Custodian - Police Department

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Posting Number
4103P


Position Title
Custodian - Police Department


Department
Police


Job Code
02001


FLSA Status
Non-Exempt


Union Code/Affiliation
Unrepresented


Division
SUPPORT SERVICES (Police)


Job Description Summary


The purpose of this job is to perform general cleaning, janitorial duties, and light maintenance of assigned property and buildings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities - The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description

• Ensures building and facilities, including common areas, are properly cleaned, maintained, and available for patron use.

• Monitors and maintains cleaning supply inventory and ensures cleaning equipment is in proper working condition.

• Removes trash and debris from interior and exterior of facility.

• Maintains lawns, sidewalks, and parking areas; shovels snow.

• Operates hand/power mowers and related equipment.

• Follows safety policies and guidelines.

• Provides effective customer service to patrons.

• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Job has no responsibility for the direction or supervision of others.

Human Collaboration and Job Impact - This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on organization, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction

• Work requires regular interaction involving exchange and receipt of information.

• Interactions have limited impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations.

Fiscal Responsibility

• Position has no fiscal responsibility.

Education and Experience - An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• No experience required

Licenses or Certifications

• Valid driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position

Knowledge of:

• Custodial equipment operation and maintenance, cleaning methods, and supplies.

• Department inventory, policies, and procedures.

• Safety standards and protocol.

Skill in:

• Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience

• Reading, understanding, and following directions

• Maintaining basic records

Ability to:

• Provide high levels of effective customer service and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.

• Multitask and prioritize work.

• Work independently.

• Operate cleaning equipment.

• Focus on tasks.

• Successfully complete a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) background check.

Work Environment - Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job

Work Environment:

• Office or similar indoor environment - Frequently or Often
• Outdoor environment - Sometimes
• Vehicle - Sometimes
• Warehouse environment - Sometimes
• Shop environment - Sometimes

Exposures:

• Individuals who are hostile or irate - Sometimes
• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees) - Sometimes
• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees) - Sometimes
• Communicable diseases - Sometimes
• Moving mechanical parts - Sometimes
• Fumes or airborne particles - Frequently or Often
• Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances - Frequently or Often
• Loud noises (85+ decibels) - Sometimes

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• This position involves occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards and outside work.

• Incumbents may be required to exert up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

• Incumbents required to grasp, push, stand, walk, reach with hands/arms, feel attributes of objects, drive, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb/balance, operate mechanical equipment, and move up and down from/to sitting position on the floor.

Hours/Days


Monday through Friday, 5:00am-1:00pm.

Starting Salary
$15.53-$16.89 an hour


Pay Grade
101


Number of Positions Available
2


Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled
Yes


Special Instructions to Applicants


This position is within the Support Services Bureau of the Columbia Police Department.

Applicant must be able to pass an extensive law enforcement background check.

This position is open until filled with a preferred application deadline of June 5, 2026.

Notice to Applicants


Individuals needing accommodation to apply may call 573.874.CITY (2489)

TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)

THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALE

THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING

The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program