Courthouse Maintenance Custodian - 3rd Shift

Buchanan County MO Government; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Buchanan County MO Government is seeking a Custodian to maintain and clean the courthouse facilities to protect county assets. The role involves cleaning interiors and restrooms, trash removal, and assisting with events, with training available for floor care and equipment use.

Requirements include a High School diploma and at least 1 year of custodial experience preferred. Candidate must work independently, follow safety guidelines, and maintain a professional appearance when interacting with

Qualifications

• Must be able to work independently without supervision.
• Knowledge of proper cleaning techniques.
• Knowledge of safe disposal of chemical liquids and other hazardous components."
• Ability to present self in a highly professional manner in offices and professional settings.

Responsibilities

• Gather and take out trash from all areas.
• Clean surfaces of building interiors, entrances, and furnishings.
• Dust, disinfect, and polish offices and restrooms.
• Provide clean-up for special events and meetings.
• Assist with set-up and tear-down of equipment and furnishings.
• Stock essential supplies.
• Coordinate with Courthouse Maintenance Manager for supplies and communication.
• Ensure Courthouse and facilities are in safe operating condition.
• Clean all glass and windows.
• Sweep, mop, and vacuum all floors including lobby, halls, restrooms, and offices.
• Strip, re-wax, and buff floors (will train).
• Change filters as a light preventative measure.

Skills

Independent work

Cleaning techniques

Safety procedures

Professional demeanor

Education

High School diploma

1 year custodial experience

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