Courthouse Maintenance

Buchanan County MO Government; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Buchanan County MO Government is seeking a dedicated custodian to maintain courthouse facilities and public areas in Saint Joseph, MO. You will perform cleaning tasks to keep interiors, restrooms, and entryways presentable, safe, and functional.

The role requires attention to safety, reliable work habits, and the ability to work independently or with a small team. Training will cover floor care, equipment usage, and proper chemical handling.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• One year of custodial work or related field preferred.
• Must be able to follow safety guidelines and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Gather and dispose of trash from all areas.
• Follow safety guidelines and procedures.
• Clean interior surfaces, entrances, and furnishings by dusting, disinfecting, and polishing offices and restrooms.
• Provides clean-up for special events and meetings.
• Assist with set-up and tear-down of equipment and furnishings as needed.
• Stock essential supplies.
• Coordinate supplies with the Courthouse Maintenance Manager.
• Assist in ensuring Courthouse and facilities are in safe operating condition.
• Clean all glass and windows.
• Sweep, mop, and vacuum all floors (lobby, halls, restrooms, offices).
• Strip, re-wax, and buff floors (will train).
• Light preventative measures such as changing filters.

Skills

Independent work

Cleaning techniques

Safety procedures

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Floor buffers

Scrubbers

Disinfecting equipment

Job description

Job Summary

Performs a variety of tasks to ensure the facilities managed by the courthouse staff are functionally and cosmetically maintained and running smoothly in order to protect county assets.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Gather and take out trash from all areas
• Responsible for following safety guidelines and procedures
• Clean surfaces of building interiors, entrances, and furnishings, by dusting, disinfecting, and polishing all offices and all restrooms
• Provides clean-up for special events and meetings
• Assists with set-up and tear-down of equipment and furnishings, if needed
• Required to stock essential supplies
• Coordinate the necessary supplies and communication with the Courthouse Maintenance Manager
• Assists in ensuring that the Courthouse and facilities are in safe operating condition
• Clean all glass and windows
• Sweep, mop, and vacuum all floors, including but not limited to the lobby, halls, restrooms, and offices
• Strip, re-wax, and buff floors (will train)
• Light preventative measure such as changing filters.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a positive attitude toward working with the public
• Take initiative to provide a clean attractive environment
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Education/Experience

High School diploma required.

One year of custodial work or related field, preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to work independently without supervision
• Knowledge of proper cleaning techniques
• Preferred knowledge of industrial cleaning equipment/machinery and appliances; floor buffers and scrubbers (will train)
• Must be knowledgeable of safe disposal of chemical liquids and other hazardous components
• Ability to present self in a highly professional manner with a variety of offices and professional situations, by maintaining a positive and respectful attitude, while working independently and in a team environment