Custodian

Custodian

Salary

$20.32 - $27.64 Hourly

Location

Government Center, MN

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

26-00143

Department

Public Works Dept

Division

Building Services

Opening Date

07/07/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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JOB SPECIFICS

Washington County is currently hiring for a Custodian. Staff may be assigned to different county facilities based on need. Must be self-motivated and able to drive a county vehicle between buildings. Must be comfortable working in a jail setting while a Corrections Officer is present.

Washington County Public Works values your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. We are committed to building and sustaining an equitable and inclusive work environment and believe diversity benefits and enriches our programs, our staff and communities we serve.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in delivering consistent and excellent customer service
• Experience with custodial work in a commercial building or manufacture building

SELECTION TECHNIQUE: Your training and experience will be rated based on the required application material submitted and the top-scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration.

HOURS / DAYS: 10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Monday - Friday. Work schedules (hours and days) and location are subject to change based on department needs.

ANTICIPATED HIRING RATE: $20.32 - $23.98 Hourly

E-Verify Participation: Washington County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Washington County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employees Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Washington County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.

E- Verify Participation Poster

Right to work Poster

JOB SUMMARY

The Custodian performs a variety of overall custodial maintenance tasks required to ensure the cleanliness, sanitation, safety, and security of County facilities.

EMPLOYMENT CRITERIA

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires a high school diploma, or equivalent. Individuals operating a motor vehicle for County business must possess a valid drivers license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Custodial work experience in commercial buildings and building cleaning techniques coursework is highly desirable. Growth through Internal opportunities is available.

CORE COMPETENCIES, JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR SUCCESSFUL JOB PERFORMANCE

Core Competencies outline essential business and professional traits necessary to perform this job.

• Promote a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace;
• Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate safety measures when cleaning; procedures, practices, materials, and equipment and their proper utilization in the care and maintenance of buildings and grounds;
• Demonstrates the ability to perform manual tasks and functions including under adverse weather conditions;
• Demonstrates the ability to operate various cleaning and maintenance equipment;
• Demonstrates ability to use products and materials appropriate for the intended use and follow procedures to prevent exposure to self, tenants, or public of hazardous conditions; and
• Demonstrates the ability to determine and use appropriate safety equipment.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs scheduled interior and exterior maintenance tasks:

• Clean, disinfect, and re-supply restrooms; gather and empty trash; clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, and scrubbing; clean furniture and fixtures; dust surfaces, clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors; vacuum and extract carpets; strip, seal and finish floors, etc.;
• Set up, arrange and move tables, chairs, equipment, etc. for meetings and other events;
• Perform preventive maintenance service on assigned maintenance equipment;
• Update usage reports for maintenance and inventory control;
• Complete forms, logs, and other documentation as required;
• Inspect and perform ground maintenance to include picking up debris, sweeping sidewalks, and entry points;
• Perform snow and ice control tasks to include the operation of motorized equipment;
• Monitor supply levels and orders supplies as needed;
• Performs a variety of minor maintenance tasks as needed;
• Prepare supplies and work order requests, and
• Locate and transport supplies and materials as needed.

Maintain building security:

• Ensure outside and inside doors are locked;
• Set security systems in designated buildings; and
• Report alarms and warning signs indicating potential equipment failures and report deficiencies to appropriate staff.

May lead a team in absence of Lead Custodian.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed at county buildings. Occasional to frequent lifting, pushing/pulling of up to 40 lbs in the performance of duties. Rare lifting requirement of up to 100 pounds with or without assistance; trash compactor involves pushing/pulling up to 400 lbs with assistance. Exposures may include cleaning chemicals, seasonal temperature extremes, and on occasion bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and hazardous waste. Senses used on a constant basis are seeing, hearing, and smelling. Must perform the following motions on a constant basis: walking, bending, squatting, turning/twisting, kneeling, climbing, reaching out, reaching up, grasping, wrist turning, and finger manipulation. Equipment used may include but is not limited to: snow and leaf blowers, pallet jack, a pick-up truck with plow, push/pull carts, rider floor scrubber, rider floor sweeper, rider carpet cleaner, walk-behind sweeper, ladders, shovels, hand tools, vacuum, floor buffer, broom, drying fans, telephone, pager, walkie-talkie, and personal computer. Additional physical/mental requirements may not be listed above, but are inherent in performing the positions essential functions.

This job description is intended to describe the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty being performed by people assigned to this classification. The list of responsibilities is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The County retains the discretion to add or change the contents of this job description at any time.

Washington County offers a comprehensive benefit package including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance.

For a more detailed overview of our AFSCME exempt (salaried ) benefit package, click here.

For a more detailed overview of our AFSCME non-exempt (hourly) benefit package, click here.

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This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Please indicate below whether you possess these minimum qualifications:

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience delivering consistent and excellent customer service?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, you must provide a brief summary of your experience and the name of the employer(s) where you gained that experience. (If you answered "No" to the above question, enter "NA" in the text box.)

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Do you have work experience in custodial work in a commercial building or manufacture building?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, you must provide a brief summary of your experience and the name of the employer(s) where you gained that experience. (If you answered "No" to the above question, enter "NA" in the text box.)

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Employer Washington County (MN)

Address 14949 62nd Street North

Stillwater, Minnesota, 55082

Phone 651-430-6081

Website https://www.washingtoncountymn.gov