Custodian III

Johnson County Kansas•Olathe, KS

9d•$21 - $28

About The Position

Johnson County Government’s Facilities Department is hiring a Custodian Technician III to coordinate custodial work and schedules, inspect assigned areas, train and mentor custodial staff, and provide supervisory coverage when the supervisor is absent. The role includes specialized floor and carpet cleaning, restroom sanitation, inventory control, recycling assistance, biohazard cleanup, and completion of related records. The position works Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. It is weather-essential, requires on-call or standby availability, and may involve overtime and emergency or after-hours work when facilities are closed, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

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 the applicable reference/background screening.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including 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 in environments involving extreme temperatures, fumes and/or chemicals, heights, and loud noises.
Availability for on-call or standby work and emergency or after-hours work, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
Wear a uniform and required personal protective equipment, such as goggles, rubber boots, and rubber gloves.

Nice To Haves

Previous leadership or supervisor experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate custodial work tasks and schedules.
Conduct random inspections of rooms, bathrooms, hallways, offices, and other assigned areas.
Train, coach, and teach staff proper and efficient cleaning methods; provide custodial staff with mentoring and guidance.
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.
Perform specialized floor cleaning, including stripping, waxing, and buffing.
Use, maintain, and properly store floor-maintenance equipment.
Shampoo, clean, and dry carpets; 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; restock inventory.
Assist with 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.
Assist other departments or agencies during declared emergencies when called upon.