SENIOR CUSTODIAN

Linn County is committed to creating a Customer-Centered 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) 
• Access to medical, dental, vision, short & long term disability, and supplemental life insurance 
• Iowa Public Employee's Retirement Pension Plan (IPERS) 
• Wellness program offering credit on insurance premiums to eligible employees 
• Free on-site fitness centers  
• 12 paid holidays per year 
• Training & professional development opportunities
  
  

Hourly Wage: $21.22

About the Role: 
The Senior Custodian maintains the cleanliness, safety, and functionality of County buildings while overseeing assigned custodial personnel to ensure completion of daily tasks.

• Oversees the work of custodial staff during assigned shifts; provides direction, training, and task inspection.
• Cleans and sanitizes restrooms, floors, carpets, windows, furniture, and surfaces according to established procedures.
• Empties trash and recycling receptacles and replenishes paper and soap supplies as needed.
• Maintains and operates custodial equipment including vacuums, buffers, and floor scrubbers; performs basic maintenance and reports malfunctions.
• Maintains custodial supply inventory; alerts supervisors when additional materials or equipment are required.
• Prepares rooms for meetings, events, or internal functions including setup and teardown of tables, chairs, and equipment.
• Moves desks, file cabinets, storage cabinets, modular furniture, and office equipment.
• Maintains building entrances, sidewalks, and adjacent outdoor areas by performing snow and ice removal, sweeping, and light groundskeeping, including mowing grass and trimming hedges.
• Opens and secures building entrances; ensures safe access and monitors for potential safety hazards.
• Raises and lowers flags. 
• Responds to building service requests and collaborates with other facilities staff or supervisors to resolve cleaning or maintenance concerns.
• Serves as shift lead in absence of a custodial supervisor and performs other related duties as assigned.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned, including duties of custodian.
• 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.

• No formal education required. 
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in the custodial field required.

Monday - Friday
2:30 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Read the full job description here: Senior Custodian Job Description