Custodian

As part of our total benefit package, Macomb County proudly offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, with no monthly premium to employees for single, two (2) person or family coverage. Health care, dental and vision benefits are effective the first day of employment.

CLASSIFICATION

TITLE:

CustodianSALARY:$34,155.52 - $44,177.31

DEPARTMENT:

Facilities & Operations Opening Date:09/23/2026

Closing Date:10/07/2026 12:00 a.m.FLSA STATUS:
Non-exempt - overtime pursuant to Collective Bargaining AgreementEMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP:
Just cause subject to probationary period CURRENT HOURS AND STARTING TIME:
Full-time (37.5 hours per week) position. The starting time for this position is 4:00am – 12:30pm.

GENERAL

SUMMARY:

Under supervision, is responsible for cleaning and servicing all areas and surrounding premises of assigned County owned and/or leased facilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Dusts, sweeps, vacuums, mops, scrubs and waxes floors.

Gathers and disposes of litter and trash in all areas of assigned facility.

Dusts, washes and cleans furniture.

Moves and sets up furniture.

Vacuums stairs, landings, hallways, offices and all other areas.

Seals, waxes and buffs floors periodically.

Strips old floor wax and refinishes according to assigned schedules and routines.

Vacuums and shampoos carpets.

Cleans and sanitizes restrooms.

Stocks restrooms with necessary paper products.

Cleans and maintains custodial closets and equipment.

Washes walls and windows.

Maintains inventory of cleaning supplies.

Requests cleaning supplies and equipment as needed.

Cleans and maintains ceilings, ceiling fixtures and air vents.

Notifies management concerning need for minor repairs.

Cleans snow and debris from sidewalk.

Spreads salt on public passageways.

Maintains surrounding premises as needed.

Acts as backup to clean and service unassigned buildings as needed.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions.

QUALIFICATIONS Required

Education and Experience Possession of a high school diploma or a certificate of successful completion of the General Educational Development Test Previous custodial and/or housekeeping experience

Preferred

Education and Experience None Required  Licenses or Certifications Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and an operable, insured automobile for authorized travel

Preferred Licenses or Certifications

None COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES Knowledge of:

Common house-cleaning devices, related supplies and equipment

Skill in:

Maintenance and operation of cleaning equipment such as brooms, mops, mop pails, wringers, carpet cleaners, power floor scrubbers, floor polishers, vacuum cleaners, power washers, snow shovels, snow blowers, and tractors

Managing time appropriately

Ability to:

Work in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers

Effectively speak, write and understand the English language

Effectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferred

Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions

Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files

Maintain the confidentiality of information

Work independentlyWORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

N/S =Never/Seldom O =Occasionally F/C = Frequently/Continuously Work Environment Office or similar indoor environment: F/COutdoor environment: OStreet environment (near moving traffic): OConstruction site: N/SConfined space: N/SExposures

Individuals who are hostile or irate: F/CIndividuals with known violent backgrounds:…