Custodian - Springfield District Court

Union position; new hires start at the entry-level rate of $40,575.34 per the collective bargaining agreement with OPEIU, Local 6. Pay may advance within the salary band up to $59,802.08 according to the CBA/MOU.

About the Department

The Facilities Management and Capital Planning department manages and maintains 62 state-owned courthouses and 42 leased facilities across ten counties in the Commonwealth. The department is committed to effective property management, facility operations, facility renewal, and delivering quality customer service in support of the administration of justice.

Schedule

• Monday–Friday, 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM (7.5-hour shifts)
• Eligible for a $1.00/hour shift differential for shifts beginning at 2:00 PM or later and ending no later than 10:00 AM
• Considered essential personnel; may be required to work outside regular hours during emergencies, including staying late or coming in early

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; replenishes 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 office layout rearrangements
• 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; no degree requirement
• Knowledge of cleaning methods, supplies, products, tools, and floor care
• Experience 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 as part of a team and interact with people from diverse backgrounds
• Skill in verbal and written communication and performing a variety of cleaning duties

Job Competencies

• 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 to advance professional growth
• Customer Service: Conducts oneself in a courteous and professional manner toward both Trial Court employees and the public
• Applied Knowledge: Understands standard facility methods, codes, equipment, and operational best practices
• Problem Solving: Accurately assesses routine custodial problems 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 toward shared departmental goals

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in office or similar indoor environments, outdoor environments, warehouses, file/storage areas, and shops/facilities
• 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.