Custodian

Job Details

Job Title: Custodian

Department: Facilities and Fleet

Reports To: Lead Custodian

Classification: On-Call, Non-Exempt (hours will vary)

Compensation Range: $19.00 per hour

The Custodian provides custodial support to maintain clean, safe, and functional county facilities for employees and the public on an as-needed basis. This on-call position provides coverage for staffing shortages, special events, emergencies, and other operational needs. The ideal candidate is dependable, flexible, able to work independently, and committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety, and professionalism.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Keep Spaces Sparkling: Sweep, mop, and vacuum offices, busy hallways, and public areas.
• Sanitize Restrooms: Clean and disinfect toilets, sinks, mirrors, and fixtures while keeping essential supplies fully restocked.
• Manage Waste: Empty indoor trash and recycling bins, safely moving debris to central dumpsters.
• Detail & Polish: Wipe down desks, counters, windowsills, and high-touch surfaces.
• Floor Care Projects: Occasions call for operating commercial floor machines (buffers, auto-scrubbers) or assisting with carpet extraction and floor waxing.

Not applicable.

• Minimum of 1-year documentable janitorial experience in any of the following areas:
  Hotel, Motel, residential or commercial.

• Chemical exposure
• Slippery surfaces
• Musculoskeletal strain from repetitive tasks
• Biological and infectious threats
• Nonstandard work hours

• Prolonged periods of standing or walking.
• Frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, or climbing.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds.
• Pushing, pulling, or moving objects.
• Repetitive motions.
• Hearing ability sufficient to respond to spoken communication.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
• Ability to operate motor vehicles and/or machinery.
• Exposure to varying outdoor weather conditions.
• Work performed in a loud, noisy, or distracting environment.
• Exposure to fumes, chemicals, or hazardous materials.
• Occasional travel to offsite locations or satellite facilities.
• Work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, or high-volume environment.
• May be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, or be on call.

Applicants must be authorized to lawfully work for any employer in the United States. Lake County is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

All Lake County Employees may be required to work as a Disaster Service Worker when a local declaration of emergency or disaster is declared by the Board of County Commissioners. To be prepared for this role, all employees and emergency service function (ESF) leads will attend emergency management trainings and exercises as requested by the Director of Emergency Management. With advanced notification from OEM, employees will make reasonable efforts to attend training events in coordination with other employees and supervisors.

Please note that this job description does not intend to cover or contain a full comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Assistance or accommodation during the application process due to a disability is available upon request.

Due to the nature of the application and selection process for Lake County full‑time positions, applicants can reasonably expect the application process to take a significant amount of time to complete before a decision is made to hire or not to hire. Typically, it takes approximately two (2) to four (4) weeks from the date of application to complete the entire selection process.

The length of time it takes to complete the process can vary depending on a variety of factors. Please note that this is an estimated duration of the selection process.