors through sweeping, mopping, and waxing, and disposing of trash and recyclable materials. The housekeeper is also responsible for cleaning kitchen equipment and utensils, maintaining sanitation in food preparation areas, and occasionally assisting with meal service. The position may involve supervising and training detained youth in housekeeping tasks to promote life skills and personal responsibility. Groundskeeping around the facility exterior may also be required. Working in a secure juvenile facility, the housekeeper must maintain professionalism, ensure compliance with all safety protocols, and model appropriate behavior when interacting with youth
There is currently one (1) full-time (75 bi-weekly hours) vacancy in Juvenile Hall. The eligible list will also be used to fill future vacancies (regular, fixed term, full-time, part-time, contingent) in all County departments that have a Housekeeper position. If you are interested in working in a department other than Probation, please consider applying to this recruitment.
ABOUT YOU
Our Highly Qualified Candidate: The ideal candidate has a background in professional housekeeping with a particular focus on high volume laundry services. They are willing and able to provide directions to detainees on daily housekeeping tasks, are comfortable working in a secured juvenile hall facility which operates 24/7 and can be flexible when it comes to working a nontraditional shift schedule.
Qualifications
Knowledge of- Modern housekeeping equipment.
- Sanitation materials and procedures.
- Modern laundry equipment and procedures.
- Infection control procedures and requirements.
- Sanitary kitchen upkeep and clean up procedures.
- Cleaning materials, supplies, and equipment.
- Washing and wearing quality of fabrics.
- Mending techniques.
- Clerical record keeping methods sufficient to keep inventory of supplies.
- Instruct others in maintenance and housekeeping procedures.
- Detect evidence of misuse, improper care, or improper maintenance of tools and equipment.
- Establish work methods, techniques, standards, procedures, and schedules.
- Evaluate and rate the work of assistants.
- Implement policies relating to custodial maintenance activity.
- Establish schedules for processing clean linen.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted during the performance of duties.
- Follow oral and written instructions in English.
- Follow proscribed institutional security procedures.
- Perform physical work (lifting and moving heavy items - up to 50lbs) in an environment that includes exposure to commercial cleaning solvents commonly used in institutional housekeeping.
One year of professional Housekeeper (preferably in an institutional setting) experience that demonstrates possession of the knowledge and abilities.
Background Process: Applicants successful in testing will be subject to a thorough and rigorous background investigation which may include, but is not limited to, a criminal records check, interviews with friends, relatives, neighbors and employers; verification of DMV records; and overall employment and education history. An applicant may be disqualified for past criminal convictions, poor driving record, providing false background information, and other reasons.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails.
Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time, part-time, or contingent hire positions which may occur while the list remains active.
Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095. If you have questions concerning this position announcement, please contact at Colleen Beck at Colleen.Beck@marincounty.gov .
PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.
COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage .
Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.
Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.
Retirement : Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.
IRS 457 Plan : Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.
Retiree Medical : The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.
For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.
*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
Closing Date/Time: 7/2/2025 11:59 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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County of Marin
Show moreThe County of Marin is a vibrant and thriving organization comprised of 23 agencies and departments with a workforce of approximately 2,400 employees. The County’s array of public safety, community development, public works, health and human services, community services and administrative services is governed by the Board of Supervisors, which is made up of an elected representative from each of the five voting districts in this county.
This diverse organization strives to uphold a set of core values at work: respect, trust, integrity, diversity, equality, excellence, accountability, innovation, and collaboration. These values keep the organization and its individuals healthy, resulting in successful and sustainable quality service delivery. In addition, the County is committed to being a well-managed organization that relies on the talents of its workforce to succeed.
OUR MISSION AS A COUNTY:
To provide excellent services that support healthy, safe and sustainable communities; preserve Marin’s unique environmental heritage; and encourage meaningful participation in the governance of the County by all.
When you’re employed in local government the effects of your work are visible all around you. Your work is an integral part of the day-to-day lives of Marin County residents and visitors. From the roads we drive on, to the parks and libraries we visit, to the services we rely on to keep us healthy and safe, County employees contribute directly to the sustained well-being of Marin County’s communities.
We are motivated to preserve the importance of Equity, Economy, Environment and Education that make our County unique. With over 3000 employees, volunteers and interns across 22 departments, we are a part of the communities we serve. We work with our core values in mind: Integrity, Respect, Diversity, Innovation, Collaboration, and Excellence. These values are not only part of our organization’s strategic initiatives and goals[PDF], but they are what unify us in our work across a variety of perspectives and skillsets.
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