Custodian III

Johnson County Kansas•Olathe, KS

About The Position

Johnson County Government’s Facilities Department is hiring a Custodian Technician III to coordinate custodial tasks and schedules, inspect assigned areas, train and guide custodial staff, and perform specialized cleaning and custodial work. The position also supports key control, safety procedures in secured environments, inventory management, recycling, biohazard cleanup, and completion of required paperwork and equipment logs. The employee may serve as supervisor when the supervisor is absent. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The role is on call/stand-by and must respond to emergency and after-hours requests, including nights, weekends, and holidays when facilities are closed. Overtime is required as needed. The position is weather essential and requires a uniform and appropriate personal protective equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and two years of related experience; one additional year of related experience may substitute for education.
Pass a thorough criminal history screening and reference/background screening.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to meet physical demands that include excessive standing and/or walking (60%), lifting up to 50 pounds, and physical abilities involving mobility, agility, strength, dexterity, balance, coordination, and/or endurance.
Ability to work on call/stand-by and respond to emergency and after-hours requests, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to work overtime as needed.
Wear a required uniform and goggles, rubber boots, rubber gloves, and other required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Previous leadership or supervisor experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate work tasks and schedules.
Conduct random inspections of rooms, bathrooms, hallways, offices, and other assigned areas.
Train, coach, and teach proper and efficient cleaning methods.
Provide mentoring and guidance to custodial staff.
Follow key control procedures and assist with oversight.
Maintain and administer appropriate safety procedures in secured environments.
Serve as supervisor in the supervisor’s absence.
Strip, wax, and buff floors; use, maintain, and properly store floor maintenance equipment.
Shampoo, clean, and dry carpets and maintain entryway runners and mats.
Maintain inventory control, order products from the warehouse, and notify the supervisor when items need to be reordered.
Clean and sanitize toilets, urinals, sinks, hand dryers, and other surfaces, and restock inventory.
Assist in recycling efforts.
Complete biohazard cleanup using the specified disinfecting process.
Complete and submit paperwork, timesheets, and equipment logs.
Respond to emergency and after-hours work requests, including work when the facility is closed.