BUILDING CUSTODIAN/MAINTENANCE

Benton County Government; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Medical

Basic life and ADD Insurance

Long‑term disability insurance

Medical (Spouse/Children)

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Supplemental life insurance

Short‑term disability

Critical Illness coverage

Accident insurance

Hospital indemnity plans

APERS pension

457(b) Retirement plan

11 Paid Holidays annually

Sick Leave

Vacation Leave

Personal Day

Job summary

Benton County Government is seeking a Building Janitor/Maintenance to support the Building Janitorial Supervisor by maintaining county facilities and mechanical systems. Work is performed under general supervision and includes opening/closing buildings and daily cleaning duties.

The role also covers basic maintenance tasks and occasional lawn care or seasonal duties to keep county buildings in good condition. A high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of janitorial and light maintenance experience preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assist in opening and closing county buildings.
• Perform routine cleaning and basic maintenance (lighting, HVAC filters, painting, minor plumbing).
• Clean daily: floors, bathrooms, break rooms, trash, and grounds upkeep.
• Notify supervisor when supplies or repairs are needed; report potential problems.
• Carry out seasonal duties such as lawn care as assigned.

Skills

High school diploma

1 year janitorial experience

Valid driver’s license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Summary:

The Building Janitor/Maintenance responsibilities include assisting the Building Janitorial Supervisor (BJS) in the maintenance of county facilities and mechanical systems. Duties are performed under general supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Assist in the opening and closing of county buildings.

Perform routine maintenance such as changing light bulbs, HVAC filters, cleaning systems, cleaning coils, and performing routine building maintenance such as door adjustments, locks, painting, caulking, minor plumbing.

Perform daily cleaning of all county buildings including but not limited to: sweeping and mopping the floors, vacuuming carpets, cleaning bathrooms, break rooms, emptying trash cans from offices, emptying recycling bins, and upkeep on the grounds around county buildings.

Notify BJS when supplies or repairs are needed.

Notify BJS of problems that may arise.

Perform other duties as required when assigned such as lawn care maintenance or other seasonal duties.

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or GED; one (1) year experience in janitorial work and light maintenance duties. Must possess a valid diver's license and have a clean driving record.

Working relationships:

Contact with Building Janitorial Supervisor, Facilities Maintenance & Construction Supervisor, Janitorial Staff, Building Maintenance Technician, Elected Officials / Department Heads, and the Public.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, reach with hands and arms, use hands to handle or feel objects/controls and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand and walk and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close and distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 150 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions.

The noise level in the typical work environment is moderate. Works in crawl spaces, lifting, climbing and crawling. Works in the elements in all types of weather.

Employee Benefits Overview:

Benefits are an important part of the overall compensation package. We are pleased to offer a comprehensive array of valuable benefits.

County Paid Insurance Benefits

• Employee Medical
• Basic life and ADD Insurance
• Long‑term disability insurance

Access to voluntary benefits, including:

• Medical (Spouse/Children)
• Dental, and Vision coverage
• Supplemental life insurance
• Short‑term disability
• Critical Illness coverage
• Accident insurance
• Hospital indemnity plans

View the Benefits Guide for more information

Retirement & Financial Security

• Participation in the Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System (APERS) pension program
• Voluntary Nationwide Deferred Compensation 457(b) Retirement plan

Time Off & Work–Life Balance

• 11 Paid Holidays annually
• Paid Sick Leave (up to 12 working days per year)
• Paid Vacation Leave (up to 10 working days per year)
• Paid Personal Day annually