Custodian

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CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Custodian

SALARY:

$34,155.52 - $44,177.31

DEPARTMENT:

Facilities & Operations

Opening Date:

09/23/2026

Closing Date:

10/07/2026 12:00 a.m.

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt - overtime pursuant to Collective Bargaining Agreement

EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary period

CURRENT HOURS AND STARTING TIME: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) position. The starting time for this position is 4:00am – 12:30pm.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under supervision, is responsible for cleaning and servicing all areas and surrounding premises of assigned County owned and/or leased facilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Dusts, sweeps, vacuums, mops, scrubs and waxes floors.

 

Gathers and disposes of litter and trash in all areas of assigned facility.

 

Dusts, washes and cleans furniture.

 

Moves and sets up furniture.

 

Vacuums stairs, landings, hallways, offices and all other areas.

 

Seals, waxes and buffs floors periodically.

 

Strips old floor wax and refinishes according to assigned schedules and routines.

 

Vacuums and shampoos carpets.

 

Cleans and sanitizes restrooms.

 

Stocks restrooms with necessary paper products.

 

Cleans and maintains custodial closets and equipment.

 

Washes walls and windows.

 

Maintains inventory of cleaning supplies.

 

Requests cleaning supplies and equipment as needed.

 

Cleans and maintains ceilings, ceiling fixtures and air vents.

 

Notifies management concerning need for minor repairs.

 

Cleans snow and debris from sidewalk.

 

Spreads salt on public passageways.

 

Maintains surrounding premises as needed.

 

Acts as backup to clean and service unassigned buildings as needed.

 

Performs related duties as assigned.

 

Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

Required Education and Experience

• Possession of a high school diploma or a certificate of successful completion of the General Educational Development Test
• Previous custodial and/or housekeeping experience

 

Preferred Education and Experience

• None

 

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and an operable, insured automobile for authorized travel

 

Preferred Licenses or Certifications

• None

 

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

 

Knowledge of:

• Common house-cleaning devices, related supplies and equipment

 

Skill in:

• Maintenance and operation of cleaning equipment such as brooms, mops, mop pails, wringers, carpet cleaners, power floor scrubbers, floor polishers, vacuum cleaners, power washers, snow shovels, snow blowers, and tractors
• Managing time appropriately

 

Ability to:

• Work in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers
• Effectively speak, write and understand the English language
• Effectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferred
• Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions
• Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
• Maintain the confidentiality of information
• Work independently

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS

The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

 

N/S=Never/Seldom   O=Occasionally   F/C= Frequently/Continuously

Work Environment

Office or similar indoor environment: F/C

Outdoor environment: O

Street environment (near moving traffic): O

Construction site: N/S

Confined space: N/S

 

Exposures

Individuals who are hostile or irate: F/C

Individuals with known violent backgrounds: F/C

Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): O

Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): O

Communicable diseases: O

Moving mechanical parts: O

Fumes or airborne particles: O

Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: N/S

Loud noises (85+ decibels): N/S

Blood Borne Pathogens: O

 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

N/S=Never/Seldom   O=Occasionally   F/C= Frequently/Continuously

 

Demand:

Balancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground: N/S

Bending (forward or backward bending at the waist): F/C

Climbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms: O

Crawling (moving about on hands and knees): N/S

Inspecting in confined spaces: N/S

Digging:  N/S

Driving on sealed and unsealed roads: O

Grasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands: F/C

Kneeling to work at low levels: O

Manual Dexterity (fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing): O

Lift/Carry/Move objects from one level/position to another:

Up to 10 pounds: F/C

Up to 50 pounds: O

More than 50 pounds: N/S

Over 100 pounds: N/S

Push/Pull objects away from or towards the body: F/C

Reaching overhead (arms raised above the shoulder) or forward reaching (arms extended): F/C

Sitting in a seated position during the task performance: N/S

Standing in an upright position without movement: F/C

Walking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: F/C

Running considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: N/S

 

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND DISCLAIMERS

 

Complies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State’s Emergency Management Act and the County’s Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes.

 

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

 

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.  Please tell us if you require accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job.  Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment amongst other possible accommodations.

 

The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 411 bargaining unit represents this position.  Therefore, there may be contract language which could require consideration in the selection process.