Custodian

Requisition Number : CUSTO
001338

• Posted :
  January 13, 2026
• Full-Time

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Facilities
1001 N 2nd St
Montrose, CO 81401, USA

General Statement of Duties: Performs a wide variety of unskilled and semi-skilled cleaning work in and around County buildings.

Supervision Received: Works under the supervision of the Custodial Supervisor and performs a variety of routine work within established policies, procedures and receives detailed instructions on new projects and assignments.

Supervision Exercised: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Functions: Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class.

• Performs a wide variety of general clean-up work including sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, waxing, and polishing floors by hand or machine; carpet cleaning by machine; and washing windows, screens, blinds, sills, woodwork, doors, desks, walls and ceilings.
• Cleans, dusts, vacuums and sanitizes offices and restrooms, along with stocking of paper products, soaps, air‑fresheners, etc.
• Collects and disposes of trash.
• Performs minor building maintenance and repair, such as light bulb replacement, and minor repair of furniture and doors.
• Performs grounds maintenance as needed, such as mowing, weeding, trash pick‑up, and snow removal.
• Keeps assigned work area stocked with proper supplies.
• Communicates current and anticipated problems to Custodial Supervisor.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.
• Adheres to all safety rules and protocols.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

:

Education:

A High School graduate or equivalent.

Experience:

Some cleaning experience is preferred.

Required Knowledge:
Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, equipment and supplies. Knowledge of safety precautions and ability to recognize and report safety hazards. Ability to operate cleaning equipment. Ability to perform routine building and grounds maintenance.

Language

Skills:

Must have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and the skill to organize materials and present information clearly and concisely in verbal and written form. Must understand and follow verbal and written instructions. Must have proficient knowledge of the English language, proper grammar, punctuation and spelling in other oral and written communication and have the ability to write routine reports and correspondences.

Must be able to read, comprehend and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and standard operating procedures required for this position, as well as, basic how‑to documents and manuals.

Interpersonal

Skills:

Must have the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with fellow employees, representatives of other agencies and organizations and members of the community. Must have a strong customer focus orientation and have the ability provide information, answering questions and taking messages. Must be able to accept interruptions in a polite and effective manner. Must have the ability to be an effective team member and maintain sensitive and confidential information.

Must maintain appropriate professional boundaries in relationships with customer/clients and the general public.

Mathematical

Skills:

Must have the ability to work with basic mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning

Skills:

Must be able to apply basic principles of logic and reasoning to a variety of practical problems. Have problem solving and troubleshooting skills. Must have strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and work on multiple tasks. Must be able to exercise some independent judgment and function under pressure. Must be able to accomplish assigned tasks to meet established performance standards and objectives and thinks through the consequences of a decision prior to making it.

Office Technology/Computer

Skills:

Must be able to effectively use modern office technology and equipment, including computers,…