Custodian

Frederick County Government • Parks & Recreation Division - Frederick, MD

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Custodial Services under the Department of Facility Services within the Frederick County Division of Parks & Recreation is committed to providing the highest level of facility management in an effort to maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary environment for all stakeholders who live, work, and conduct business in our Frederick County Government Facilities (Park and NON-Park Sites). Our In-House Custodial staff are required to go through extensive personal background check in order to be approved to work in our high-security facilities. This position is responsible in accordance with establish protocol for routine cleaning duties in Frederick County parks and facilities as assigned. While performing this work, the Custodian must take all appropriate precautionary measures to ensure the environmental and sanitation safety of employees and visitors in the assigned buildings. Applicants must be able to work and make decision independently. Supervision is received from the Lead Custodian, Custodial Services Supervisor, and/or the Facility Services Manager.

Requirements

• High school graduation or the equivalent
• Possession of valid driver's license
• Knowledge of cleaning equipment
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals
• Knowledge of County facilities
• Knowledge of recyclable materials
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Ability to perform high touch cleaning
• Ability to select and use proper PPE
• Ability to organize stock
• Ability to work on a team
• Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges

Nice To Haves

• Previous custodial/janitorial work experience

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, scrub, strip, and polish hard-surface floors to maintain safe and sanitary conditions
• Perform advanced floor care including autoscrubbing, carpet extraction, burnishing, and refinishing to maintain flooring appearance and safety
• Clean, maintain, and deep clean carpeted areas using appropriate equipment and restoration methods
• Perform upholstery cleaning to maintain the condition and appearance of furniture and seating surfaces
• Wash walls, windows, stairways, woodwork, counters, tables, and other interior surfaces in offices and common areas
• Perform high-level cleaning including high window cleaning, exterior window cleaning, and high dusting of vents and lighting
• Dust and polish furniture, fixtures, and equipment to maintain cleanliness and appearance
• Clean, sanitize, and deodorize restrooms and restock restroom supplies to ensure adequate inventory
• Unclog toilets and sinks and maintain floor drains to support restroom functionality and sanitation
• Remove interior and exterior trash, sanitize receptacles, and sort and transport recyclables to designated collection areas
• Clean exterior areas including outdoor walks, porches, and flower beds to maintain safe and orderly grounds
• Move and arrange furniture and equipment to support cleaning activities and facility needs
• Clean hallways, lunchrooms, and other shared spaces to maintain orderly and sanitary environments
• Organize custodial supplies and maintain inventory to ensure availability of required materials
• Clean and stock custodial vehicles to support daily operations and equipment readiness
• Perform laundry services including sorting, washing, drying, folding, and storing cleaning materials and supplies
• Report damage, maintenance needs, and potential hazards to supervisory staff for follow-up action
• Observe and report potential maintenance and security issues to support facility safety and operations
• Perform custodial duties outside assigned buildings as needed to support operational coverage
• Close and secure doors, turn off lights, and follow energy conservation practices during and after shifts
• Secure buildings by locking doors and setting security alarms after completing cleaning activities
• Attend required meetings, trainings, and certifications to maintain knowledge of custodial procedures and safety practices
• Assist leads and assistant leads with training new custodial staff to support consistent cleaning practices
• Perform other related duties as required

Benefits

• 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
• 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options
• Generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan)
• Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
• Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care
• 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Vesting after 5 years of service
• Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Legal Resources
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED