Courthouse Maintenance Custodian - Day 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 reliable custodian to maintain courthouse facilities, ensuring clean interiors, restrooms, lobbies, and common areas. You will follow safety guidelines and operate basic cleaning equipment under supervision or independently as needed.

Responsibilities include trash removal, floor care, window cleaning, and preparing spaces for events. A high school diploma is required, and one year of custodial work is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• One year of custodial work or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of proper cleaning techniques and safe chemical disposal.

Responsibilities

• Gather and take out trash from all areas.
• Clean surfaces of building interiors, entrances, and furnishings by dusting, disinfecting, and polishing.
• Sweep, mop, and vacuum all floors including lobby, halls, restrooms and offices.
• Clean all glass and windows and assist with event setup/teardown as needed.
• Stock essential supplies and coordinate with Courthouse Maintenance Manager.
• Follow safety guidelines and maintain a professional demeanor.

Skills

Independent worker

Safety conscious

Custodial skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Floor buffers

Scrubbers

Industrial cleaning 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