Deputy - Sheriff's Office

Job Description:

Deputy - Sheriff's Office

Description

CUSTODIAN JOB DESCRIPTION

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Job Title: Custodian

Dept./Division: Facilities Job Class Code: 1587

Pay Grade: 111 PCN: 1587002

FLSA: Non-Exempt Effective Date: October 2007

Representation Status: Teamsters Combined Revision Date: September 2025

Reports To: Lead Custodian

NATURE OF WORK

Under close supervision, performs a variety of custodial duties on behalf of the Lewis County Facilities Maintenance Department. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duties are the fundamental, crucial job duties performed by this position. This is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that may be assigned. Incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned and appropriate for the position.

• Cleans and services assigned County buildings, facilities, and/or office areas.

• Dusts and polishes furniture, fixtures, and woodwork.

• Cleans windows, blinds, window sills, mirrors, and walls.

• Sweeps, mops, vacuums, cleans, waxes, and buffs floors.

• Vacuums and/or shampoos carpets and rugs; cleans stairways.

• Cleans and maintains restroom facilities; sanitizes toilets, sinks, and fixtures, unclogs drains and toilets.

• Monitors and restocks restroom supplies.

• Empties interior and exterior wastebaskets and recycling bins.

• Cleans up various types of spills.

• Moves office furniture and equipment; performs room set up.

• Changes light bulbs and lighting tubes; removes cobwebs from lights and ceilings.

• Cleans and maintains parking lot areas; sweeps sidewalks and entry ways.

• Performs minor maintenance on cleaning equipment; changes vacuum cleaner bags and belts.

• Secures facility windows and doors at the end of assigned shift.

• Responds to emergencies during and after business hours including Blood Borne Pathogen (BBP) cleanups.

• Supervises inmate labor in the performance of custodial duties.

Job Title: Custodian Job Class Code: 1587

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WORKING ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work is performed in and around County facilities and involves exposure to dust, dirt, hazardous

materials, blood borne pathogens, and cleaning chemicals; subject to standing, walking, bending,

reaching, kneeling, crouching, performing manual labor, operating equipment, and lifting of objects up

to 25 pounds.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED: Education, experience, certifications, etc.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent; AND one (1) year janitorial experience preferred.

• A valid Driver's License is required. • Must be able to obtain a security clearance to work in secured areas.

COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Behaviors): Knowledge of: • Janitorial principles and practices. • Regulations and standards governing janitorial activities. • Occupational hazards and safety practices applicable to custodial work. • Janitorial equipment and supplies.

Skills in:

• Performing a variety of janitorial tasks.

• Assisting in maintaining the County's facilities in a clean and sanitary manner.

• Safely handling cleaning chemicals and operating janitorial equipment.

• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other staff and County personnel.

• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

Ability to:

• Learn and follow County policies and procedures.

Behaviors: • Regular, reliable attendance.

Job Title: Custodian Job Class Code: 1587

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As the incumbent in this position, I have received a copy of this position description.

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Employee's Name

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Employee's Signature Date

Salary:

$6,365 - $8,095/mo.