Custodian

Non-Negotiable Starting Pay: $21.8537 Hourly / $45,445.70 Annually

Working Hours:

Monday - Friday, 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM

The City of Moline is a welcoming, hardworking community located along the Mississippi River in the heart of the Quad Cities. With a population of just over 42,000, Moline offers the perfect mix of small-town feel and big-city convenience.

As a full-service city, we are here to provide great services, support local growth, and make Moline a great place to live, work, and visit. We're proud of our team and the work we do to keep our city running smoothly.

When you join the City of Moline, you become part of a group that values making a difference in the community. We're all about doing good work and helping each other succeed.

As a Custodian, you'll play an important role in maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming City facilities for employees and the public. Through consistent, detail-oriented cleaning and building maintenance, you'll help ensure restrooms, offices, common areas, and grounds are sanitary, secure, and well maintained. You'll use proper equipment, supplies, and safety practices to preserve City buildings and support daily operations, while taking pride in dependable, high-quality work.

When serving as a lead worker, you'll provide clear direction and support to other custodial staff, contributing to a positive and efficient team environment. Your professionalism, respect for confidentiality, and strong work ethic help reflect the City's commitment to well-maintained public spaces and community pride.

• Perform routine custodial and cleaning duties to maintain City buildings in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition
• Clean and sanitize restrooms and shower facilities, including restocking supplies
• Sweep, mop, wax, buff, and maintain floors; vacuum and clean carpets
• Remove trash, recyclables, and other waste materials and dispose of them properly
• Clean walls, windows, glass partitions, light fixtures, furniture, and woodwork
• Perform minor painting, spot patching, and touch-up work as needed
• Maintain building security by locking and unlocking facilities according to established schedules
• Pick up litter, sweep sidewalks, and shovel snow as required
• Operate and maintain custodial and floor care equipment safely and effectively
• Record supply usage and report needs to the senior custodian or supervisor
• Deliver packages, move furniture and equipment, and assist with general setup tasks
• Raise and lower flags in accordance with City procedures
• Act as lead worker when assigned, providing work direction to custodial staff
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Knowledge of standard building cleaning practices, supplies, and custodial equipment
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions related to custodial work
• Skill in operating floor care and cleaning equipment, including scrubbers, burnishers, and carpet extractors
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately and efficiently
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding materials, information, and situations encountered on the job
• Ability to perform routine custodial tasks with thoroughness, consistency, and attention to detail
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and the public
• Dependability and reliability in meeting work schedules and assigned responsibilities

• A combination of education and experience equivalent to the following:
• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Minimum of three (3) years of building or custodial cleaning experience preferred
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities…