CUSTODIAN I

Helena, City of (MT); Helena (MT); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Helena is seeking a Custodian I to maintain the City County Administration Building and the Law and Justice Center. You will perform custodial tasks, assist with events, and participate in basic maintenance.

This role offers a stable schedule with a 3:30 PM–12:00 AM shift, Monday through Friday. A high school diploma and preferred custodial experience are required. Safety and reliability are essential in serving our community.

Qualifications

• Minimum a high school diploma or equivalent.
• One year custodial/building maintenance experience preferred.
• Must pass a detailed background check.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial duties: clean, sanitize, restrooms, floors, carpets, and spaces.
• Set up rooms for conferences and events; move furniture and equipment.
• Assist in routine building maintenance: light repairs, bulb changes, painting.

Skills

Custodial equipment operation

Follow oral & written directions

Work independently

Communication skills

Safety consciousness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Keep Helena’s civic heart beating. As a Custodian I for the City of Helena, you will play a vital role in maintaining the City-County Administration Building and the Law and Justice Center. This isn't just about keeping spaces clean—it's about ensuring our local government and community spaces run safely, smoothly, and efficiently every single day. If you take pride in your work, enjoy a dynamic routine, and want a stable career where your efforts directly impact your community, we want you on our team.

Hours worked per week: 40

Daily Shift: 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM

Work Schedule: M T W Th F

The City of Helena is an equal opportunity employer. The City shall, upon request, provide reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities.

Job Purpose:

The purpose of this position is to perform a full range of custodial and building maintenance duties related to the care, maintenance, and cleaning of the City County Administration Building and the Law and Justice Center. Other facilities may be assigned as needed.

Essential Duties:

Duty I: Facilities Custodial

85%Time

Essential

The incumbent performs several custodial duties.

Tasks:

• Clean and sanitize rest room facilities and fixtures including sinks, urinals, and toilets
• Replenish restroom supplies
• Sweep, vacuum, mop, wax, strip, and polish floors and stairs
• Vacuum and shampoo carpets
• Dust and polish furniture, woodwork, fixtures, and equipment
• Wash windows, mirrors, and walls
• Clean desks and countertops
• Empty, clean and sanitize waste receptacles and ash trays
• Clean areas around the buildings, removing trash and obstacles and sweeping walkways

Duty 2: Facilities Operations

5% Time

Essential

This position performs functions related to activities of the building, tenants, and facilities department.

Tasks:

• Set up rooms for conferences, meetings, and special events
• Moving and arranging furniture and equipment
• Monitor room activities, ensuring fire and safety codes are met and prevent damage to building
• Lock up and secure the building each evening
• Deliver mail to post office

Duty 3: Facilities Maintenance

5%Time

Secondary Duties

This position is responsible for participating in routine building maintenance.

Tasks:

• Patch and paint walls and woodwork
• General maintenance such as replacing light bulbs, adjusting shades, etc.
• Identify and report maintenance needs in assigned facility
• Removing snow and ice from walkways, stairs, and parking lots

Duty 4: Administrative Responsibilities

5% Time

Secondary Duties

Check email and other communications daily

Attend regular staff meetings and trainings

Research products and order supplies

Complete basic logs and reports on work progress

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Related to this Position:

Knowledge of:

• Practices, methods, equipment, tools, chemicals, and materials used in custodial work and routine building maintenance or light construction.

Skill or ability to:

• Operate a variety of custodial and building maintenance equipment safely and effectively
• Understand and follow oral and written directions
• Work independently in the absence of supervision
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Skill and ability to perform routine electrical, carpentry, plumbing, painting and repair duties preferred.

Physical Demands:

Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb, and lift 70 lbs.; exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, chemicals, dust, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards; availability for shift work, on-call, and call back.

Safety

Performs all functions in the safest possible manner and according to policies and procedures. Participates fully with safety trainings. Reports unsafe work conditions and practices, work-related injuries, illnesses, and near-misses as soon as possible to assigned supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience and Training):

This position requires a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent and prefers one year of custodial and building maintenance experience. Other relevant combinations of education and work experience may be evaluated on an individual basis. Must be able to pass a detailed background check.

License or Certificate:

Must possess a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record at the time of hire and have the ability to obtain a valid MT driver’s license within six months of hire.

Supervision Received:

Direct supervision and guidance of the Community Facilities Manager.