Custodian - Evenings

Pennington County; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennington County is seeking a responsible Custodian to keep facilities clean, sanitary, and in good condition. The role requires handling confidentiality and safety protocols within the work environment.

Responsibilities include general cleaning, floor care, equipment maintenance, and secure building after hours. The position supports training of new staff and ensures compliance with county policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred and basic cleaning knowledge.
• Experience with cleaning materials, equipment and safety guidelines.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate simple maintenance tools.
• Awareness of safety hazards and proper handling of chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Perform general custodial duties: trash, restrooms, break rooms, and entrances.
• Maintain floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, waxing, and cleaning equipment.
• Operate floor cleaning machines and janitorial equipment with proper care.
• Turn off lights and secure buildings after hours following procedures.
• Prepare cleaning solutions per instructions and manage supplies.
• Report needs and submit service requests; monitor supply levels.
• Assist training of new staff and identify safety hazards for reporting.
• Maintain neat janitors’ closet and ensure stocked supplies.
• Work under supervision with periodic routine and variable tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Objective:

A responsible Custodian to keep facilities clean, sanitary, orderly, and in good condition in accordance with standards and agreements. Must responsibly handle confidentiality, security and safety protocols associated with their work environment.

Essential Functions:

• Perform general, routine custodial duties, to include emptying trash receptacles; cleaning, sanitizing and supplying restrooms, locker rooms, and break rooms; washing windows and glass; cleaning elevators, stairways and entrances.
• Maintain floors in a clean state by sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, scrubbing and waxing. Follows procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power machinery to prevent damage to floors.
• Run floor cleaning machines such as auto scrubber, carpet extractors, buffers, etc. Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of janitorial equipment.
• Ensure equipment and lights are switched off, and securing buildings after hours by locking doors and closing windows.
• Mix cleaning solutions and chemicals in containers in preparation for cleaning, according to instructions.
• Report needs and concerns to appropriate staff, which may include submitting service requests and checking janitorial supply levels.
• Light maintenance of any item, which can be fixed, replaced and maintained by a screwdriver, hammer, pliers and crescent wrench, etc. These functions relate to furniture, equipment, doors, receptacles, dispensers and toilet lids, squeegees, hoses, batteries, light bulbs and other equipment used by custodians during the usual course of duties
• Maintain a neat and orderly janitors’ closet; ensures cleaning and maintenance supplies are stocked.
• Assist in on-the-position training of new staff on routine procedures.
• Assist in examining buildings for safety hazards; reports deficiencies to Team Leader or Custodial Supervisor.
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor
• Maintain compliance with all County policies and procedures

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or GED is preferred
• One-year experience preferred but not required in cleaning methods, materials and equipment used in custodial work.
• Valid driver’s license
• Preferred experience operating floor maintenance equipment, including buffers, auto scrubbers, and extractors.
• Knowledge of safety hazards and proper use of various cleaning and sanitizing solutions.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential position functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards.
• Upper body strength is a requisite to lift, transport, position, put, install, remove a maximum of 50 lbs. unassisted; and lift, transport, position, put, install, remove a maximum of 80 lbs. with assistance.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively on telephone, in-person and in writing.

Working Environment:

• Work under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
• Work environment is informal, team-oriented, having both routine and variable tasks with variable pace and pressure.
• Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments; travel from site to site; exposure to all types of weather and temperature conditions.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
• Overtime hours may be required for special projects or emergency situations.
• Shifts are 2:30 pm - 11: 00 pm Monday through Friday