Capitol Custodian – Evening Shift

State of Montana; East Helena (MT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Retirement plans

Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and H ol

Holidays

Job summary

The State of Montana is seeking a dedicated custodian to join the General Services Division’s custodial team. You will clean the Capitol building and nearby facilities, handle routine upkeep, and support event setup and cleanup.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and possess a valid driver’s license. The role requires attention to safety, reliability, and the ability to work during a 1pm–9:30pm shift (3:00pm–11:30pm during legislative sessions).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Alternate education/experience considered case-by-case.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Clean floors, restrooms, and other areas as assigned.
• Wash walls and glass, remove rubbish, and perform routine upkeep.
• Set up and clean up events; report repairs as needed.
• Respond to clean-up emergencies and biohazard/ spill situations.

Skills

Customer service

Cleaning equipment

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Experience considered

Tools

Cleaning machinery

Job description

Why should you keep reading and consider working here?

We know you have other work options, but we ask you to consider working with us at the State of Montana Department of Administration. Our foundation of success is having effective working relationships, built on mutual trust and respect. We will challenge you to be the best you can be and will work hard to provide a work environment that allows you to succeed. (You can learn more about us here.)

What is this career opportunity?

The General Services Division is seeking an energetic, service-oriented individual to join their custodial team that is responsible for cleaning the Capitol building and a few other small buildings. You would perform a variety of tasks such as cleaning floors and restrooms, washing walls and glass, removing rubbish, performing routine upkeep activities, event set-up and clean-up and notifying management when repairs are needed. You would respond to emergencies involving the clean-up of potential biohazards and food/beverage spills. The Capitol building is a historic treasure containing ornate art and classical architecture which requires unique techniques and strategies for cleaning and maintenance. You would be responsible for ensuring proper cleaning methods and techniques are followed and used for a variety of situations and applications.

The shift available — Monday through Friday from 1pm to 9:30pm outside of Legislative Session (January through April of odd number years). During Legislative session the shift is from 3:00pm to 11:30pm.

(You can learn more about the Department of Administration's General Services Division here.)

What are we looking for?

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Alternate combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Must hold a valid driver's license.

Competencies:

Ability to:

• Deliver outstanding customer service
• Operate cleaning machinery, equipment, tools and utilize all custodial supplies
• Work collaboratively with a variety of people, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members and customers
• Handle chemical cleaning agents in a prescribed and safe manner
• Maintain a positive and pleasant attitude
• Capable of performing successfully in a dynamic environment
• Operate a computer to perform data entry such as timekeeping and e-mail
• Recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions
• Attention to detail in work processes and equipment operations
• Self-motivated, able to take on work as assigned or as required by a given circumstance
• Drive in all Montana weather conditions

Does this sound like you?

What can you expect from us in return for your hard work?

Look here to see the additional benefits! They include:

• Work/life Balance
• Health Coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays
• And more...

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) -- Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify!

The Department of Administration participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here, https://www.e-verify.gov/.

Other important information to be aware of.

• This position requires the successful completion of a criminal background check.
• Physical and Environmental Demands: The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Continual walking, standing, climbing, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, and heavy lifting and carrying.
• Uses proper PPE and safety procedures when using cleaning chemicals or when exposed to loud noises, pathogens, toxic or hazardous substances, and when operating equipment.