Custodian (Custodial Worker)

Anne Arundel County; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Anne Arundel County Police Department is seeking a full-time Custodial Worker to maintain cleanliness in public buildings and grounds. The role involves routine custodial tasks, minor building and grounds maintenance, and coordination with supervisors to meet standards.

A comprehensive background investigation is part of the selection process. Longevity pay is available based on years of service. The position is represented and safety-sensitive.

Qualifications

• Basic cleaning knowledge and use of cleaning materials.
• Ability to operate standard custodial equipment.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues.
• Commitment to safety and accuracy in routine tasks.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, wax floors and clean walls and surfaces.
• Tend to restrooms and replenish supplies; manage lighting and minor repairs.
• Move furniture, open/close buildings, run errands as needed.
• Operate routine custodial equipment and perform ground maintenance tasks.
• Perform general cleaning duties and report maintenance issues.

Skills

Cleaning basics

Equipment operation

Following instructions

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Anne Arundel County Police Department is committed to the pursuit of excellence. We uphold the public trust by being honest and maintaining the highest standards of ethical and moral character.

We are looking to fill a full-time, permanent, safety-sensitive, and represented Custodial Worker (Represented) position at a location within the Anne Arundel County Police Department. It is routine custodial work in the care and maintenance of public buildings and grounds.

NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK

• Work involves responsibility for the efficient performance of a variety of custodial, minor building maintenance, and ground maintenance tasks in and around public buildings.
• Work generally is performed by established procedures, but specific instructions may be given on unusual jobs or problems.
• Work is subject to inspection by a superior for maintenance of established standards of cleanliness and compliance with instructions.
• The work environment is characterized by conditions that may be dusty and dirty, by disagreeable odors, and by the lifting of heavy articles.

(Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are to determine a common set of minimum qualifications and salary levels for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential functions of all positions in the class.)

• Sweeps, mops, waxes, and polishes floors; wash walls, woodwork, and Venetian blinds; dust books and desks.
• Picks up litter, empty bottles, and tree and shrub trimmings; sweeps walks, mows grass, and edges walkways; plants, fertilizes, and waters flower beds, grass, and shrubbery; shovels snow.
• Raises and lowers flags as appropriate; performs routine painting work.
• Cleans restrooms and replenishes supplies; polishes brass; changes Venetian cords and light bulbs.
• Moves furniture and equipment; makes minor repairs and adjustments.
• Opens and closes buildings; runs errands as required; loads and unloads materials.
• Operates routine equipment and machinery.
• Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Some knowledge of cleaning materials, methods, equipment, and procedures.
• Ability to learn the operation and care of vacuum cleaners, scrubbing machines, polishing machines, lawnmowers, and other buildings and grounds custodial equipment.
• Ability to exercise care in the use of cleaning materials and equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

EDUCATION:

Sufficient education to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

NOTE: The selection process includes a comprehensive background investigation.

NOTE: Longevity pay is available based on years of service.