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Custodian I - Douglas County Correctional Facility

Douglas County, KS Government
Lawrence, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/4/2027

Douglas County is accepting applications for a full-time Custodian I within the Building & Grounds Maintenance Department. The primary responsibility for this position is general cleaning and sanitizing procedures in the Douglas County Correctional Facility. This includes, but is not limited to, general/basic surface cleaning and sanitizing procedures, building trash collection and removal, maintaining clean floors, and monitoring cleaning and related supplies.

The preferred applicant will be reliable, flexible, and possess the ability to work independently. Knowledge and experience of general custodial work and cleaning is required. This position must also possess the skills to occasionally work with members of the public in a professional manner and have a strong eye for detail. Passing an extensive background check and possessing a valid driver's license is required.

To apply, visit dgcoks.gov/jobs. Application review will begin immediately, and the position will remain posted until Friday, October 9 at 5:00pm.

The minimum starting salary for this position is $20.86/hr and includes access to excellent benefits:

Insurance & Voluntary Benefits
- Health insurance (PPO and HRA options) with coverage beginning the first day of the month following the start date and various family/dependent coverage levels available
- Dental, vision, life, prescription, critical illness, pet, and many other voluntary insurance options
- Optional flex spending account, identity protection, legal assistance, and more
- Discounted gym memberships and an incentivized employee wellness program

Paid Time Off
- Accrual of 14 paid vacation and 15 paid sick days each calendar year (accrual begins immediately)
- Availability of 1 paid personal day and 10 paid holidays each calendar year
- Increases in vacation leave accrual over time

Retirement
- Automatic enrollment in KPERS (Kansas Public Employees Retirement Systems)
- Optional 457 deferred compensation plans available

Qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, or any other factor prohibited by law.

Pay: From $20.86 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid training
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance
  • Wellness program

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21

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