Custodial Worker I
Baltimore County
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Benefits offered by this job
Job summary
Baltimore County General Government is seeking a custodian to perform cleaning and upkeep across county facilities. The role emphasizes adherence to schedules, safety, and efficient use of cleaning supplies in a busy office environment.
Under general supervision, you will clean floors and spaces, set up for events, and assist with waste disposal while maintaining basic records. This full-time position requires flexibility for shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed.
Qualifications
- Basic knowledge of cleaning methods, equipment, and materials.
- Ability to operate cleaning equipment safely.
- Ability to follow safety procedures and instructions.
- Ability to keep simple records.
Responsibilities
- Cleans floors, walls, furniture, rest rooms, corridors per schedule.
- Sets up and breaks down tables for events.
- Uses cleaning tools and chemicals as directed.
- Maintains records of time and materials used.
Skills
Tools
Job description
Pay Schedule II, Grade H13, Regular Schedule: 40 hours per week
Vacancies exist in Property Management, Office of Budget and Finance.
A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.
Current and future vacancies occurring within any office or department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.
All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.
List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.
NOTE: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.
Under general supervision, cleans and provides general upkeep to County buildings and premises.
- Cleans floors, walls, furniture, rest rooms, corridors, and other building areas and fixtures according to established schedule.
- Set up and break down tables for special events.
- Uses brooms, mops, vacuum cleaners, commercial burnishers, strippers and carpet cleaners.
- Uses a variety of aerosol and liquid chemical cleaning products.
- Sweeps interior and exterior steps and walkways.
- Collects and disposes of trash and recyclable materials.
- Cleans up spills and breakages.
- Picks up trash on the exterior of facilities as required.
- Maintains simple records of time and material used.
- Requests needed supplies and equipment.
- May lead and instruct other custodial personnel.
- May remove snow and ice from steps and walkways.
- May assist in moving furniture and equipment.
- May operate a passenger car, and/or panel, pickup, or commercial-weight truck.
- Performs other related duties as required.
(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)
- Basic knowledge of the methods, equipment, and materials used to keep buildings and premises clean and orderly.
- Ability to operate cleaning equipment.
- Ability to use chemical cleaning products according to manufacturer's and safety specifications.
- Ability to understand and practice safety procedures.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Ability to keep simple records.
Knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures governing performance of duties. Knowledge of the safe disposal of chemical cleaning products. Skill in operating cleaning equipment. Skill in using chemical cleaning prod
Some positions may require a driver's license equivalent to a non-commercial, class C or commercial, class B Maryland driver's license at the time of appointment.
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of the training and experience as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Be sure to state the dates, duties and responsibilities of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation.
Persons appointed to this classification will work on a fixed shift basis which may include weekends, holidays, and overtime when scheduled. Employees in this classification are designated as Emergency/Essential and may be required to work overtime with little or no advance notice.
The work of this classification entails the performance of heavy physical labor including bending, stooping, lifting and carrying of objects and the use of equipment. Some duties require exposure to hazardous conditions such as adverse weather, chemicals, and bio-hazards, such as body fluids and sewage. Some duties may require travel between work sites.
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.
Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to full-time,merit or classified employees. Some benefits vary for sworn employees of the Police and Fire Departments. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.
- Step increases may be granted on anniversary date based on satisfactory job performance
- Cost of living increases and adjustments may be granted as legislated.
- In accordance with the specific pay schedule, a full-time merit or classified employee may receive a longevity increase, equivalent to one step, upon completion of a certain number of years of classified service with the County.
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.
Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:
Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.
Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.
Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System (ERS), with very limited exceptions.
Paid benefits listed below vary depending upon the Classification.
Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.
70 to 80 percent tuition reimbursement following successful completion of pre-approved courses related to position. Amount of reimbursement and fiscal year dollar limitations vary with bargaining group.
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.
This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.
The purpose of the supplemental questions listed below is to further evaluate your experience and education to determine your eligibility for this job classification. Answer each question accurately and thoroughly. To be considered for this position, the experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application. Questions with text answers require you to include the name of the employer/organization and dates of the specific experience.
Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for this position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.
Select the type of driver's license you currently hold. Be sure you have provided your driver's license number, class and state in the previous section of this application.
- Commercial Driver's License equivalent to a commercial, Class A Maryland Driver's License.
- Commercial Driver's License equivalent to a commercial, Class B Maryland Driver's License.
- Commercial Driver's License equivalent to a commercial, Class C Maryland Driver's License with a Passenger Endorsement.
- Non-Commercial Driver's License equivalent to a non-commercial, Class C Maryland Driver's License.
- Provisional Non-Commercial Driver's License equivalent to a Provisional Non-Commercial, Class C Maryland Driver's License.
- Driver's License Learners Permit.
- I do not have a driver's license.
Do you have professional experience operating and maintaining cleaning equipment (Vacuum Cleaner, includes changing bags, Buffing Machine, Carpet Shampooer)? Be sure to reference this information in the work history section of your application. Select all that apply.
- Vacuum
- Buffing Machine
- Carpet Shampooer
Do you have professional experience cleaning toilets, sinks and floors? Be sure to reference this information in the work history section of your application. Select the answer that best describes your experience.
- I usually perform this duty at a job by myself, but under close supervision.
- I have performed this duty at a job by myself with very little or no supervision.
- I have performed this duty, but not outside of the home.
- I have never performed this duty.
Are you willing to work in a position that requires travel between work sites using your personal transportation? A mileage allowance, set by Baltimore County Policy, shall be paid to County employees who use their privately-owned vehicles for official County travel necessary to carry out the required or authorized duties of their positions. Are you willing and able to accept this condition of employment?
- Yes
- No
Persons appointed to this classification may work on a fixed shift basis which may include weekends, holidays, and overtime when scheduled. Persons in this classification are subject to call to duty in emergencies. Are you willing and able to accept these conditions of employment?
- Yes
- No
Some positions may require working evenings and/or weekends. Select the shift you will be willing to work.
- I am willing to work any shift, including weekends.
- Monday - Friday days only.
- Monday - Friday days and evenings.
Positions may be located in any geographic area of Baltimore County. Select those areas where you are willing to work.
- I am willing to work in any area.
- Northern (includes Reisterstown, Timonium, Cockeysville, Glen Arm, Hereford)
- Central (includes Towson area)
- Western (includes Lansdowne, Catonsville, Woodlawn, Randallstown)
- Eastern (includes Dundalk, Essex, White Marsh, Perry Hall, Overlea)
The work of this classification entails the performance of heavy physical labor including bending, stooping, lifting and carrying of objects and the use of equipment. Some duties require exposure to hazardous conditions such as adverse weather, chemicals, and bio-hazards, such as body fluids and sewage. Some duties may require travel between work sites. Are you willing and able to accept these conditions of employment?
- Yes
- No
Job duties in this classification may be performed in a fully operational correctional facility, which may include direct inmate contact and all other inherent hazards. Are you willing and able to work in this environment?
- Yes
- No
Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks. Are you willing to accept these conditions of employment?
- Yes, I am willing to accept these conditions of employment.
- No, I am not willing to accept these conditions of employment and therefore I understand I will not be considered for this position with Baltimore County Government.
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