Custodian I

Hernando County, Florida BOCC; Brooksville (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Hernando County BOCC seeks a Custodian I to perform routine housekeeping across county buildings. The role requires adherence to safety policies and the ability to work late shifts, including weeknights and Saturday mornings.

Responsibilities include cleaning floors, restrooms, offices and common areas, operating cleaning equipment and reporting damages. A high school diploma or GED is required, with a Florida driver’s license preferred; veterans’ preference applies.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of custodial materials, methods, and equipment.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment safely and efficiently.
• Willingness to follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Drives and/or operates a county vehicle or equipment and must obey safety policies and laws.
• Dusts, polishes, moves furniture, washes walls/windows/woodwork/blinds.
• Cleans mirrors, windows, and disinfects drinking fountains.
• Empties wastebaskets and trash, dilutes and mixes cleaning solutions.
• Cleans offices, floors, carpets, restrooms, kitchens; replaces supplies as needed.
• Operates and maintains cleaning equipment; reports damages for repairs.
• Performs basic grounds keeping tasks as required.
• Must be able to work 4:30 pm – 1 am weeknights and into Saturday morning.

Skills

Knowledge of cleaning materials

Equipment operation

Safety with chemicals

Follow instructions

Work independently

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Custodian I performs routine housekeeping and custodial tasks performed in the maintenance of County buildings.The following statements describe the principal functions of this job and its scope of responsibility but shall not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including working in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload

• Drives and/or operates a county vehicle or equipment and must obey all safety policies, roadway rules, and laws.
• Dusts, polishes and moves furniture and washes walls, windows, woodwork, and blinds.
• Cleans mirrors, windows and disinfects drinking fountains.
• Empties wastebaskets and trash.
• Dilutes and mixes cleaning solutions.
• Dusts and cleans offices and ensures official papers and items are not misplaced or destroyed.
• Cleans floors, including mopping and sweeping.
• Cleans carpets, including vacuuming and spot removal.
• Cleans and sanitizes restrooms, toilets and kitchens.
• Check supplies daily, such as paper goods and soap, and replace as needed.
• Operates, maintains and makes routine repairs to cleaning equipment and reports damages to structures and equipment for required repairs.
• Performs basic grounds keeping tasks as required.
• Must be able to work 4:30 pm – 1 am weeknights and into Saturday morning.
• Performs other reasonable related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or other management personnel.

Emergency Response

County employees are required to report for work during a state of emergency and are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations which may include duties other than those specified in this job description. Employees may request an exemption from this requirement by submitting the appropriate exemption form, subject to review and approval.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• One year of janitorial experience.

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations

• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License or must obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida and be insurable by current insurance carrier,or valid Florida Identification Card is acceptable only for positions not required to drive a county vehicle.
• Must have or be able to obtain certification within three (3) months of employment in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses:
  • IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS)
  • IS-200.b: ICS for Single Resources & Initial Action Incidents
  • IS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
• This position may be subject to the Hepatitis B Vaccine and other vaccines as necessary.

A combination of education, training and experience may be substituted at the County's discretion.

Required Competencies

• Knowledge of cleaning materials, methods, procedures, techniques and equipment typically used in custodial work.
• Ability to operate all equipment associated with custodial work.
• Knowledge of safe, efficient and effective use of equipment, tools and cleaning supplies.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work effectively alone as well as with other employees and the general public.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Frequent lifting and carrying more than 50 pounds.
• Standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, climbing, and walking.
• Indoor and outdoor environment; regular exposure to fumes, dust, and odors.
• Contact with cleaning agents and chemicals.
• Fingerprinting Required: Applicants selected for employment will be required to complete fingerprinting as part of the pre‑employment screening process prior to their start date.
• Physical Required: Candidates selected for this position will be required to successfully complete a pre‑employment physical examination as a condition of employment. The physical examination is intended to confirm the candidate’s ability to safely perform the essential functions of the position.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pay Grade: 1
Salary Disclosure:Pay rates are based on policy, education, skill, experience level and internal equity.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Hernando County BOCC provides to veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference‑eligible applicants.

PLEASE REVIEW THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ON POSTING AND COMMUNICATE HOW YOU MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR APPLICATION/RESUME. MINIMUM REQUIEMENTS MUST BE MET TO BE CONSIDERED.
All applications will be carefully reviewed to evaluate qualifications and overall suitability for the position. The relevance, scope, and length of related work experience, training, and education outlined in the application and resume will be considered during the screening process. Selected applicants will be contacted to participate in interviews. Candidates are encouraged to clearly document all pertinent experience, including relevant knowledge, skills, or abilities gained outside of traditional employment, in the additional information section of the application.

Hernando County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, gender, orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, or any other protected characteristic as defined by law.

Hernando County is a Drug‑Free workplace. All employees are subject to drug testing in accordance with Federal and Florida State Law.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must provide notification to the BOCC in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.