Custodian Lake County

Fremont Economic Development Corporation; Leadville (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The Fremont Economic Development Corporation is seeking a Custodian to provide custodial support for maintaining clean and safe county facilities in Leadville, Colorado. This on-call position requires dependability and flexibility, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and safety.

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 1-year experience in janitorial services and be committed to professional standards. The role involves sweeping, mopping, and disinfecting various facilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year documentable janitorial experience.
• Knowledge of chemical exposure requirements.
• Experience working on slippery surfaces.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, and vacuum offices and public areas.
• Clean and disinfect toilets and sinks.
• Empty indoor trash and recycling bins.
• Wipe down desks and high-touch surfaces.
• Operate commercial floor machines as needed.

Skills

Janitorial experience

Knowledge of chemical exposure

Ability to work on slippery surfaces

Awareness of musculoskeletal strain

Understanding of biological threats

Job description

Why join our team?

Join a workplace where public service meets opportunity. At Lake County Government, employees are empowered to grow, collaborate, and make a meaningful impact every day. We offer a supportive environment that values innovation and connection, with reliable compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to helping you succeed both professionally and personally.

Cultural Expectations

• Assume Good Intent: Approach each interaction with a positive mindset and openness to understand others.
• Model Professional: Maintain high standards in behavior and communication that reflects our values.
• Apply County Wide Lens: Consider the broader impact of decisions on our community and organization as a whole.
• Be Solutions-Oriented: Focus on finding constructive solutions rather than dwelling on problems or challenges.
• Practice Servant Leadership: Prioritize the needs of others, fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Support Meaningful Work-Life Balance: Encourage boundaries that support personal well-being while achieving professional responsibilities.

Position Summary

The Custodian provides custodial support to maintain clean, safe, and functional county facilities for employees and the public on an as‑needed basis. This on‑call position provides coverage for staffing shortages, special events, emergencies, and other operational needs. The ideal candidate is dependable, flexible, able to work independently, and committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety, and professionalism.

Essential Functions

• Sweep, mop, and vacuum offices, busy hallways, and public areas.
• Clean and disinfect toilets, sinks, mirrors, and fixtures while keeping essential supplies fully restocked.
• Empty indoor trash and recycling bins, safely moving debris to central dumpsters.
• Wipe down desks, counters, windowsills, and high‑touch surfaces.
• Operate commercial floor machines (buffers, auto‑scrubbers) or assist with carpet extraction and floor waxing as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Not applicable

Requirements

• Minimum of 1‑year documentable janitorial experience in any of the following areas: Hotel, Motel, residential or commercial.
• Knowledge of chemical exposure requirements.
• Experience working on slippery surfaces.
• Awareness of musculoskeletal strain from repetitive tasks.
• Understanding of biological and infectious threats.

Physical Activity & Work Environment

• Prolonged periods of standing or walking.
• Frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, or climbing.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds.
• Pushing, pulling, or moving objects.
• Repetitive motions.
• Hearing ability sufficient to respond to spoken communication.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
• Ability to operate motor vehicles and/or machinery.
• Exposure to varying outdoor weather conditions.
• Work performed in a loud, noisy, or distracting environment.
• Exposure to fumes, chemicals, or hazardous materials.
• Occasional travel to offsite locations or satellite facilities.
• Work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven, or high‑volume environment.
• May be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, or be on call.

Notice of Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be authorized to lawfully work for any employer in the United States. Lake County is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

Notice of Emergency/Disaster Responsibilities

All Lake County Employees may be required to work as a Disaster Service Worker when a local declaration of emergency or disaster is declared by the Board of County Commissioners. To be prepared for this role, all employees and emergency service function (ESF) leads will attend emergency management trainings and exercises as requested by the Director of Emergency Management. With advanced notification from OEM, employees will make reasonable efforts to attend training events in coordination with other employees and supervisors.

Other Duties

Please note that this job description does not intend to cover or contain a full comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Assistance or accommodation during the application process due to a disability is available upon request.

Disclaimer

The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.