Custodian I

September 24, 2025

Starting Salary: Pay Grade 07 Step 1 Starting Salary $15.61 Per Hour

Work Hours: 40 hours a week

Closing Date: Posting will close October 20, 2025 or when filled, whichever comes first.

* Applicants will be reviewed and considered on a continuous basis until this position is filled or closed, whichever comes first.*

Bonneville County offers a highly competitive benefits package to include:

• One of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit
• 12 paid holidays
• Generous vacation and sick leave that start accruing as soon as you start
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance! (full-time/30+ hours per week)
• PERSI Choice 401(k)
• Deferred compensation plan
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Student Loan Forgiveness
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

General Purpose

Perform a variety of working level semi‑skilled duties as needed to assure proper cleaning and routine maintenance of county facilities.

Supervision Received

Work under the supervision of the Building and Grounds Maintenance Manager.

Supervision Exercised

None.

Essential Functions

Perform facility care and cleaning tasks such as vacuuming, floor stripping and refinishing, carpet cleaning, dusting, auto scrubbing, etc.

Monitor custodial supplies and materials inventory; apprises supervisor of shortages.

Operate various cleaning equipment such as power buffer, carpet extraction machine, etc.; mixes chemicals as needed to perform specialized cleaning functions.

Monitor work activities of community service workers; assure quality of work and compliance with work assignments.

Perform general facility security checks; check door locks and other systems for proper operation; open and close doors, allowing access to facilities during regular work hours.

Perform miscellaneous seasonal or periodic duties; mow lawns and groom flower beds; assist with snow removal by operating snow blower and shovels; change burned out light bulbs and use of four wheelers etc.

Perform various logistical and minor maintenance duties; set up for special events, move tables, chairs, and podiums; assemble tables and miscellaneous furniture upon delivery, sign for deliveries; occasionally assist in performing general maintenance.

May assist with pick‑up and delivery duties.

Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Bonneville County has an expectation that employees maintain regular, reliable patterns in their work product and attendance.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Educations and Experience:

A. Sufficient education and training to demonstrate an aptitude or ability to perform above and related duties;

AND

B. Eighteen months (18 mo.) of experience performing above or related duties

OR

C. An equivalent combination of education and experience.

2. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Working knowledge of procedures, tools, equipment and materials used in custodial work; safety practices of custodial work and use of cleaning agents and equipment.

Ability to operate tools and equipment used in custodial work; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to perform heavy lifting and other duties requiring moderate physical strength. Ability to develop working relationships with other employees and supervisor(s).

3. Special Qualifications:

Must possess a valid Idaho Driver's License. Must be available for 24-hour emergency call out. Must be able to pass drug/alcohol testing, and a pre-employment background check which includes a thorough background investigation including a pre-employment polygraph examination.

4. Work Environment:

Incumbent of the position performs both indoor and outdoor physically demanding duties. Tasks require a variety of physical activities, generally involving muscular strain, such as lifting, walking, standing, stooping, reaching, hearing and seeing. Common eye, hand, finger, leg and foot dexterity is essential. Mental application utilize memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability and critical thinking, guided problem solving. May be required to lift in excess of 50 pounds in normal course of job performance.

The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

AA/EOE/ADA - Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability. In addition, preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.