Custodian

macombgov; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Macomb County is seeking a dedicated Custodian to clean and service county facilities. This full-time role performs floor care, restroom sanitation, trash removal, and general cleaning across buildings.

Work hours are 4:00am–12:30pm, 37.5 hours weekly, with duties including light maintenance and inventory maintenance. Requires a high school diploma or GED and prior custodial experience; a Michigan driver’s license and insured vehicle are required for authorized travel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous custodial/housekeeping experience required.
• Valid Michigan driver's license and insured vehicle for travel.

Responsibilities

• Dust, sweep, vacuum, mop, wax and refinish floors as scheduled.
• Gather and dispose of litter and maintain restrooms.
• Clean and maintain furniture, walls, windows and ceilings.
• Move and arrange furniture and operate custodial equipment.
• Stock restrooms with paper products and maintain closets/equipment.
• Notify management of minor repairs and equipment needs.

Skills

Maintenance and operation

Time management

English communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Power floor scrubbers

Floor polishers

Vacuum cleaners

Carpet cleaners

Job description

As part of our total benefit package, Macomb County proudly offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, with no monthly premium to employees for single, two (2) person or family coverage. Health care, dental and vision benefits are effective the first day of employment.

To learn more about Macomb County benefits click here

CLASSIFICATION TITLE

Custodian

SALARY

$34,155.52 - $44,177.31

DEPARTMENT

Facilities & Operations

OPENING DATE

09/23/2026

CLOSING DATE

10/07/2026 12:00 a.m.

FLSA STATUS

Non-exempt - overtime pursuant to Collective Bargaining Agreement

EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP

Just cause subject to probationary period

CURRENT HOURS AND STARTING TIME

Full-time (37.5 hours per week) position. The starting time for this position is 4:00am - 12:30pm.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under supervision, is responsible for cleaning and servicing all areas and surrounding premises of assigned County owned and/or leased facilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Dusts, sweeps, vacuums, mops, scrubs and waxes floors.
• Gathers and disposes of litter and trash in all areas of assigned facility.
• Dusts, washes and cleans furniture.
• Moves and sets up furniture.
• Vacuums stairs, landings, hallways, offices and all other areas.
• Seals, waxes and buffs floors periodically.
• Strips old floor wax and refinishes according to assigned schedules and routines.
• Vacuums and shampoos carpets.
• Cleans and sanitizes restrooms.
• Stocks restrooms with necessary paper products.
• Cleans and maintains custodial closets and equipment.
• Washes walls and windows.
• Maintains inventory of cleaning supplies.
• Requests cleaning supplies and equipment as needed.
• Cleans and maintains ceilings, ceiling fixtures and air vents.
• Notifies management concerning need for minor repairs.
• Cleans snow and debris from sidewalk.
• Spreads salt on public passageways.
• Maintains surrounding premises as needed.
• Acts as backup to clean and service unassigned buildings as needed.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience

• Possession of a high school diploma or a certificate of successful completion of the General Educational Development Test
• Previous custodial and/or housekeeping experience

Preferred Education and Experience

• None

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license and an operable, insured automobile for authorized travel

Preferred Licenses or Certifications

• None

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of

• Common house-cleaning devices, related supplies and equipment

Skill in

• Maintenance and operation of cleaning equipment such as brooms, mops, mop pails, wringers, carpet cleaners, power floor scrubbers, floor polishers, vacuum cleaners, power washers, snow shovels, snow blowers, and tractors
• Managing time appropriately

Ability to

• Work in an environment which embraces the county's Dignity Campaign
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers
• Effectively speak, write and understand the English language
• Effectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferred
• Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions
• Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
• Maintain the confidentiality of information
• Work independently

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS

Work Environment

• Office or similar indoor environment: F/C
• Outdoor environment: O
• Street environment (near moving traffic): O
• Construction site: N/S
• Confined space: N/S

Exposures

• Individuals who are hostile or irate: F/C
• Individuals with known violent backgrounds: F/C
• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): O
• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): O
• Communicable diseases: O
• Moving mechanical parts: O
• Fumes or airborne particles: O
• Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: N/S
• Loud noises (85+ decibels): N/S
• Blood Borne Pathogens: O

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Demand :

• Balancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground: N/S
• Bending (forward or backward bending at the waist): F/C
• Climbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms: O
• Crawling (moving about on hands and knees): N/S
• Inspecting in confined spaces: N/S
• Digging: N/S
• Driving on sealed and unsealed roads: O
• Grasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands: F/C
• Kneeling to work at low levels: O
• Manual Dexterity (fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing): O
• Lift/Carry/Move objects from one level/position to another:
• Up to 10 pounds: F/C
• Up t