What are the responsibilities and job description for the SENIOR CUSTODIAN position at Linn County?
Linn County is committed to creating a Customer-Centered Culture placing our internal & external customers at the center of everything we do! Why do we do this? We get that question a lot. The answer is simple: We want our customers to have a positive experience. Our co-workers are customers too. Exceptional internal customer satisfaction leads to exceptional customer satisfaction for the public!
Why work at Linn County?
- Competitive wages with annual pay increases & annual cost of living increase (depending on budget)
- Access to medical, dental, vision, short & long term disability, and supplemental life insurance
- Iowa Public Employee's Retirement Pension Plan (IPERS)
- Wellness program offering credit on insurance premiums to eligible employees
- Free on-site fitness centers
- 12 paid holidays per year
- Training & professional development opportunities
About the Role:
The Senior Custodian maintains the cleanliness, safety, and functionality of County buildings while overseeing assigned custodial personnel to ensure completion of daily tasks.
- Oversees the work of custodial staff during assigned shifts; provides direction, training, and task inspection.
- Cleans and sanitizes restrooms, floors, carpets, windows, furniture, and surfaces according to established procedures.
- Empties trash and recycling receptacles and replenishes paper and soap supplies as needed.
- Maintains and operates custodial equipment including vacuums, buffers, and floor scrubbers; performs basic maintenance and reports malfunctions.
- Maintains custodial supply inventory; alerts supervisors when additional materials or equipment are required.
- Prepares rooms for meetings, events, or internal functions including setup and teardown of tables, chairs, and equipment.
- Moves desks, file cabinets, storage cabinets, modular furniture, and office equipment.
- Maintains building entrances, sidewalks, and adjacent outdoor areas by performing snow and ice removal, sweeping, and light groundskeeping, including mowing grass and trimming hedges.
- Opens and secures building entrances; ensures safe access and monitors for potential safety hazards.
- Raises and lowers flags.
- Responds to building service requests and collaborates with other facilities staff or supervisors to resolve cleaning or maintenance concerns.
- Serves as shift lead in absence of a custodial supervisor and performs other related duties as assigned.
- Performs all other related duties as assigned, including duties of custodian.
- Knows the products they personally produce and the customers of each product. Listens to the “Voice of the Customer” and closes gaps between customer expectations and experience whenever possible.
- No formal education required.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in the custodial field required.
2:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Read the full job description here: Senior Custodian Job Description