Custodian

Position Summary Under the general direction of the Fleet & Facilities Manager, the Custodian performs custodial, janitorial, sanitation, and general facility support services for Jefferson Transit Authority facilities, including administrative offices, employee workspaces, public areas, restrooms, kitchens, breakrooms, and other assigned locations. The Custodian plays an important role in ensuring Transit facilities remain clean, safe, sanitary, and welcoming for employees, customers, contractors, and visitors. The Custodian is responsible for maintaining a professional facility environment by performing routine and scheduled cleaning duties, responding to facility cleanliness needs, monitoring custodial supply inventories, identifying maintenance concerns, and supporting workplace safety standards. Work requires the ability to work independently with limited supervision while exercising sound judgment, attention to detail, and effective time management. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Facility Cleaning and Maintenance

• Clean and maintain offices, public areas, employee workspaces, meeting rooms, hallways, entrances, and common areas.
• Sweep, vacuum, mop, scrub, and maintain floors and floor surfaces.
• Dust and clean furniture, fixtures, ledges, windowsills, doors, handrails, and other surfaces.
• Remove trash and recycling and replace liners as needed.
• Respond to spills, accidents, and other cleaning issues in a timely manner.
• Maintain facilities in a clean, orderly, safe, and professional condition.

Restroom Sanitation

• Clean, disinfect, and sanitize restrooms and locker room facilities.
• Clean toilets, urinals, sinks, mirrors, partitions, counters, and floors.
• Replenish paper products, soap, and related restroom supplies.
• Identify and report plumbing issues, leaks, damage, or unsafe conditions.

Kitchen and Breakroom Maintenance

• Clean and sanitize kitchens, lunchrooms, and employee break areas.
• Clean appliances, counters, sinks, tables, and cabinets.
• Remove waste and maintain sanitary food preparation and eating areas.
• Report maintenance concerns involving appliances and fixtures.

Supplies and Equipment

• Operate cleaning equipment and tools safely and effectively.
• Properly use, store, and handle cleaning chemicals and supplies.
• Monitor inventory levels and notify the Fleet & Facilities Manager of supply needs.
• Maintain custodial equipment in safe working condition.

Safety and Facility Support

• Follow all Jefferson Transit policies, safety procedures, and work practices.
• Use personal protective equipment as required.
• Identify and report hazards, facility damage, unsafe conditions, or maintenance concerns.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.

Customer Service and Communication

• Interact professionally and courteously with employees, customers, contractors, and members of the public.
• Communicate facility concerns, supply shortages, and operational issues to supervisors.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships throughout the organization.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous custodial, janitorial, housekeeping, or building maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience using cleaning equipment, custodial tools, and sanitation products preferred.
• Any combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the work may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of custodial cleaning methods, sanitation practices, and workplace safety standards.
• Ability to safely use cleaning chemicals, supplies, equipment, and tools.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and complete assignments efficiently.
• Ability to recognize and report maintenance concerns and safety hazards.
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain positive working relationships.
• Ability to perform physically demanding cleaning duties on a regular basis.

Working Conditions Work is performed in office, maintenance, public facility, and transit environments. The position requires frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, carrying, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Employees may be exposed to cleaning chemicals, dust, dirt, noise, and varying indoor and outdoor environmental conditions. The position regularly requires lifting and carrying materials weighing up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Schedule This is a part-time position, generally scheduled for 25 hours per week, consisting of approximately five hours per day, five days per week. Work schedules may vary based on operational needs and may occasionally require evening or weekend work.