Building Custodian - City of Bessemer

TARGET CLOSE DATE:

07/13/2026

PAY GRADE:

Grade 13

TYPE:

Full time

JOB SUMMARY:

The City of Bessemer is seeking to hire Building Custodians to clean and maintain public buildings, structures and grounds. Work involves the execution of specific rules, regulations, or procedures and is generally performed in accordance with established procedures, but specific instructions may be given on unusual jobs or problems. The Custodian uses initiative in carrying out recurring assignments independently without specific instructions. Building Custodians follow established standards of cleanliness and adherence to instructions.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

The City of Bessemer provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is presented below:

$15.09 - $23.42

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position:

• Experience in janitorial service using cleaning chemicals.

• Experience in janitorial service using basic floor maintenance equipment.

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:

• Cleans bathrooms using a variety of cleaning chemicals and equipment to keep the restrooms clean and sanitary for the employees and visitors.

• Maintains building appearance by cleaning building areas using cleaning supplies and equipment to keep the building in a clean and orderly condition.

• Cleans floors and stairwells using brooms, mops, vacuums, buffers, and other cleaning supplies and equipment in order to maintain the cleanliness of the facility.

• Performs routine maintenance activities by making minor repairs such as replacing light bulbs, repairing furniture and moving furniture in order to ensure the safe operation of the facility.

• Manages stockroom supplies and equipment by monitoring, storing, and issuing supplies and equipment needed to clean and maintain the facility.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Job involves moderate physical exertion required for occasional prolonged periods of standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, balancing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed both outside and within employer-owned facilities such as offices, workshops, warehouses, or stations. Work involves use of various cleaning equipment such as vacuums, mops, and brooms. Work requires regular exposure to chemicals used in cleaning and disinfecting floors, toilets, sinks, and other surfaces.

EEO STATEMENT:

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Each Merit System member city/agency operates its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website.

ACCOMMODATION:

NOTE:

This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System. More detail regarding this job is available by clicking Apply.

DISCLAIMER:

This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required for this position and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.