Custodian (2 Positions)

Custodian Position

The Lewis County Facilities Department is looking to fill two (2) vacancies for the Custodian position. This is a Teamster's represented regular full-time position. Preference will be given to any qualified current Teamsters Combined Represented Employee.

Job Type: Regular Full-time, Non-Exempt

Salary Range: Grade 111: $3,347 - $4,505/mo. (DOQ)

The recruitment will remain open until filled with a first review date of October 13, 2025.

Position Summary

Under close supervision, performs a variety of custodial duties on behalf of the Lewis County Facilities Maintenance Department. The scheduled shift for this position will be 4:30pm through 1:00am. Position hours will change during Fair preparation and operation.

Essential Functions

• Cleans and services assigned County buildings, facilities, and/or office areas.
• Dusts and polishes furniture, fixtures, and woodwork.
• Cleans windows, blinds, windowsills, mirrors, and walls.
• Sweeps, mops, vacuums, cleans, waxes, and buffs floors.
• Vacuums and/or shampoos carpets and rugs; cleans stairways.
• Cleans and maintains restroom facilities; sanitizes toilets, sinks, and fixtures, unclogs drains and toilets.
• Monitors and restocks restroom supplies.
• Empties interior and exterior wastebaskets and recycling bins.
• Cleans up various types of spills.
• Moves office furniture and equipment; performs room set up.
• Changes light bulbs and lighting tubes; removes cobwebs from lights and ceilings.
• Cleans and maintains parking lot areas; sweeps sidewalks and entry ways.
• Performs minor maintenance on cleaning equipment; changes vacuum cleaner bags and belts.
• Secures facility windows and doors at the end of assigned shift.
• Responds to emergencies during and after business hours including Blood Borne Pathogen (BBP) cleanups.
• Supervises inmate labor in the performance of custodial duties.

Working Environment / Physical Demands

Work is performed in and around County facilities and involves exposure to dust, dirt, hazardous materials, blood borne pathogens, and cleaning chemicals; subject to standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching, performing manual labor, operating equipment, and lifting of objects up to 25 pounds.

Qualifications

• Required: Education, experience, certifications, etc.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent; AND one (1) year janitorial experience preferred.

• A valid Driver's License is required.

• Must be able to obtain a security clearance to work in secured areas.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Behaviors):

Knowledge of:

• Janitorial principles and practices.

• Regulations and standards governing janitorial activities.

• Occupational hazards and safety practices applicable to custodial work.

• Janitorial equipment and supplies.

Skills in:

• Performing a variety of janitorial tasks.

• Assisting in maintaining the County's facilities in a clean and sanitary manner.

• Safely handling cleaning chemicals and operating janitorial equipment.

• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other staff and County personnel.

• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

Ability to:

• Learn and follow County policies and procedures.

Behaviors:

• Regular, reliable attendance.