Job Description

Posting number: 2026-00109

Department: FACILITIES

Job classification: SENIOR CUSTODIAN

Posting type: Open

Categories: Custodial, Building & Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance

Summary

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.

Examples of duties

• 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.

Qualifications

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

Supplemental information

Monday - Friday

2:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

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