Building Custodian III

Salary: $20.49 Hourly
Location : Sheriff Department 701 Ball Avenue NE Grand Rapids
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: View phone number on click.appcast.io REF
Department: Sheriff
Opening Date: 06/12/2026
Closing Date: 6/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


Job Responsibilities
*This position is referral bonus eligible.

The Office of the Sheriff and the Kent County Correctional Facility are seeking a professional Building Custodian III to join their Facilities Management Team. The successful candidate will help clean and maintain areas of the campus both inside and outside. Inside duties will include cleaning fixtures and furnishings, as well as stripping and sealing floors. Duties outside include maintaining grounds, walkways, and parking lots. Additional duties involve working with chemicals and biohazard cleanup.

What makes this job great?

• Uniforms are provided
• Friendly coworkers
• Unique working environment
• Great benefits including paid vacation and holiday pay
• Future retirement income based on a defined benefit pension plan
• Pay increase upon successful completion of a 6-month probation period
• And so much more!

Selected candidate(s) are subject to detailed personal, work and criminal background investigation and drug screen. The successful candidate must be of sound character and demonstrate a responsible work history.

*Must be willing to work any shift, weekends and holidays*
Minimum Qualifications


High school graduate or equivalent combined with a minimum of two years' experience in general maintenance, housekeeping or janitorial work and/or grounds maintenance required.

Must have a good working knowledge of cleaning methods. Must have the ability to work independently, and to provide work instructions and demonstrate proper cleaning methods to less experienced workers.

An individual who possesses some experience as a lead worker is desired.

Additional Information

*Notices will come via email so please be sure to monitor the email address indicated on your application*

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Are you willing to work any shift, weekends and holidays?

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