Custodian – Police Department ($15.30-$16.89 per hour)

Position Title: Custodian – Police Department

Department: Police

Division: SUPPORT SERVICES (Police)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Union Code/Affiliation: Unrepresented

Starting Salary: $15.30-$16.89 per hour

Job Code: 02001

Application Deadline: 01/25/2026

Number of Positions Available: 2

Hours: Monday-Friday 5:00am-1:00pm

 

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This position is within the Support Services Bureau of the Columbia Police Department.

Applicant must be able to pass an extensive law enforcement background check.

 

Job Description (This job description/posting in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.)

The purpose of this job is to perform general cleaning, janitorial duties, and light maintenance of assigned property and buildings.

 

Essential Functions:

• Ensures building and facilities, including common areas, are properly cleaned, maintained, and available for patron use.
• Monitors and maintains cleaning supply inventory and ensures cleaning equipment is in proper working condition.
• Removes trash and debris from interior and exterior of facility.
• Maintains lawns, sidewalks, and parking areas; shovels snow.
• Operates hand/power mowers and related equipment.
• Follows safety policies and guidelines.
• Provides effective customer service to patrons.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

 

Education and Experience (An equivalent combination of education, training & experience will be considered):

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• No experience required

Licenses or Certifications

• Valid driver’s license.

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Custodial equipment operation and maintenance, cleaning methods, and supplies.
• Department inventory, policies, and procedures.
• Safety standards and protocol.

Skill in:

• Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience
• Reading, understanding, and following directions
• Maintaining basic records

Ability to:

• Learn and retain relevant laws and regulations pertaining to FAA and TSA.
• Provide high levels of effective customer service and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Multitask and prioritize work.
• Work independently.
• Operate cleaning equipment.
• Focus on tasks.
• Successfully complete a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) background check.

 

Supervision Exercised:

Job has no responsibility for the direction or supervision of others.

 

Individuals needing accommodation to apply may call 573.874.CITY (2489)

TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)

THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALE

THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING

The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program.