Building Maintenance Custodian - Department of Aviation

BUILDING MAINTENANCE CUSTODIAN

Department of Aviation, California Redwood Coast Humboldt County Airport

The County of Humboldt Department of Aviation has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team! We are looking for a reliable person with scheduling flexibility to work in a team environment.

• Sweep, mop, scrub, vacuum, and spot clean carpets
• Dust and polish furniture
• Provide high levels of customer service to the traveling public
• Perform minor building maintenance on assigned buildings such as changing light bulbs, replacing soap dispensers, and repairing faucets, urinals and plumbing valves
• Inspects and adjusts boilers, drain tanks and performs minor maintenance on boiler and heating systems
• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, and polishes floors; sweeps and vacuums rugs; spot cleans carpets
• Dusts and polishes furniture and woodwork
• Empties, cleans and lines waste receptacles and disposes of trash
• Washes doors, windows, walls, ceilings, venetian blinds, furniture and light fixtures
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms; restocks restroom supplies as necessary
• Moves office furniture and equipment and may make minor repairs; reports the need for maintenance and repair
• Strips, seals and buffs floors
• Closes windows, turns off lights, and locks doors to secure buildings; turns on building security systems and inspects for correct operation
• Keeps basic records of work performed, timesheets, etc.
• Observes safe working practices, including maintaining storage areas in a safe condition
• Corrects or reports any safety or fire hazards
• Follows label instructions to mix and dilute cleansers, disinfectants and stripping agents to ensure proper strength for use
• Uses a variety of custodian tools, equipment and supplies; maintains equipment and materials in proper condition
• Reports unauthorized persons and other security problems
• Sets up meeting rooms and rearranges furniture

• Principles, practices and tools of routine building maintenance
• Proper cleaning methods, and the safe usage of cleaning materials, disinfectants, custodial tools and equipment
• Use and minor maintenance of hand and power tools and equipment used in janitorial work
• Safety practices and equipment related to the work

• Performing routine building maintenance and repair work
• Understanding and following written and oral instructions
• Completing custodial assignments independently without immediate supervision
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of the work

• Must possess sufficient strength and stamina to maneuver equipment weighing up to 40 pounds
• Must be able to work evening shifts, standby, and overtime as necessary
• Possession of a valid California driver's license may be required

A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills outlined above is:

• One year of experience in janitorial or custodial work

How to apply: A complete, original application must be filed for each position you are interested in applying for. Applicants must apply online through the County’s automated application system at

Applications must be submitted no later than the final filing date and time listed on the job flyer. It is important that your application shows all the relevant education and experience you possess. Human Resources staff does not consider or review resumes or attachments. Incomplete applications will be rejected.

Please read the job requirements section of the announcement. Be sure you meet these requirements since they will be carefully evaluated during the selection process.

Your performance in any employment examinations will be compared with the performance of others who take the tests. The examination results will be emailed to you as quickly as possible.

Selection Procedure: The County utilizes a set of rules to ensure that our hiring processes are fair and equitable. Applications will be screened and those considered qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination. Meeting the requirements does not guarantee inclusion into the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received,…