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 check in order to be approved to work in our high-security facilities. 
Non-exempt; full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; full benefits
This position will plan, coordinate and oversee custodial services and will perform comprehensive custodial duties in assigned County facilities. While performing this work, the Lead Custodian must take all appropriate precautionary measures to ensure the safety of employees and visitors in the assigned buildings. Supervision is given to Custodians. Supervision is received from the Custodial Services Supervisor, and/or the Facility Services Manager.

TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect 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 scheduled holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County HSA contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
• 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D benefit
• Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  • Vesting after 5 years of service (effective 7/1/2024)
  • Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
• Other employee paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, etc.

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

• Assign and coordinate custodial work for assigned County facilities
• Inspect completed and in-progress custodial work to assure compliance with safety and cleanliness standards
• Train Custodians, assign and follow-up on work performed; prepare and review staff performance evaluations; prepare work plans
• Communicate procedures, task assignments and other information with custodial staff through daily briefings, e-messages, memorandums, etc.
• Make recommendations to the Custodial Services Supervisor (or designee) for the purchase of custodial equipment and supplies
• Perform minor repair and maintenance of custodial equipment; see that more complex equipment breakdowns are referred for repair or replacement
• Ensure that each assigned facility is secure (inside and outside) prior to departing from duty
• As needed, operate a box truck or large van to transport supplies and equipment between County facilities
• Report damage and potential safety hazards to the Custodian Services Supervisor (or designee) and to the Building Manager
• Perform floor care tasks in accordance with established techniques and procedures
• Maintain an ongoing Detail Cleaning program
• Wash walls, windows, stairways, and woodwork (which may require working from a ladder)
• Clean, disinfect, and deodorize restrooms; restock restroom supplies
• Dust and polish furniture and equipment
• Move and arrange furniture and equipment
• Empty wastebaskets and remove trash
• 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
• Perform other related duties as required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. In addition to the duties listed in the Essential Duties section, each employee in this classification may perform the following other duties. Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed above, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be assigned.The qualifications / requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical demands or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 

• High school graduation or the equivalent
• Minimum 1 year of custodial/janitorial work experience
• Minimum 2 years of work experience directing and/or supervising the work of others OR 2 years of administrative work experience
• Possession of a valid automobile operator's license 
• Current certifications in First Aid, CPR and AED, or ability to become so certified within 6 months after hire (current certifications must be maintained throughout employment)
• NOTE: Additional education may substitute for a portion of the work experience

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges
• Ability to complete Blood Borne Pathogens training and other related training when scheduled
• Knowledge of proper types of custodial equipment, cleaning agents, disinfecting chemicals and protective gear to use in all types of cleaning work, with the ability to use them safely and to train others to do so as well
• Ability to effectively operate a high-speed buffer, standard buffer, vacuum cleaner, carpet extractor and other related equipment, with the ability to effectively instruct others in doing so
• Ability to effectively plan, assign, follow-up and evaluate the work of others
• Ability to effectively organize work, determine priorities and complete assigned duties with minimal supervision
• Effective spoken and written (English) communication skills, including the ability to give clear direction and instruction, and the ability to accurately prepare forms, reports and other written work
• Computer skills sufficient to effectively access and utilize word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail and other applications
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public

PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN FOR:

• Intermediate skills in MS Word and MS Excel
• Work experience performing inventory duties
• Work experience performing floor stripping, carpet extractions, polishing/burnishing floors, etc.
• Experience managing supply / contract accounts

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS:

• While working in this position, the employee is constantly walking, moving or traversing, reaching and making repetitive motions; frequently climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, lifting up to 50 pounds, pushing and pulling up to and over 40 pounds; occasionally driving; rarely sitting, crawling and lifting over 50 pounds
• While working in this position, the employee is constantly working indoors, in dirty, dusty and noisy environments, and is required to wear protective equipment; frequently has exposure to infectious diseases; and occasionally is working outdoors, working in temperatures above 100 degrees and in temperatures below 32 degrees; and rarely is walking on uneven ground, working at heights, and in a noisy environment

• Ability to provide own transportation when needed
• Available for occasional weekend and holiday hours, as needed
• Available to provide own transportation to various Frederick County buildings
• Available for a minimum of three mandatory Parks and Recreation events, and available for occasional weekend work or irregular hours as needed

EXAMINATION PROCESS (may include):

1) An evaluation of training and experience

2) One or more interviews

3) A pre-employment background investigation conducted by the Frederick County Sheriff's Office 

4) A pre-employment physical examination