Allegan County has much to offer, with 24 Townships, 9 Cities, and 2 Villages across nearly 900 square miles. The landscapes range from the lakeshore to beautifully wooded lands, our County’s natural resources are a gift to be treasured. Allegan County businesses, citizens, and employees are world-class, and we remain a welcoming, closely-knit community. We are one of the fastest-growing counties in Michigan. Allegan County Government places high importance on our core values: Respect, Integrity, Commitment and Honesty.  A common thread among our leadership, employees and volunteers is a strong desire to serve and be part of something meaningful. We were recently identified as “Best in Class Winner” among mid-size companies for our excellence in optimizing employee and organizational well-being. We have also received the Impact Award for excellence in educating our employees about their retirement plans and overall financial wellness. We are looking for dedicated, caring, energetic people to join our team! Job Summary:  The janitor position is responsible for maintaining a clean working environment for all staff and visitors, ensuring all areas are safe.  Starting Wage: $18.71 per hour, full time  Excellent Benefits Plan:  Health benefits begin on the first of the month after your hire date - Medical, Dental & Vision (3 medical plans to choose from, 2 of which have a $0 premium) - County-funded Health Savings Account with our two high-deductible medical plans - County-paid employee life insurance coverage - County-paid short-term disability coverage, up to 52 weeks - Generous retirement plan, including a county contribution of 7% of your annual earnings - Tuition Reimbursement Program for college degree courses - Generous PTO plan, including front-loaded hours into PTO bank at hire, and annually on January 1. - 13 paid holidays, in addition to PTO - FREE use of Allegan County government's two fitness centers  Responsibilities and Duties + Sweeps, vacuums, mops, scrubs, waxes and polishes floors using industrial vacuum cleaners and scrubbing and buffing machines. + Sometimes using ladders, dusts and washes walls, cleans ceilings and dusts and polishes light fixtures. Washing windows inside and outside. + Moves cabinets, boxes, furniture, crates and equipment to clean areas. May remove stains from such surfaces as rugs, drapes, walls, and floors using chemicals and cleaning solutions. + May also sweep walks, rake leaves, cut grass, remove snow or perform other incidental seasonal tasks. + Empties wastebaskets and removes other debris. + Cleans and disinfects sinks, faucets, urinals, stools, showers and other fixtures in restrooms. Restocks all restrooms with towels, tissue and soap. + May assign work to and supervise inmate trustees assigned to custodial tasks. + Performs minor repairs to mechanical equipment, plumbing and various other items. + Ensures proper use and storage of chemical cleaning products. + Conducts safety checks to ensure all doors and windows are locked and building is secure before departure. Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. Experience: + Math skills necessary to measure chemicals and cleaning solutions and reading skills necessary to read instructions, safety materials and government regulations. + One to two (1-2) years of experience in custodial services. Prefer at least one (1) year prior experience in the maintenance and repair of building and mechanical systems. Allegan County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. A copy of our EEO Utilization report is available on our website: https://www.allegancounty.org/home/showpublisheddocument/2802/637974740005930000   Powered by JazzHR