Custodian

As part of our total benefit package, Macomb County proudly offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, with no monthly premium to employees for single, two (2) person or family coverage. Health care, dental and vision benefits are effective the first day of employment.

To learn more about Macomb County benefits click here

CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Custodian

SALARY:

$34,155.52 - $44,177.31

DEPARTMENT:

Roads

Opening Date:

11/03/2026

Closing Date:

11/11/2026 12:00 a.m.

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary period

LOCATION: Clinton Township Facility

CURRENT HOURS AND STARTING TIME: Fulltime (40 hours per week) position. The starting time for this position is currently 7:00 a.m. Evening and weekend hours as needed.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under direction, performs custodial work within the Macomb County Department of Roads (MCDR’s) Clinton Township facility. This includes the Clinton Service Center, Mechanic Department, Purchasing Department, Sign Department, Signal Department, Maintenance Office and grounds. May also be required to perform similar duties at the MCDR Administration Building as necessary. Performs related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Dusts, sweeps, vacuums, mops, scrubs and waxes all floors.

Gathers and disposes of litter and trash in all areas of assigned facility.

Dusts, washes and cleans furniture.

Moves and sets up furniture.

Vacuums stairs, landings, hallways, offices and all other areas.

Seals, waxes and buffs floors periodically.

Strips old floor wax and refinishes according to assigned schedules and routines.

Vacuums and shampoos carpets.

Cleans and sanitizes restrooms.

Stocks restrooms with necessary paper products.

Cleans and maintains custodial closets and equipment.

Washes walls and windows.

Maintains inventory of cleaning supplies.

Requests cleaning supplies and equipment as needed.

Cleans and maintains ceilings, ceiling fixtures and air vents.

Notifies management concerning need for minor repairs.

Cleans snow and debris from sidewalk.

Spreads salt on public passageways.

Installation and maintenance of landscaping, including adding/refreshing mulch or rocks, cutting grass, clearing weeds and brush, planting/trimming trees, shrubs and floral displays according to accepted horticultural practices.

Paints walls and/or ceilings as needed.
 

Acts as backup to clean and service unassigned buildings as needed.

Operates survey equipment to show physical features of terrain and various topographical features.

Verifies proper signing, barricading and safety practices are followed by contractors.

Ensures that area of work is properly restored when construction is finished.

May be required to perform duties in areas other than those regularly assigned.

Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Education and Experience:

• Possession of a high school diploma or a certificate of successful completion of the General Educational Development Test (GED)
• Previous custodial and/or housekeeping experience

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and an operable insured automobile for authorized travel

Preferred Licenses or Certifications:

• Possess and maintain a valid Michigan Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES:

Knowledge of:

• Common house-cleaning devices, related supplies and equipment

Skill in:

• Maintenance and operation of cleaning equipment such as brooms, mops, mop pails, wringers, carpet cleaners, power floor scrubbers, floor polishers, vacuum cleaners, power washers, snow shovels, snow blowers, and tractors
• Managing time appropriately
  

Ability to:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, Administrators, Department Heads, staff, union officials and the public
• Work in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign
• Effectively speak, write and understand the English language
• Effectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferred
• Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions
• Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
• Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
• Work independently
• Conduct oneself with tact and courtesy

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:

The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

N/S=Never/Seldom   O=Occasionally   F/C= Frequently/Continuously

Work Environment

Office or similar indoor environment: F/C

Outdoor environment: F/C

Street environment (near moving traffic): O

Construction site: O

Confined space: O

Exposures

Individuals who are hostile or irate: N/S

Individuals with known violent backgrounds: N/S

Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): O

Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): O

Communicable diseases: N/S

Moving mechanical parts: O

Fumes or airborne particles: O

Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: F/C

Loud noises (85+ decibels): O

Blood Borne Pathogens: N/S

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

N/S=Never/Seldom   O=Occasionally   F/C= Frequently/Continuously

Demand:

Balancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground: O

Bending (forward or backward bending at the waist): F/C

Climbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms: F/C

Crawling (moving about on hands and knees). Inspecting in confined spaces: F/C

Digging:  N/S

Driving on sealed and unsealed roads: O

Grasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands: F/C

Kneeling to work at low levels: F/C

Manual Dexterity (fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing): F/C

Lift/Carry/Move objects from one level/position to another up to 24 pounds: F/C

Up to 50 pounds: O

Push/Pull objects away from or towards the body: O

Reaching overhead (arms raised above the shoulder) or forward reaching (arms extended): O

Sitting in a seated position during the task performance: O

Standing in an upright position without movement: F/C

Walking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: F/C

Running considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: F/C

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND DISCLAIMERS:

Complies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State’s Emergency Management Act and the County’s Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes.

 

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

 

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.  Please tell us if you require accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job.  Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment amongst other possible accommodations. 

The Road Technicians Association bargaining unit represents this position. Therefore, there may be contract language which could require consideration in the selection process.