Custodian (Part-time) - Facilities (Prescott)

Yavapai County; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Yavapai County is seeking custodial staff to perform cleaning and maintenance across county facilities. Positions often require evening hours, with some days varying, and involve routine custodial tasks in a jail environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid Arizona driver's license. No prior experience is required, and applicants should be able to handle chemicals and operate cleaning equipment safely.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• No experience is required.
• Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.
• Knowledge of general cleaning procedures and chemical usage.
• Familiarity with cleaning equipment and safety precautions.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and maintains County facilities, including dusting, mopping, scrubbing, polishing, carpet spotting and cleaning restrooms, entries, walkway, and glass using appropriate cleaning solutions.
• Performs equipment care, including cleaning and changing belts and bags.
• Identifies and reports repair needs and maintains inventory of cleaning supplies for assigned buildings.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Most positions are evening hours 5:00pm - 1:00am though some exceptions may apply. Works days may vary.

Under general supervision, performs service work of routine difficulty in various custodial duties.

• Cleans and maintains County facilities, including dusting, mopping, scrubbing, polishing, carpet spotting and cleaning restrooms, entries, walkway, and glass using appropriate cleaning solutions.
• Performs equipment care, including cleaning and changing belts and bags.
• Identifies and reports repair needs and maintains inventory of cleaning supplies for assigned buildings.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

No experience required.

Additional Requirements

Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license.

Knowledge of

• General cleaning procedures.
• Proper chemical usage.
• Procedures, materials, and operation of equipment used in custodial work.
• Occupational hazards and required preventative measures.

Skill in

• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Organization and adherence to detail.

Ability to

• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Perform manual labor.
• Work both independently and under close supervision.
• Work in jail environment and around inmates in secured areas.
• Mix and work with cleaning fluids, chemicals, or similar solutions using personal protective equipment.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
• Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
• Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
• Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.
• Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

Work Environment

The work environment is associated with various indoor and outdoor locations, in all weather conditions and includes exposure to loud noise, blood borne pathogens, dust, fumes, mist, and chemicals.

Physical Requirements

Ability to bend or stoop repeatedly or continually over time; move, lift, push, pull a variety of heavy objects; mix and work with cleaning fluids, chemicals, or similar solutions using normal protective equipment; remain in a standing position for extended periods of time. Sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech ability to communicate effective in-person and telephonically. Capable of frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Additional Job Information

FLSA: Non-Exempt
Grade: 1
Classification: Classified
Safety Sensitive: Yes