Custodian - Greenfield District Court

This position is designated as a union role covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement with OPEIU, Local 6. All new hires start at the entry-level rate; pay may advance within the salary band according to the CBA/MOU.

About the role

Performs custodial duties to ensure that court facilities are clean, orderly, and accessible. Cleans offices, bathrooms, and other facility spaces. Removes refuse. Mows lawns and shovels snow as needed. Assists with maintenance duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Dusts and wet mops floors and stairways; operates vacuum to clean carpet areas; ensures Wet Floor signs are properly placed.
• Strips wax, applies fresh wax, and operates power buffer to polish floors.
• Dusts furniture, empties wastepaper baskets, cleans windows, mirrors, doors, and washes walls.
• Cleans and sanitizes drinking fountains and restrooms, replenishing supplies and dispensers.
• Checks lights and secures windows and building entrances after cleaning or on a regular basis.
• Reports irregular activities and advises supervisor of conditions requiring major maintenance or repair.
• Moves furniture to facilitate cleaning; assists in personnel transfers or rearranges office layout.
• Empties trash cans and sweeps around building entrances.
• Mows lawns and shovels snow and sidewalks as necessary.
• Provides coverage for other custodians as needed.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Three (3) years of related work experience.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods, supplies, products, tools, and floor care.
• Familiarity with KAIVAC and IMOP equipment.
• Ability to meet schedules and deadlines, follow oral and written directions, and operate various types of cleaning equipment.
• Ability to work independently or with a team and interact with people from various backgrounds.
• Skill in verbal and written communication and performing a variety of cleaning duties.

Skills

• Ethics and Values: Communicates and demonstrates the ethics and values of the Court Facilities Department and the Trial Court.
• Mission Driven: Understands, upholds, and communicates the Trial Court and Court Facilities Department missions.
• Professional Development: Committed to ongoing training and educational opportunities.
• Customer Service: Conducts oneself in a courteous and professional manner towards both Trial Court employees and the public.
• Applied Knowledge: Understands standard facility methods, codes, equipment, and operational best practices.
• Problem Solving: Accurately assesses custodial problems of a routine nature and initiates corrective action.
• Commitment to Diversity: Promotes an environment of diversity through understanding, respect, and positive communication.
• Collaboration: Works cooperatively with others and promotes teamwork.

Pay

Salary range: $40,575.34 to $59,802.08. Starting pay: $40,575.34. Eligible for a $1.00 per hour shift differential for shifts beginning at 2:00 PM or after and ending no later than 10:00 AM.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM (7.5-hour shifts). This position is considered essential personnel and may be required to work outside of regularly scheduled hours, including staying late or coming in early, during certain emergencies.

Working Conditions

• Work is frequently performed in office, indoor, outdoor, warehouse, file/storage, or shop/facilities environments.
• Frequent exposure to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, or substances.

Physical Demands

This position requires heavy work: exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.