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Helena, City of (MT)
CUSTODIAN I
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.
$38,186 / year median in Montana
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Keep Helena's civic heart beating. As a Custodian I for the City of Helena, you will play a vital role in maintaining the City-County Administration Building and the Law and Justice Center. This isn't just about keeping spaces clean—it's about ensuring our local government and community spaces run safely, smoothly, and efficiently every single day. If you take pride in your work, enjoy a dynamic routine, and want a stable career where your efforts directly impact your community, we want you on our team.
Hours worked per week:
40Daily Shift:
3:30 PM - 12:00AM Work Schedule:
M T W Th F The City of Helena is an equal opportunity employer. The City shall, upon request, provide reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities.Job Purpose:
The purpose of this position is to perform a full range of custodial and building maintenance duties related to the care, maintenance, and cleaning of the City County Administration Building and the Law and Justice Center. Other facilities may be assigned as needed.Essential Duties:
These job functions are the essential duties of the position and are not all-inclusive of all the duties the incumbent may be assigned.Duty I:
Facilities Custodial 85%Time Essential The incumbent performs several custodial duties.Tasks:
Clean and sanitize rest room facilities and fixtures including sinks, urinals, and toilets Replenish restroom supplies Sweep, vacuum, mop, wax, strip, and polish floors and stairs Vacuum and shampoo carpets Dust and polish furniture, woodwork, fixtures, and equipment Wash windows, mirrors, and walls Clean desks and countertops Empty, clean and sanitize waste receptacles and ash trays Clean areas around the buildings, removing trash and obstacles and sweeping walkways Duty 2: Facilities Operations 5% Time Essential This position performs functions related to activities of the building, tenants, and facilities department.Tasks:
Set up rooms for conferences, meetings, and special events Moving and arranging furniture and equipment Monitor room activities, ensuring fire and safety codes are met and prevent damage to building Lock up and secure the building each evening Deliver mail to post office Duty 3: Facilities Maintenance 5%Time Secondary Duties This position is responsible for participating in routine building maintenance.Tasks:
Patch and paint walls and woodwork General maintenance such as replacing light bulbs, adjusting shades, etc. Identify and report maintenance needs in assigned facility Removing snow and ice from walkways, stairs, and parking lots Duty 4: Administrative Responsibilities 5%Time Secondary Duties Tasks:
Check email and other communications daily Attend regular staff meetings and trainings Research products and order supplies Complete basic logs and reports on work progress Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Related to thisPosition:
Knowledge of:
- Practices, methods, equipment, tools, chemicals, and materials used in custodial work and routine building maintenance or light construction.
Skill or ability to:
- Operate a variety of custodial and building maintenance equipment safely and effectively
- Understand and follow oral and written directions
- Work independently in the absence of supervision
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
- Skill and ability to perform routine electrical, carpentry, plumbing, painting and repair duties preferred.