Custodian - Anticipated

The successful candidate must meet the minimum qualifications established by Jefferson County Civil Service and must take the next scheduled Custodian examination. To receive a permanent appointment, the employee must pass the examination, be reachable for appointment under the Civil Service rule of three. Next custodian exam deadline is October 9, 2026 https://jefferson-portal.

mycivilservice.com/ HOURLY RATE: $20.39 - $28.55 (commensurate with experience) HOURS OF WORK : 6 :00 AM to 2:30 PM Monday thru Friday - 12 month position EXAMPLES OF DUTIES : Sweeps, mops, vacuums, and washes floors and stairs; Uses heavy mechanical equipment in stripping, waxing, and polishing floors; Dusts chairs, tables, desks, and other furniture; Polishes furniture and brass; Empties wastebaskets and collects and disposes of trash; Arranges chairs and tables and other equipment for special use of building; Repairs window shades, replaces light bulbs, soap, and towels; Moves furniture, supplies, and other equipment; Cleans walls, bath fixtures, equipment, and furniture; May clear snow and ice from walks; Mows lawns, trim shrubs, rakes leaves, and performs a variety of other groundskeeping tasks as assigned; May assist in the operation and maintenance of an oil or gas-fired low-pressure heating system; Washes windows, walls, blackboards, sinks, and other fixtures; Makes minor plumbing, carpentry, painting, and electrical repairs; Prepares and maintains simple records and reports.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Working knowledge of common cleaning and disinfecting methods, materials, and equipment; skill in the use of cleaners and maintenance equipment (e.g., vacuum cleaner, carpet shampooer, and floor buffer); skill in the use of grounds maintenance tools and equipment (e.g., trimmers, mowers, and snowblowers); ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions; ability to lift heavy objects and perform work requiring bending, climbing, reaching, and repetitive motion; ability to assist in minor maintenance repair work; willingness to perform routine cleaning and other physical tasks; willingness to be exposed to dust, dirt, grease, grime, offensive sights, and odors; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

One year of experience in the maintenance or cleaning of buildings. Attachment(s): CUSTODIAN (1).pdf