On-Call Custodian

Salary: See Position Description
Location : 1730 Continental Pl, Mount Vernon, WA
Job Type: On-Call/Part-time
Job Number: 1332-0626
Department: Facilities Management Department
Division: On-Call
Opening Date: 06/11/2026
Closing Date: 7/16/2026 5:00 PM Pacific


Summary


Assists in the performance of regular custodial work and cleaning for County facilities. Position is on-call for working hours of 4:00pm to 12:30am Monday through Friday.


Salary upon hire is $21.62/hr.
The On-Call Custodian is range 8, step 1 of the General (Non-Union) salary schedule.

Essential Functions

• Sweeps and mops floors. Vacuums, strip waxes and buffs floors. Cleans upholstery. Operates power cleaning equipment, mechanical cleaners and polishers, wet and dry shop vacuum. Mixes cleaning agents.
• Empties and cleans waste receptacles.
• Dusts, waxes, washes and polishes furniture, counters, woodwork, and metal work.
• Cleans and washes windows, walls, windowsills and screens, both inside and outside.
• Cleans rest rooms, washes floors & walls, cleans and sanitizes fixtures, and replenishes supplies.

Supervisory:

None.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

Performs other duties, such as setting up tables for special functions.

May be tasked with performing related duties. Related duties as required are duties that may not be specifically listed in the position description, but are within the general occupational series and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's classification of work.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical path to obtaining the required qualifications would be:

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Up to 6 months experience preferred.

Position will require background check through Skagit County Sheriff, Washington State Patrol, and FBI

Requires knowledge of:

• Standard cleaning methods and equipment.
• Safe working procedures and practices.
• Material Safety Data for all hazardous materials used.

Requires the ability to:

• Perform basic custodial tasks.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Work independently to perform routine and repetitive work assignments.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Operate personal vehicle.

Licenses and/or Certifications:

None

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Custodial work is performed indoors and outdoors as needed. Work involves prolonged physical activity, including walking, standing, bending, stretching, crawling, climbing, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Hazards:

Possible exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Supplemental Information
SELECTION PROCESS:
Following review of applications and resumes, the highest qualified applicants will be interviewed and may be tested. After a selection is made, all applicants not selected will be notified in writing. Skagit County reserves the right to use applications received for this posting to fill any other positions within this classification which may open within six months following the closing of this position.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Skagit County, as an equal employment opportunity employer,encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

It is the policy of Skagit County to follow all federal and state laws to ensure non-discrimination in its employment practices.

American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Notice: Individuals, who need an ADA accommodation to complete the application, test or interview process, please call: View phone number on click.appcast.io.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential functions of this position, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload. Changes to the position description may be made at the discretion of the employer.
This position does not include benefits.