Custodian

Suffolk County Sheriff's Department; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department seeks a reliable custodian to perform general custodial duties at the Nashua Street Jail, 2nd shift. You will clean, sweep, mop, and maintain restrooms, dining areas, offices, and common spaces to ensure a safe and sanitary environment.

Experience is preferred but not required. The role requires ability to lift up to 25 lbs and the willingness to follow security procedures and cooperate with staff as directed by the Custodial Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Custodial duties including cleaning, floor care, and waste removal.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and frequently bend or kneel.
• Willingness to follow security procedures and cooperate with staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of hallways, restrooms, locker rooms, and offices.
• Empty trash, restock supplies, and keep fixtures clean and orderly.
• Move small furniture as needed and assist with window washing.

Skills

General cleanliness

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Job description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain and perform general custodial duties in buildings under the jurisdiction of the Suffolk County Sheriff.
This role is ourNashua Street Jail location; 2nd shift.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Work under the direction of the Custodial Supervisor.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Maintain general cleanliness and order of assigned areas, including but not limited to:

1. Floor maintenance

Sweep and mop all floors in hallways, restrooms, locker rooms, and other designated areas daily;
Strip, wax and machine buff all tiled areas by schedule or as needed;
Vacuum rugs daily;

1. Trash removal

Empty and re-line trash receptacles in restrooms, dining areas, private offices, cubicles, locker rooms and
other designated areas;Collect paper from recycling bins and deposit in central location for pick-up;

1. Staff Restrooms

Clean and disinfect toilets, sinks, urinals, showers, counters, walls, doors and floors;
Restock toilet paper, paper towels, liquid soap, and air freshener as needed; Clean and polish mirrors

1. Staff Locker Rooms

Clean and disinfect toilets, sinks, urinals, showers, counters, walls, doors and floors;Dust tops of lockers on regular basis;
Wash locker doors on occasional basis; Clean and polish mirrors

1. Staff Dining Room

Wash tables on daily basis, Clean chairs as needed

1. Private Offices, Control Centers, and Conference Rooms

Dust furniture weekly,Vacuum rugs weekly

1. Miscellaneous

Move small furniture or equipment as needed to complete assigned tasks;

Wash and polish windows as directed;Perform other duties as the Sheriff may assign from time to time.

1. Know and comply with all security procedures
2. Cooperate with other staff

EXPERIENCE

Prior custodial experience preferable, but not required;

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. often and up to 50 lbs. occasionally;
2. Ability to periodically bend, squat or kneel to perform assigned tasks;
3. Ability to physically handle machine buffer, mops, buckets and brooms