Custodian – Casual/On-Call

Description

This position is anticipated to close on August 13, 2026, but applications will be accepted until position is filled and removed from the Delta County jobs website. 

This position is casual/on call, meaning there is no set schedule or guarantee of work. We are seeking candidates that are looking to casually fill in for custodian vacancies as needed. 

The custodian is responsible for performing janitorial duties, minor maintenance and scheduled cleaning projects in order to ensure that campus buildings and facilities are maintained in a healthy, safe, and sanitary manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform custodial and related duties for County Buildings as assigned by the supervisor.
• Perform basic repairs and assemblies.
• Perform “deep cleans” assigned by the supervisor.
• Coordinate with supervisor by telephone and/or in person to exchange information and receive special work instructions.
• Cooperate with supervisor, co-workers and building occupants in a professional and courteous manner.
• Interact with the public in a cooperative atmosphere showing respect and support.
• Secure offices and buildings as required.

GENERAL JOB DUTIES:

Offices/Courtrooms:

• Workspace/Desks (Only If Completely Cleared)
• Empty Trash Cans
• Wipe Door Handles & Door Surface
• Wipe Walls (when needed)
• Wipe Counters (only if cleared)
• Dust (dry or wet depending on need)
• Clean/Polish Furniture (wet or dry depending on need)
• Clean & Shine Glass Windows (If present)
• Vacuum All Carpet 
• * Spot Clean Carpet * (Only if Necessary)
• * Shampoo Carpets * (Only if Necessary, Deep Clean)

Bathrooms:

• Empty Trash Containers
• Wipe Entire Sink (top bottom and plumbing)
• Wipe Door Handles
• Wipe Soap Dispensers
• Wipe Handicap Rails
• Wipe Walls
• Scrub & Wipe Toilet(s) & Urinal(s)  
• (top, bottom, inside, outside, and Shine the Plumbing) 
• Wipe & Shine the Mirror(s)
• Sweep & Mop ALL Tile
• Re-Stock Paper Towels
• Restock Toilet Paper
• Restock Soap 
• Restock Seat Covers
• Empty Female Hygiene Containers

Hallways & General Areas:

• Wipe Walls
• Wipe or Vacuum Window Sills (At least once a week)
• Clean Windows (1 or 2 times per week depending on need)
• Wipe Baseboards (At least once a week depending on need)
• Sweep & Mop Tile Floors Daily
• Dust (wet or dry depending on need)
• Remove Cobwebs (Check Daily)
• Buff Tile Floors (1 or 2 times per week, depending on wear)
• Vacuum Carpet and or Rugs 
• Furniture (Dust or wipe down depending on type)

Perform other similar and related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Experience:

At least two (2) years of custodial experience.

Combination of education and experience could waive specific requirement.

Licenses/Certifications:

Current and valid Colorado Driver’s License

Core Competencies:

Core Competencies will include effective communication skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize, knowledge of standard cleaning procedures, chemicals, products and equipment, basic maintenance, ability to read and understand labels and instructions, Hazardous Materials Information System, ability to work under little supervision with professional and courteous communications.

GENERAL BENEFITS:

No benefits are offered for this position with the exception of those required by the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical Requirements: The Custodial position is a physically demanding position. The incumbent must spend the entire time at work standing, walking, lifting heavy objects, operating medium weight cleaning equipment such as floor buffers, sweeping and mopping floors, moving desks, and furniture. The incumbent is required to do a great deal of stretching and bending, often in awkward positions. Operating floor polishers and waxers are particularly hard on back muscles. This position primarily works evening hours with little supervision.

Walk, stand, sit, type, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or tools, reach with hands and arms, talk, listen, hear, read, see, lift

Lifting: 50 pound requirement

Exposure to Elements: Normal office environment; occasional severe weather (heat, cold, ice)

Hazards: Employee works with cleaning chemicals; may unknowingly come into contact with communicable diseases

Risk of Assault or Injury: High risk because position is very physical and active, employee will be required to monitor and follow safely protocol. Working with power equipment can create hazards and injury.

Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Employees may be required to perform additional duties of a similar and like skill set. Delta County reserves the right to revise the job description.