SENIOR CUSTODIAN

Linn County; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, LTD, and life

IPERS retirement plan

Wellness program

12 paid holidays

On-site fitness centers

Training & professional development

Job summary

Linn County is seeking a Senior Custodian to maintain cleanliness, safety, and functionality of County buildings while overseeing custodial staff.

The role includes leading shifts, coordinating daily tasks, and ensuring proper setup for meetings and events. A minimum of one year custodial experience is required, with no formal education necessary. Shift: Mon–Fri, 2:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m.

Qualifications

• No formal education required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in the custodial field required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the work of custodial staff during assigned shifts; provides direction, training, and task inspection.
• Cleans and sanitizes restrooms, floors, carpets, windows, furniture, and surfaces according to established procedures.
• Empties trash and recycling receptacles and replenishes paper and soap supplies as needed.
• Maintains custodial supply inventory; alerts supervisors when additional materials or equipment are required.
• Prepares rooms for meetings, events, or internal functions including setup and teardown of tables, chairs, and equipment.
• Opens and secures building entrances; ensures safe access and monitors for potential safety hazards.

Job description

Description

Linn County is committed to creating a Customer-Centered Culture placing our internal & external customers at the center of everything we do! Why do we do this? We get that question a lot. The answer is simple: We want our customers to have a positive experience. Our co-workers are customers too. Exceptional internal customer satisfaction leads to exceptional customer satisfaction for the public!

Why work at Linn County?

• Competitive wages with annual pay increases & annual cost of living increase (depending on budget)
• Access to medical, dental, vision, short & long term disability, and supplemental life insurance
• Iowa Public Employee's Retirement Pension Plan (IPERS)
• Wellness program offering credit on insurance premiums to eligible employees
• Free on-site fitness centers
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Training & professional development opportunities

Hourly Wage: $21.22

About The Role

The Senior Custodian maintains the cleanliness, safety, and functionality of County buildings while overseeing assigned custodial personnel to ensure completion of daily tasks.

Essential Functions

• Oversees the work of custodial staff during assigned shifts; provides direction, training, and task inspection.
• Cleans and sanitizes restrooms, floors, carpets, windows, furniture, and surfaces according to established procedures.
• Empties trash and recycling receptacles and replenishes paper and soap supplies as needed.
• Maintains and operates custodial equipment including vacuums, buffers, and floor scrubbers; performs basic maintenance and reports malfunctions.
• Maintains custodial supply inventory; alerts supervisors when additional materials or equipment are required.
• Prepares rooms for meetings, events, or internal functions including setup and teardown of tables, chairs, and equipment.
• Moves desks, file cabinets, storage cabinets, modular furniture, and office equipment.
• Maintains building entrances, sidewalks, and adjacent outdoor areas by performing snow and ice removal, sweeping, and light groundskeeping, including mowing grass and trimming hedges.
• Opens and secures building entrances; ensures safe access and monitors for potential safety hazards.
• Raises and lowers flags.
• Responds to building service requests and collaborates with other facilities staff or supervisors to resolve cleaning or maintenance concerns.
• Serves as shift lead in absence of a custodial supervisor and performs other related duties as assigned.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned, including duties of custodian.
• Knows the products they personally produce and the customers of each product. Listens to the “Voice of the Customer” and closes gaps between customer expectations and experience whenever possible.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• No formal education required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in the custodial field required.

Shift: Monday - Friday, 2:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Read the full job description here: Senior Custodian Job Description

• Linn County offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, life, long-term disability (LTD) insurance and wellness incentives.