Custodian II

Montgomery County PA; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County PA is seeking a dependable custodian to perform a variety of housekeeping duties at the Montgomery County Courthouse and designated facilities. The role focuses on keeping public areas clean, safe, and sanitary, with attention to restrooms and common spaces, while supporting daily operations.

The position may involve on‑call tasks such as carpet care, floor polishing, and other maintenance as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining clean, safe, sanitary environments in public or commercial facilities.
• Ability to follow cleaning schedules and sanitation protocols.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine custodial duties to maintain cleanliness of public restrooms.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms using appropriate cleaning chemicals.
• Restock restroom supplies such as paper products, soap, and sanitary items.
• Adhere to cleaning schedules and minimize disruption to staff and visitors.
• Respond to unexpected workload changes and assist other County locations as needed.
• Follow safety procedures for chemical handling and PPE usage.
• Communicate effectively with staff and visitors.

Skills

Custodial experience

Safety procedures

PPE usage

Job description

This position is responsible for performing a variety of custodial and housekeeping duties at the Montgomery County Courthouse and other designated County facilities.

The role ensures that assigned locations are maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition, supporting daily operations and providing a professional environment for staff and the public through consistent and efficient facility maintenance. This position also has the flexibility to participate in on‑call duties such as carpet cleaning, buffing, waxing, etc.

• Perform routine custodial and housekeeping duties during first shift hours, with primary responsibility for maintaining cleanliness of all public restrooms within the Courthouse.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms, including application of appropriate cleaning chemicals to eliminate bacteria and ensure hygienic conditions.
• Restock restroom supplies such as paper products, soap, and sanitary items to meet the needs of staff and visitors.
• Adhere to established cleaning schedules to ensure areas are properly cleaned and secured while minimizing disruption to employees and the public.
• Exercise judgment and flexibility in adjusting schedules or cleaning sequences to accommodate building usage and customer needs.
• Identify and address custodial needs proactively, including conditions not explicitly outlined in assigned tasks.
• Safely handle environmental hazards encountered during custodial duties, including exposure to biohazards such as needles or blood, and ensure proper disposal in accordance with safety protocols.
• Follow all safety procedures related to chemical handling, universal precautions, and the proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Apply training in the safe handling of chemicals and hazardous materials to maintain a safe work environment.
• Communicate effectively with staff and visitors while maintaining positive and cooperative working relationships with team members.
• Respond to unexpected changes in workload, emergency scheduling needs, or staffing adjustments during assigned shifts.
• Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality to ensure reliable coverage of custodial responsibilities.
• Perform custodial duties at other County locations as required during assigned shifts.
• Fill in for other positions within Public Property as needed and requested.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support facility maintenance and cleanliness standards.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Competencies, Skills and Other Experience

• Prior custodial experience in maintaining clean, safe, and sanitary environments across commercial or institutional facilities.

The physical demands and work environment here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; see; talk and hear.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and have dependable transportation to report to work and perform assigned duties preferred.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EOE

Montgomery County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.