Custodian

About the role

The Custodian performs a variety of general cleaning and maintenance duties to keep all Lincoln County facilities healthy, safe, and clean.

Responsibilities

• Floor care
• Cleaning restrooms
• Trash removal
• Grounds maintenance
• Other essential routine cleaning tasks as needed
• Assign work schedules to custodial staff
• Perform inspection of county facilities for proper cleanliness and safety
• Take daily direction from Lead Custodian regarding duties including cleaning and dusting glass, windows, tabletops, desks, blinds, vents, walls, woodwork, fixtures, furniture, cabinets, and hardware
• Sanitize, clean, and deodorize restrooms including toilets, sinks, walls, mirrors, doors, floors, and counters
• Empty garbage and replenish supplies
• Sweep, vacuum, mop, strip, scrub, wax, and polish floors
• Empty garbage cans and recyclables and dispose of trash in dumpsters
• Move and arrange chairs, tables, cabinets, and office equipment
• Perform mowing and trimming of lawns and shrubs
• Pick up debris and trash on courthouse grounds
• Snow removal from sidewalks, steps, and entrances in inclement weather
• Ensure entrances and doors are secured and locked
• Change light bulbs and deliver supplies
• Attend classes and seminars regarding safety and new techniques for building maintenance

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, equipment, and supplies
• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check
• Must pass a physical examination

Qualifications

• Previous custodial experience
• High school diploma or GED
• Knowledge of floor and office cleaning products and equipment
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and safe driving record

Skills

• Knowledge of basic cleaning techniques, equipment, and supplies
• Ability to perform moderately strenuous manual labor for extended periods of time
• Capability to work independently
• Ability to learn the operation of small, mechanized equipment and handheld power tools
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public
• Ability to maintain professional appearance and demeanor