The Lewis County Facilities Department is looking to fill two (2) vacancies for the Custodian position. This is a Teamster’s represented regular full-time position. Preference will be given to any qualified current Teamsters Combined Represented Employee.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST GO TO THE LEWIS COUNTY WEBSITE AT https://jobs.lewiscountywa.gov/ TO GET DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY. APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT FOLLOW DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS LISTED ON THE COUNTY WEBSITE POSTING WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.
Job Type: Regular Full-time, Non-Exempt
Salary Range: Grade 111: $3,347 - $4,505/mo. (DOQ)
The recruitment will remain open until filled with a first review date of October 13, 2025.
Position Summary
Under close supervision, performs a variety of custodial duties on behalf of the Lewis County Facilities Maintenance Department. The scheduled shift for this position will be 4:30pm through 1:00am. Position hours will change during Fair preparation and operation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Cleans and services assigned County buildings, facilities, and/or office areas.
- Dusts and polishes furniture, fixtures, and woodwork.
- Cleans windows, blinds, windowsills, 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.
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.
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.