Custodian

POSITION DETAILS

Non-exempt (compensatory and/or overtime eligible); full-time; 40 hours per week; full-benefits;

Evening Shift: Monday-Friday; 4:00 p.m.

-12:30 a.m. (shift differential eligible).

This position is responsible in accordance with established protocol for routine cleaning duties in Frederick County parks and facilities as assigned. While performing this work, the custodian must take all appropriate precautionary measures to ensure the environmental and sanitation safety of employees and visitors in the assigned buildings. Applicants must be able to work and make decisions independently. Supervision is received from Lead Custodian, Custodial Services Supervisor, and/or the Facility Services Manager.

NOTE: The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions, which are calculated per County policy. For external hires, offers are made at the base wage rate.

Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.

Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package reflecting how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full‑time benefited Frederick County Government employee.

• 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
• 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high‑deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
• Employee Health Center with no or low‑cost primary and urgent care
• 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  • Vesting after 5 years of service
  • Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
• Work/Life balance programs include:
  Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Other employee‑paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan.

For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage.

• Sweep, mop, scrub, strip and polish floors
• Clean and maintain carpeted areas
• Wash walls, windows, stairways and woodwork (which may require working from a ladder)
• Dust and polish furniture and equipment
• Move and arrange furniture and equipment
• Clean, sanitize and deodorize restrooms and restock restroom supplies
• Empty wastebaskets and remove trash inside the building and also around the outside of the building
• Empty containers for paper and other materials set aside for the County recycling program, bring recyclables to the designated collection area and place in appropriate storage containers
• As needed, operate a large van to transport supplies and equipment between County facilities
• Report damage and potential hazards to the Lead Custodian in charge, Building Manager and/or Facility Services Manager
• Perform custodial duties outside of assigned building(s) as needed
• Close and secure doors, turn off lights, and exercise energy conservation measures as appropriate
• Attend team meetings as required
• Perform other related duties as required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed above, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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