Building & Grounds Custodian

Otsego County, MI; Gaylord (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Otsego County, MI is seeking a dedicated Custodian to perform general custodial duties in the care and cleaning of county buildings. Under supervision, you will sweep, scrub, vacuum, dust, and mop public areas, clean bathrooms, and maintain supplies and equipment.

You will follow instructions, work with a team, and uphold safety standards in a county facilities environment. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of custodial experience, with the ability to

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent and one year of custodial experience or equivalent.
• Ability to read and follow instructions, basic written and verbal communication skills, and good judgment.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, scrub, vacuum, dust, and mop all public areas of county buildings.
• Clean and maintain bathrooms, replenish supplies.
• Wash windows, walls, and mirrors as needed.
• Gather and dispose of trash, recycling, and other waste materials.
• Maintain cleaning supplies and equipment and ensure they are in good working condition.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Skills

Reading instructions

Written & verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Safety awareness

Custodial equipment knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Custodial equipment

Job description

Under the supervision of the Building and Grounds Director, performs a variety of general custodial duties in the care and cleaning of County owned and operated buildings and facilities. To perform related work as required.

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the duties, which the employee may be expected to perform. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

1. Sweep, scrub, vacuum, dust, and mop all public areas of County owned and operated buildings.
2. Clean and maintain bathrooms which includes replenishing supplies.
3. Wash windows, walls, and mirrors as needed.
4. Gather and dispose of trash, recycling, and other waste materials.
5. Maintain cleaning supplies and equipment and ensure they are available and in good working condition.
6. Performs other duties as directed.

Requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and minimum qualifications necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.

Requirements include the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent and one year of progressively more responsible experience in facilities cleaning.
• The county, at its discretion, may consider an alternative combination of formal education and work experience.
• Possession of a valid Michigan Vehicle Operator’s License.
• Working knowledge of the equipment, methods, procedures, and tasks involved in custodial work.
• Knowledge of the practices and safety issues involved in cleaning public facilities.
• Able to read and follow instructions.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgment, initiative and resourcefulness when dealing with other county employees, contractors to the county, representatives of other governmental units, professional contacts, elected officials, and the public.
• Skill in the use of office equipment and technology and the ability to learn new software programs applicable to the position.
• Must wear and maintain duty uniform

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the 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 frequently required to stand, sit, walk, climb, use hands and fingers, talk, hear, and view and create written documents. The employee uses hand strength to grasp tools and may climb ladders or travel over uneven terrain. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, and operate motorized equipment and vehicles. The employee must lift or push/pull objects of up to 50 lbs. without assistance. Accommodation will be made, as needed, for employees required to lift or move objects that exceed this weight