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.
07/09/2026
This is a Civil Service position. Applicants must either be a current custodian or currently active on a Custodian Civil Service list.
HOURLY RATE
$19.51 - $27.31 commensurate with experience Hourly rate is pending the ratification of the current bargaining agreement.
HOURS OF WORK
10:00 AM to 6:30 PM Monday thru Friday - 12 month position
BUILDING
Middle School
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Sweeps, mops, vacuums, and washes floors and stairs;
Uses heavy mechanical equipment in stripping, waxing, and polishing floors; Dusts chairs, tables, desks, and other furniture;
Polishes furniture and brass;
Empties wastebaskets and collects and disposes of trash;
Arranges chairs and tables and other equipment for special use of building; Repairs window shades, replaces light bulbs, soap, and towels;
Moves furniture, supplies, and other equipment;
Cleans walls, bath fixtures, equipment, and furniture;
May clear snow and ice from walks;
Mows lawns, trim shrubs, rakes leaves, and performs a variety of other groundskeeping tasks as assigned;
May assist in the operation and maintenance of an oil or gas-fired low-pressure heating system; Washes windows, walls, blackboards, sinks, and other fixtures;
Makes minor plumbing, carpentry, painting, and electrical repairs;
Prepares and maintains simple records and reports.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Working knowledge of common cleaning and disinfecting methods, materials, and equipment; skill in the use of cleaners and maintenance equipment (e.g., vacuum cleaner, carpet shampooer, and floor buffer); skill in the use of grounds maintenance tools and equipment (e.g., trimmers, mowers, and snowblowers); ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions; ability to lift heavy objects and perform work requiring bending, climbing, reaching, and repetitive motion; ability to assist in minor maintenance repair work; willingness to perform routine cleaning and other physical tasks; willingness to be exposed to dust, dirt, grease, grime, offensive sights, and odors; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
One year of experience in the maintenance or cleaning of buildings.
