What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building & Grounds Custodian position at Otsego County, MI?
Salary
$15.26 - $19.06 Hourly
Location
1100 Aero Drive Gaylord, MI
Job Type
Full Time Non Union-40
Job Number
00158
Department
Operational Maintenance
Opening Date
09/14/2026
Description
Under the supervision of the Building and Grounds Director, performs a variety of general custodial duties in the care and cleaning of County owned and operated buildings and facilities. To perform related work as required.
Examples of Duties
An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the duties, which the employee may be expected to perform. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
- Sweep, scrub, vacuum, dust, and mop all public areas of County owned and operated buildings.
- Clean and maintain bathrooms which includes replenishing supplies.
- Wash windows, walls, and mirrors as needed.
- Gather and dispose of trash, recycling, and other waste materials.
- Maintain cleaning supplies and equipment and ensure they are available and in good working condition.
- Performs other duties as directed.
Typical Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and minimum qualifications necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.
Requirements include the following:
- High school diploma or equivalent and one year of progressively more responsible experience in facilities cleaning.
- The county, at its discretion, may consider an alternative combination of formal education and work experience.
- Possession of a valid Michigan Vehicle Operator’s License.
- Working knowledge of the equipment, methods, procedures, and tasks involved in custodial work.
- Knowledge of the practices and safety issues involved in cleaning public facilities.
- Able to read and follow instructions.
- Basic written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgment, initiative and resourcefulness when dealing with other county employees, contractors to the county, representatives of other governmental units, professional contacts, elected officials, and the public.
- Skill in the use of office equipment and technology and the ability to learn new software programs applicable to the position.
- Must wear and maintain duty uniform
Supplemental Information
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, climb, use hands and fingers, talk, hear, and view and create written documents. The employee uses hand strength to grasp tools and may climb ladders or travel over uneven terrain. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, and operate motorized equipment and vehicles. The employee must lift or push/pull objects of up to 50 lbs. without assistance. Accommodation will be made, as needed, for employees required to lift or move objects that exceed this weight
Benefit Summary
Full-Time Non Union – 40 Hours
MERS (Municipal Employees’ Retirement System)
Defined Contribution Plan, Employee elects 3-10%, Otsego County matches up to 5%
Normal Retirement Age: 60
Vesting – 3-6 years graded vesting
Health Benefits
Employees will cost share 20% of medical and Rx premiums. All cost shares will be deducted by pre-tax payroll deduction. New employees will be eligible to enroll on the first day of employment.
Medical/RX Priority Health HMO
Priority Telemedicine 24/7 Access to physicians
Dental 100/75/50/50, $1,000 ortho max, $1000 annual max
Vision Insurance 12/12/12
Medical Opt-out Option
Eligible employees electing not to participate in the Employer’s group medical care coverage will receive an annual stipend of $2,000, to be paid quarterly. Non-participants will provide proof of coverage(s) from another source. Employees who elect to return to the Employer’s hospitalization medical insurance shall be added as soon as allowed by plan requirements. Employees that are covered under the Employer’s plan through a spouse that also works at the Employer are not eligible for the annual Medical Care Opt Out Stipend.
Post-Employment Healthcare
All full-time non-union new hires participate in the MERS Post Employment Healthcare Savings Program. Participants must contribute $40 per month into the plan and Otsego County will contribute $40 per month.
Life/ADD/Disability
Life Insurance $25,000
ADD $25,000
Short Term Disability up to 26 weeks of coverage 66 2/3% of pre-disability earnings
Max: $500 per week
Holidays
New Year’s Day Labor Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Veteran’s Day
President’s Day Thanksgiving Day
Good Friday Day after Thanksgiving Day
Memorial Day Christmas Eve Day
Independence Day Christmas Day
New Year’s Eve Day
1 Floating holiday: may be used anytime during the calendar year.
Voluntary Benefits
Additional voluntary benefits are available such as, medical flexible spending accounts and dependent care reimbursement accounts, additional life insurance, cancer and additional disability policies as well as 457 voluntary retirement programs.
Personal/Earned Sick Time
Every January, all regular full-time employees will be credited with personal/earned sick time leave hours. Employees that work 40 hours per week will be credited with 72 personal/earned sick time leave hours. There is no accumulation, carry over, or payout of personal/earned sick time leave hours.
Vacation Time
Each regular full-time and regular part-time employee shall earn, on a pro-rated basis, vacation time as follows:
From start date up to and including 5 years of service 10 days
From 6 years and up to and including 10 years of service 15 days
From 11 years of service and over 20 days
Vacation time will be credited to the employee’s bank on a bi-weekly basis. Employees can only have up to their base vacation plus five (5 days) in their vacation bank at any one time and they may not use more than what is currently in their vacation bank.
Wellness
Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to our on-site wellness room and access to our County membership at Powerhouse Gym.
EAP Program
We recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and that an investment in your well-being is a sound investment for everyone.
We understand that each of us will be faced with a personal problem in our lives. Such common difficulties may or may not impact our work lives, but will certainly affect the satisfaction in our lives. Most personal concerns can be resolved, or their effects minimized, through appropriate assistance. A counselor helps people work through concerns much like a coach helps an athlete improve through supportive, objective feedback and suggestions.
The Life Advisor Employee Assistance Program is a completely confidential, short-term counseling service, utilizing a practical approach toward problem resolution. Sometimes we are so close to a problem that it becomes hard to look at it, and therefore, we may have a difficult time identifying the solutions. Professional assistance can make the difference between a problem repeating itself, and resolving it for good the first time it occurs.
Full-Time Non Union – 40 Hours
MERS (Municipal Employees’ Retirement System)
Defined Contribution Plan, Employee elects 3-10%, Otsego County matches up to 5%
Normal Retirement Age: 60
Vesting – 3-6 years graded vesting
Health Benefits
Employees will cost share 20% of medical and Rx premiums. All cost shares will be deducted by pre-tax payroll deduction. New employees will be eligible to enroll on the first day of employment.
Medical/RX Priority Health HMO
Priority Telemedicine 24/7 Access to physicians
Dental 100/75/50/50, $1,000 ortho max, $1000 annual max
Vision Insurance 12/12/12
Medical Opt-out Option
Eligible employees electing not to participate in the Employer’s group medical care coverage will receive an annual stipend of $2,000, to be paid quarterly. Non-participants will provide proof of coverage(s) from another source. Employees who elect to return to the Employer’s hospitalization medical insurance shall be added as soon as allowed by plan requirements. Employees that are covered under the Employer’s plan through a spouse that also works at the Employer are not eligible for the annual Medical Care Opt Out Stipend.
Post-Employment Healthcare
All full-time non-union new hires participate in the MERS Post Employment Healthcare Savings Program. Participants must contribute $40 per month into the plan and Otsego County will contribute $40 per month.
Life/ADD/Disability
Life Insurance $25,000
ADD $25,000
Short Term Disability up to 26 weeks of coverage 66 2/3% of pre-disability earnings
Max: $500 per week
Holidays
New Year’s Day Labor Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Veteran’s Day
President’s Day Thanksgiving Day
Good Friday Day after Thanksgiving Day
Memorial Day Christmas Eve Day
Independence Day Christmas Day
New Year’s Eve Day
1 Floating holiday: may be used anytime during the calendar year.
Voluntary Benefits
Additional voluntary benefits are available such as, medical flexible spending accounts and dependent care reimbursement accounts, additional life insurance, cancer and additional disability policies as well as 457 voluntary retirement programs.
Personal/Earned Sick Time
Every January, all regular full-time employees will be credited with personal/earned sick time leave hours. Employees that work 40 hours per week will be credited with 72 personal/earned sick time leave hours. There is no accumulation, carry over, or payout of personal/earned sick time leave hours.
Vacation Time
Each regular full-time and regular part-time employee shall earn, on a pro-rated basis, vacation time as follows:
From start date up to and including 5 years of service 10 days
From 6 years and up to and including 10 years of service 15 days
From 11 years of service and over 20 days
Vacation time will be credited to the employee’s bank on a bi-weekly basis. Employees can only have up to their base vacation plus five (5 days) in their vacation bank at any one time and they may not use more than what is currently in their vacation bank.
Wellness
Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to our on-site wellness room and access to our County membership at Powerhouse Gym.
EAP Program
We recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and that an investment in your well-being is a sound investment for everyone.
We understand that each of us will be faced with a personal problem in our lives. Such common difficulties may or may not impact our work lives, but will certainly affect the satisfaction in our lives. Most personal concerns can be resolved, or their effects minimized, through appropriate assistance. A counselor helps people work through concerns much like a coach helps an athlete improve through supportive, objective feedback and suggestions.
The Life Advisor Employee Assistance Program is a completely confidential, short-term counseling service, utilizing a practical approach toward problem resolution. Sometimes we are so close to a problem that it becomes hard to look at it, and therefore, we may have a difficult time identifying the solutions. Professional assistance can make the difference between a problem repeating itself, and resolving it for good the first time it occurs.
- This is intended as an easy-to-read summary only. It is not a contract.
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