What are the responsibilities and job description for the PT General Custodial Worker position at Brookings County?
Posting: #26-24
Posting Type: Internal & Open Announcement
Closing Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Starting Wage: $18.06/hour
Part Time Position - up to 19.5 hrs/wk (Two positions available)
Application Procedures: Interested individuals are encouraged to apply by submitting a Brookings County application to Human Resources * Brookings County Human Resources * 520 3rd St, Suite 210 * Brookings, SD 57006 or at www.brookingscountysd.gov.
Position Title: PT General Custodial Worker
Department: Commission
Reports To: Commission Department Director
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Wage Grade: N-1 (Steps I & II Only)
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
General Statement of Duties
Performs a variety of indoor duties related to general janitorial functions at the Brookings City & County Government Center.
- Clean and sanitize offices, restrooms, break rooms, hallways, and common areas.
- Vacuum, sweep, mop, and dust floors and surfaces.
- Empty trash and recycling containers and dispose of waste appropriately.
- Clean and sanitize frequently touched surfaces such as door handles, light switches, and countertops.
- Restock restroom and cleaning supplies as needed
- Clean windows, glass, and other surfaces as assigned.
- Maintain cleaning equipment and report any damaged or malfunctioning equipment.
- Follow established cleaning procedures and workplace safety guidelines.
- Report maintenance, safety, or sanitation concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
- Perform other general custodial duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Demonstrable working knowledge of janitorial work and such equipment as relates to indoor building care.
- Physical strength and stamina sufficient to perform maintenance, janitorial duties, and work extended hours if necessary.
- Working knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies used custodial services.
- Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment.
- Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule.
- Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality when working around confidential and/or sensitive information and materials.
- Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely.
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships.
- Physical strength and stamina sufficient to perform janitorial duties, and work extended and varied hours if necessary.
- Ability to satisfy a background security check.
- Possession of a valid South Dakota driver’s license
- Graduation from high school or GED
- One (1) year of janitorial experience or any such combination of education, experience, and training as may be acceptable to the hiring authority.
- Janitorial equipment to include auto scrubber, wet/dry vac, steam cleaners, carpet cleaners, washers, vacuum, mops, broom, and dusting equipment.
OR
Any equivalent combination of education and experience as is acceptable to the hiring authority.
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