Custodian - Facilities

Come work at a place where we strive to promote and create a safe community. We take pride in living and working in Central Texas and are looking for exceptional talent to join our team. Job Description: The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary. Cleans the interior of County buildings which includes vacuuming floors, cleaning bathrooms, emptying trashcans, cleaning office and conference rooms, mopping floors, washing windows, cleaning jail cells and cleaning doors and walls. Utilizes various equipment and machinery such as buffer, vacuum cleaner and various cleaning supplies and chemicals. Performs numerous tasks and duties to maintain the floors such as sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, vacuuming, cleaning carpets, buffing, waxing, etc. Empties garbage and trash containers on a regular basis; keeps containers clean and sanitary. Maintains the cleanliness of walls, windows, and furniture as needed by washing, dusting, waxing, or buffing. Maintains the restrooms in a clean and sanitary manner in order to promote hygiene; replaces soap, toilet tissue, paper towels, etc. as necessary. Communicates verbal and written information with immediate supervisor and the public in order to provide assistance, receiving instructions, exchange information, and complete daily job-related activities. Utilizes a variety of tools and equipment in the performance of job including brooms, mops, cleaners, buffers, keys, disinfectants, insecticides, vacuums, carpet cleaners, scrubbers, etc. Performs related work as required. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent with six (6) months of experience in custodial or maintenance duties or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Physical Demands: Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of mechanical or electronic office or shop machines or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy. Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment): None. Special Certifications and Licenses: Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history. Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language. Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Bell County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management. Additional Qualifications: Proposed Compensation: $16.88 - $18.26 Additional Recruiting Instruction: Bell County reserves the right to close or extend any job posting at any time, regardless of the posted closing date. Work Shift: Office Hours (United States of America) Bell County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy located at the Historic Courthouse, 3rd Floor, in downtown Belton. Mission Statement. The government of Bell County, Texas exists to promote and sustain a superior quality of life in Central Texas. In partnership with our communities and citizens, we pledge to deliver cost-effective services in a personal, responsive, and innovative manner . The Government of Bell County Values: Public Safety for all citizens Responsibility and accountability People as our most important resource Achievement of positive solutions to every problem Positive liaisons with local government organizations A county that is renowned for its beauty and cleanliness Taking pride and achieving the highest quality in all we do An open, accessible government, where citizen involvement is vital Fairness, integrity, and trust as essential qualities of ethical governance Encouragement of progressive thinking through employee involvement and teamwork Citizens as customers, deserving the highest quality of services delivered by a local government. Learn more about Bell County