Custodian Job at Yankton County Sheriff in Yankton

Position Title: Custodian – County Facilities

Department: Buildings and Grounds

Reports To: Buildings & Grounds Supervisor and Yankton County Commissioners

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Grade: 3 to 14 (per matrix)

Probationary Period: 180 Days

Employment Type: Full-Time (40 hours/week)

Schedule: Evening/Night Shifts (Choose from multiple 8-hour shifts between 4:00 PM and 8:00 AM)

Starting Pay: $18.80/hour DOE

Location: Yankton County, South Dakota

Position Summary

Maintain cleanliness, safety, and general upkeep of Yankton County facilities and grounds, including the Government Center, EMS Facility, Safety Center, and other locations as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Custodial Duties

• Sweep, mop, and vacuum floors
• Empty trash and recycling bins
• Clean and sanitize restrooms
• Dust and wipe down surfaces, furniture, and fixtures
• Clean windows, doors, and glass partitions
• Refill restroom supplies (soap, paper towels, toilet paper)
• Perform deep cleaning tasks (e.g., carpet shampooing, floor waxing)
• Monitor and maintain custodial inventory
• Schedule and perform cleaning and maintenance independently

Seasonal & Special Tasks

• Assist with snow removal (shoveling, salting walkways)
• Perform yard work (raking, weeding, light landscaping)
• Support special cleaning projects and event prep/cleanup
• Travel between county buildings as needed

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervise own work

Oversee activities of outside contractors in coordination with supervisor

All work must be completed before 8:00 AM

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High school diploma or GED (preferred)
• Basic plumbing and electrical knowledge (preferred but not required)
• Ability to work independently and follow a cleaning schedule
• Must pass a background check
• Valid driver’s license (preferred)
• Must be able to work flexible hours as needed
• Must be able to work outside in various weather conditions

Physical Requirements

• Lift < 25 lbs — Occasionally (6–20%)
• Lift 25–50 lbs — Frequently (21–50%)
• Lift > 50 lbs — Regularly (51–80%)
• Bending, kneeling, crouching — Regularly
• Pushing/pulling — Regularly
• Reaching overhead — Regularly
• Stationary tasks — Regularly
• Mobility for off-site duties — Regularly
• Move about office to access files/machinery — Regularly

Why Join Us?

• Serve your community by maintaining safe and clean public spaces
• Stable, full-time employment with consistent hours
• Work independently in a quiet, low-traffic environment
• Opportunities for seasonal and project-based work