Custodian

Salary : $31,200.00 - $33,000.00 Annually
Location : Smith County Facility Services, 302 E Line St, Tyler, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00657
Department: Facility Services
Opening Date: 06/02/2026


Summary/Objective


The Custodian is responsible for cleaning the building interiors of Smith County to provide a safe, clean and sanitary environment for staff and the public.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Clean, dust, wipe furniture; sweep, mop or vacuum floors; empty/clean wastebaskets and trash containers; empty and clean cigarette receptacles.
• Uses and maintains auto scrubbers, extractors, high speed power washers, buffers, vacuums, brooms, mops and squeegees while cleaning and providing general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, furniture, etc.
• Cleans stairways and elevators using a variety of heavy equipment.
• Cleans upper walls using high-reach poles.
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms.
• Request supplies in a timely manner to maintain supply rooms and replace paper goods and other disposable supplies.
• Remove garbage from assigned areas and place it in a dumpster.

Other Duties:

• Assist with set-up and clean up for various events.
• Lock and unlock assigned buildings as needed.
• May be required to occasionally arm and dis-arm alarm systems.
• Attend safety meetings and other related meetings.
• Notify supervisor or management of occurring deficiencies or needs for repairs.
• Handle emergency cleaning and upkeep requests.
• Provides extra deep cleaning when requested by supervisor.
• Wash accessible interior/exterior windows and clean blinds.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Safely and properly, operate a buffer while stripping and waxing floors.
• Must be able to effectively use/wear required safety equipment such as eye protection, masks, respirators, gloves, etc.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Comply with detailed label precautions.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Respectful of personal property and working spaces.
• Ability to work cooperatively with co-workers and interact well with county employees and the public.
• Ability to properly use and maintain heavy cleaning equipment and appliances.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and supplies as well as safe use of chemicals.
• Contributes to creating a positive work environment.
• Maintain responsible and effectual performance and attendance.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
• Previous custodial experience is preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Must currently possess and maintain a valid Texas Driver License.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The Custodian must be able to climb stairs, push, pull, reach and lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Very good physical condition and strength are required.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk.
• Hand strength and dexterity are required to handle and feel objects, grasp tools, operate controls and climb ladders.
• Must be able to verbally communicate with others and hear to receive instructions.
• Have essential and metal capabilities in the following: Interpersonal skills, memory, attention to detail, follow directions, comprehension, calculating, reading, writing, speaking, evaluating, simple mathematics, organizing and innovation.
• Occasionally required to sit.
• Must be able to frequently squat, stoop or kneel.
• Ability to bend or twist at the neck.
• Ability to regularly clean up blood, saliva and other bodily fluids that are unpleasant to deal with.
• Must be able to perform work in dusty environments.
• Must be able to perform work while wearing a protective mask.

Travel

• The Custodian must be able to safely operate a pick-up truck or van.

HOLIDAYS
Smith County employees enjoy 12 holidays a year. These are:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• President's Day
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving
• Christmas
• Administrative Day (Employee's Choice)

Each year, Commissioner's Court sets the official holiday schedule.
VACATION LEAVE
1 day earned per month (12 days per year). After 5 years of service, 1 1/4 days earned per month (15 per year). After 10 years service, 1 1/2 days earned per month (18 per year).
SICK LEAVE
1 day given per month. Allowed to accrue maximum of 80 days.
SICK LEAVE POOL
Smith County has established a Sick Leave Pool on a voluntary, contributory basis.
MILITARY LEAVE
Granted up to 15 calendar days per year.
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE
Unpaid leave may be granted by Department Head for up to 60 days (over 60 days requires Commissioners Court approval) for purposes of:
(1) education that may contribute to the benefit of the County,
(2) public service assignment,
(3) attending to important personal business.
CITIZENSHIP LEAVE
Provides that employees receive normal pay during period called for jury duty which includes both the jury selection process and, if selected, the time the employee actually spends serving on the jury; serving as a subpoenaed witness; and for the purpose of voting.
FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE
Provides for up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to eligible employees for certain family and medical reasons during a 12-month period, and up to 26 weeks of unpaid leave in a single 12-month period to care for a covered service member with a serious injury or illness.
MEDICAL INSURANCE
Smith County offers a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan to its employees and employees' eligible dependents. The plan is administered by The Health Plan.
DRUG CARD COVERAGE
Employee prescription costs are $10 Copay for Generic, $30 Copay* for Formulary Brand, $45 Copay* for Non-Formulary Brand. Mail service is available for maintenance prescriptions. 90-day max supply retail or mail order.

*Mandatory Generic - if generic is available, you will pay the difference between the generic drug and the Brand, plus the Brand copay.
DENTAL INSURANCE
Preventative checkups and cleaning (2 per year) at no cost to employee. Dental work after a $50 deductible per year (maximum of $150 per family) has maximum benefit of $2,000 per year per covered person. Basic services are covered at 80%, major services at 80% and orthodontics (up to age 19) at 50% up to $1,500 lifetime benefit.
LIFE INSURANCE
Up to $10,000 paid for by County. Additional supplemental coverage available at employee's expense.
ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT INSURANCE
Furnished at no cost to employee. Pays 50% of life amount for loss of limb or eye; 100% for loss of 2 limbs or death due to an accident.
RETIREMENT
Employees are eligible to retire: after 20 years of service regardless of age, at age 60 with at least 8 years of service or when age plus service equals 75.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
A payroll deduction savings plan which allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary before Federal taxes - to invest in a tax-favored supplemental retirement program.

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