CUSTODIAN (20 HOURS/WEEK) - Linn County, IA : Job Details

Salary : $1,536.00 Biweekly Location : Jean Oxley Public Service Center, IA Job Type: Part time Job Number: 2024-00510 Department: FACILITIES Division: FACILITIES - 0112A Opening Date: 11/08/2024 Closing Date: 11/18/2024 11:59 PM Central FLSA: Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit: MT DescriptionLinn County is committed to creating a Customer-Center Culture placing our internal & external customers at the center of everything we do! Why do we do this? We get that question a lot. The answer is simple: We want our customers to have a positive experience. Our co-workers are customers too. Exceptional internal customer satisfaction leads to exceptional customer satisfaction for the public! Why work at Linn County?

• Competitive wages with annual pay increases & annual cost of living increase (depending on budget)
• Iowa Public Employee's Retirement Pension Plan (IPERS)
• Free on-site fitness centers
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Access to medical, dental, vision, short & long term disability, and life insurance
• Wellness program offering credit on insurance premiums to eligible employees

Hourly Wage:New Hire: $18.27 • 90 days: $19.25 • 1 year: $20.18 • 2 years: $21.33 • 3 years: $22.50 *Shifts that begin at 12 p.m. or later receive $.25 shift differential About Custodian: Performs a variety of custodial duties to insure the cleanliness and sanitation of County buildings. Work is performed under limited supervision. Knows the County's Customer-Centered Culture principles, the County's Mission, Strategic Plan and Core Values and demonstrates a commitment to customer satisfaction for all customers on a regular basis. Essential Functions

• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, strips, and waxes floors.
• Cleans, sanitizes, and deodorizes restrooms and replenishes supplies.
• Empties waste cans and smoking receptacles.
• Takes collected waste to dumpster outside.
• Vacuums and shampoos carpets and upholstered chairs.
• Dusts and cleans offices.
• Washes windows, walls, and mirrors.
• Assists in moving office and building furniture and equipment.
• Prepares rooms for meetings.
• Removes leaves, ice and snow from sidewalks and salts walks.
• Polishes furniture.
• Raises and lowers flags.
• Cleans venetian blinds.
• Changes light bulbs.
• Mows grass, trims hedges and maintains grounds around County buildings.
• Opens and closes buildings.
• May assume duties of lead custodian during lead's absence.
• May order and purchase supplies.
• May deliver supplies to other buildings.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.
• Knows the products they personally produce and the customers of each product. Listens to the Voice of the Customer and closes gaps between customer expectations and experience whenever possible.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• No formal education or experience required.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment.
• Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend the English language.
• Ability to perform some manual labor.

Special Requirements: Valid State of Iowa Driver's License, personal transportation and current auto insurance required. Must pass a County physical examination, which includes a drug test after offer of employment. Regular work attendance required. Must remain awake and aware of surroundings at all times. Shift Monday - Friday 4:30 - 8:30 p.m. Linn County offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, life, long-term disability (LTD) insurance and wellness incentives. For a more detailed overview of our benefit package, click