Custodian

Join to apply for the Custodian role at Frederick County Government, Maryland
. The Office of Custodial Services under the Department of Facility Services within the Frederick County Division of Parks & Recreation is committed to providing the highest level of facility management in an effort to maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary environment for all stakeholders who live, work, and conduct business in our Frederick County Government Facilities (Park and NON‑Park Sites).

Our In‑House Custodial staff are required to go through extensive personal background checks in order to be approved to work in our high‑security facilities.

• 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 for routine cleaning duties in Frederick County parks and facilities as assigned. The custodian must take all appropriate precautionary measures to ensure environmental and sanitation safety for employees and visitors. Applicants must be able to work independently and make decisions. Supervision is received from the 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.

• Sweep, mop, scrub, strip, and polish floors
• Clean and maintain carpeted areas
• Wash walls, windows, stairways and woodwork (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 supplies
• Empty wastebaskets and remove trash inside and around 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
• Operate a large van to transport supplies and equipment between County facilities as needed
• Report damage and potential hazards to the Lead Custodian, 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

• 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, including a 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 2× 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: 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.

• High school graduation or equivalent
• Possession of valid automobile operator's license

• Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges
• Knowledge of proper types of custodial equipment, cleaning agents, sanitizing chemicals and protective gear to use in all types of cleaning work, and the ability to use them safely
• Knowledge of (or ability to learn) use and operation of a high‑speed buffer, standard buffer, vacuum cleaner, carpet extractor and other related equipment
• Ability to understand and follow written and…