Custodial Worker

Salary : $42,224.00 - $46,612.80 Annually
Location : 100 Northside Square, Huntsville, AL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-00079
Department: Maintenance
Opening Date: 04/15/2026
Hiring Manager: Derrick Hale / Brian Alvey
Hiring Manager Contact Information: View email address on click.appcast.io


Position Overview
This position involves manual work in the custodial care and upkeep of County buildings and premises. The employee performs cleaning and minor maintenance tasks, ensuring proper methods, materials, and equipment are used to maintain cleanliness and safety. Work is performed under close supervision following an established routine.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
(All duties listed may not be included in any one position nor does the list include all tasks found in a position of this class.)

• Scrubs, mops, waxes, and polishes floors.
• Dusts and polishes furniture.
• Washes windows, woodwork, and fixtures.
• Cleans and maintain facility restrooms.
• Vacuums carpeted areas.
• Perform other related cleaning tasks as assigned.
• Moves office furniture and equipment.
• Replaces burned out light bulbs, replenishes restroom supplies, and assists in making simple repairs to buildings and equipment as required.
• Sweeps and cleans walkways, mows lawns, rakes leaves, and generally assists in keeping outside premises in an orderly condition.

Education and Experience
Education and Experience

• Any combination of training and experience equivalent to completion of any level of primary or secondary education that did not result in the awarding of a high school diploma or an equivalency diploma.

Knowledge, Skill, and Ability

• Some knowledge of materials, methods and equipment used in janitorial work.
• Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions.

Other Requirements
Physical Requirements

• Physical strength and ability to push, pull, and lift various pieces of equipment and furniture up to a weight of 75 pounds.
• Perform a variety of routine manual tasks in the care, cleaning and limited maintenance of buildings and equipment.
• Ability to work outside in various weather conditions.

Certifications or Licenses Required

• Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable under Madison County's risk management policy if the position involves driving. (Not all Custodial positions require driving duties.)

To be considered for this position, all applicants must complete the employment application in full.
Madison County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Madison County is a drug-free workplace and conducts drug and alcohol testing.
A comprehensive set of benefits is offered for all full-time employees. No benefits are offered to part-time or seasonal employees. Please consult with the Human Resources Department for a full list of benefits.

Madison County periodically reviews and when fiscally able, adjusts salary rates and our benefits package to remain competitive in our area.
Benefits Summary

Healthcare Insurance : Blue Cross of Alabama is administered through the Local Government Health Insurance Plan (LGHIP).


Coverage Type Employee's Premium
Single Coverage Bi-weekly Premium $ 61.00
Family Coverage Bi-weekly Premium $ 150.00

Dental Coverage : Dental coverage is included with LGHIP through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. LGHIP manages dental costs and provides enhanced dental benefits using negotiated discounts with in-network dentists. To locate in-network dentists go to Assuming the services are covered you will normally only be responsible for out of pocket.


Life Insurance: Madison County provides $25,000 in life, $25,000 in accidental death and dismemberment and $25,000 line of duty insurance to eligible employees in certified positions.

Employee Retirement Plans : Employees are required to participate in the Employees Retirement System, which is a Defined Benefit Plan administered through the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA). Participants contribute 5% to 8.5% of their earnings depending on their hire date and classification. Sworn Certified Personnel have an accelerated contribution schedule

*Employer contribution percentage is set by the Retirement Systems of Alabama and changes annually.


Employee Clinic: Madison County employees and dependents over age 12 may use the Employee Health Clinic for the low co-pay of $15.00 per visit. To be eligible to use the clinic, the employee and dependent must be enrolled in Madison County's health insurance plan as their primary coverage.


Voluntary Plans are also available :

• Additional life Insurance for employee and dependents
• Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and childcare)
• Vision Insurance

Holidays, Annual Leave and Sick Leave:
*Minimum of 10 holidays per calendar year
*Accrue 8 hours of annual leave and 8 hours of sick leave per month