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Job Description
CUSTODIAN JOB DESCRIPTION
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Job Title: Custodian
Dept./Division: Facilities Job Class Code: 1587
Pay Grade: 111 PCN: 1587002
FLSA: Non-Exempt Effective Date: October 2007
Representation Status: Teamsters Combined Revision Date: September 2025
Reports To: Lead Custodian
NATURE OF WORK
Under close supervision, performs a variety of custodial duties on behalf of the Lewis County Facilities Maintenance Department. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duties are the fundamental, crucial job duties performed by this position. This is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that may be assigned. Incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned and appropriate for the position.
• Cleans and services assigned County buildings, facilities, and/or office areas.
• Dusts and polishes furniture, fixtures, and woodwork.
• Cleans windows, blinds, window sills, mirrors, and walls.
• Sweeps, mops, vacuums, cleans, waxes, and buffs floors.
• Vacuums and/or shampoos carpets and rugs; cleans stairways.
• Cleans and maintains restroom facilities; sanitizes toilets, sinks, and fixtures, unclogs drains and toilets.
• Monitors and restocks restroom supplies.
• Empties interior and exterior wastebaskets and recycling bins.
• Cleans up various types of spills.
• Moves office furniture and equipment; performs room set up.
• Changes light bulbs and lighting tubes; removes cobwebs from lights and ceilings.
• Cleans and maintains parking lot areas; sweeps sidewalks and entry ways.
• Performs minor maintenance on cleaning equipment; changes vacuum cleaner bags and belts.
• Secures facility windows and doors at the end of assigned shift.
• Responds to emergencies during and after business hours including Blood Borne Pathogen (BBP) cleanups.
• Supervises inmate labor in the performance of custodial duties.
Job Title: Custodian Job Class Code: 1587
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WORKING ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work is performed in and around County facilities and involves exposure to dust, dirt, hazardous
materials, blood borne pathogens, and cleaning chemicals; subject to standing, walking, bending,
reaching, kneeling, crouching, performing manual labor, operating equipment, and lifting of objects up
to 25 pounds.
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED: Education, experience, certifications, etc.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent; AND one (1) year janitorial experience preferred.
• A valid Driver's License is required. • Must be able to obtain a security clearance to work in secured areas.
COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Behaviors): Knowledge of: • Janitorial principles and practices. • Regulations and standards governing janitorial activities. • Occupational hazards and safety practices applicable to custodial work. • Janitorial equipment and supplies.
Skills in:
• Performing a variety of janitorial tasks.
• Assisting in maintaining the County's facilities in a clean and sanitary manner.
• Safely handling cleaning chemicals and operating janitorial equipment.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other staff and County personnel.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to:
• Learn and follow County policies and procedures.
Behaviors: • Regular, reliable attendance.
Job Title: Custodian Job Class Code: 1587
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As the incumbent in this position, I have received a copy of this position description.
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Additional Information
Core benefits include:- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life insurance
- AD&D
- Retirement
- Long-term disability
- EAP Program
For additional benefit and compensation information, please see attached documents.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Lewis County, WA
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