Custodian

About the Position

Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities Available.

The primary function of an employee in this position is to perform routine custodial and cleaning tasks in assigned areas of County buildings on an assigned shift. The principal duties are performed in a public building environment, including the use of electrically powered cleaning equipment and cleaning substances that may involve related hazards.

Do you possess integrity, strong interpersonal skills, and a desire to serve your community? The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) invites you to become part of Arizona's leading law enforcement agency. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team with a variety of openings for Civilian, Detention and Sworn personnel.

• One (1) year of custodial/janitorial, maintenance, cleaning or closely related work experience.
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire a valid Arizona driver's license.
• Training that may be provided on the job: FEMA NIMS – IS100 and 700; safety; payroll; PREA.
• Prior to hiring, the Sheriff's Office requires all candidates to successfully pass an extensive background review.

• Experience working in a corrections/detention type of environment.
• OSHA training or knowledge.

• Ensures the cleanliness and sanitary conditions of the County facilities to include jails, visitor areas, high-traffic, common, and employee areas.
• Works with cleaning fluids, chemicals, cleaning agents or similar solutions using only standard protective equipment to maintain County facilities.
• Operates, maintains and performs minor repairs to power-driven custodial equipment.
• Maintains the safekeeping of keys used to lock/unlock secure areas to be cleaned.
• Keeps and maintains work logs and records.
• Inventory all cleaning supplies and equipment on a periodic basis.
• Makes recommendations for purchases to management.
• Coordinates and participates in training program for custodial personnel.
• Inspects assigned work areas.
• Analyzes field problems and develops proactive solutions.
• Safely operates a county vehicle.
• Performs ad-hoc projects as required.
• Provides exemplary customer service.
• Works effectively and safely in a high security jail environment, inmate housing and holding areas.
• Must be willing to work days, evenings, nights, weekends, and rotating shifts.
• Be present at work site to perform assigned tasks at the times and dates scheduled or assigned by the supervisor.

• Knowledge of janitorial chemicals, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), HAZMAT, Arizona safety and health law regulations, and various computer programs.
• Skill in operating commercial janitorial equipment (vacuum cleaner, wet/dry vacuum, floor machines, mop, and mop wringer) and in maintaining logs and records.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written), learn operation of powered cleaning equipment and safety precautions, transport and deliver documents and packages, multi-task, maintain cleanliness, safely operate a county vehicle, follow routine instructions, be self-motivated, work independently, supervise custodial duties in a high security environment, and supervise working inmates.

The Maricopa County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates considered to be the most highly qualified. Those selected will be assessed based on the evaluation of listed education and experience. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a list provided by Human Resources.

All offers of employment made to new hires and rehires at Maricopa County are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment thorough background investigation.

Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.