| Location | Winston-Salem, NC |
| Salary | $32,052.80–$36,860.72 Per Year |
Custodian (Day Shift)
Salary
$32,052.80 - $36,860.72 Annually
Location
Government Center, 201 N. Chestnut Street, Winston-Salem, NC
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
08986
Department
General Services
Division
Facilities Operations
Opening Date
07/29/2026
Closing Date
8/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
General Statement of Duties
Forsyth Countys General Services Department is seeking motivated, detail orientated candidates for the position of Custodian. Employees in this position are responsible for the daily cleaning of assigned county buildings the dayshift. his job varies from cleaning floors, bathrooms, elevators, and office areas. As a daytime custodian with Forsyth County, an assignment could range from cleaning conference rooms at our Government Center or cleaning the medical offices at the Law Enforcement Detention Center or Public Health facility. We service multiple county buildings during the day. Due to the high volume of foot traffic, each individual employee has multiple tasks to complete on a day-to-day basis. The job requires some heavy lifting, attention to detail and spending most of the shift on your feet. Having some past cleaning and disinfecting knowledge is helpful but not required.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Distinguishing Features
A successful candidate should have the following knowledges, skills and abilities:
Working knowledge of cleaning materials and equipment used in custodial work.
Ability to operate custodial equipment such as vacuum cleaners, carpet sweepers and speed buffing machines.
Ability to follow cleaning schedules for periodic cleaning of all facilities.
Ability to observe and report needs for supplies.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
Lifting up to 20 lbs. occasionally 10 lbs frequently or negligible amounts constantly, requires walking or standing to a significant degree.
Minimum Education and Experience
Ability to read and write information relevant to perform the job.
Previous janitorial and floor care experience preferred. Experience with disinfection techniques preferred.
This position is subject to working in high security areas governed by the U.S. Department of Justices Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy and therefore requires successfully passing a more stringent criminal background check. Applicants for this position will complete the CJIS background check at the time of an interview as a part of the recruitment process. Completion does not guarantee an offer of employment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Dusts and damp mops all rooms and corridors.
Sweeps floors and vacuums carpeted areas; shampoos carpets.
Strips, waxes and buffs floors.
Empties and cleans ashtrays and trash receptacles.
Washes windows, light fixtures, walls and mirrors.
Cleans bathroom fixtures and other surfaces with germicidal solutions.
Moves furniture and other office equipment.
Cleans assigned equipment and stores in proper place; restocks cleaning supplies.
Disinfects common areas and surfaces.
Performs related work as required.
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The following supplemental questions may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview. By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.
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Do you have a valid drivers license?
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Do you possess the ability to read and write information relevant to performing the work?
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What best describes your janitorial experience?
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Please describe where you gained your janitorial work experience. If you do not have experience, please write N/A.
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Do you have any experience using disinfectant solutions or sanitizing chemicals?
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If you answered yes, please describe your floor care experience and where you gained this experience. If you answered no, please write N/A.
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Do you have any commercial floor cleaning experience?
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Are you comfortable working with the public?
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I understand that, if selected, during the recruitment process I must complete a CJIS high security background check as a part of the recruitment process. Completion does not guarantee an offer of employment.
Required Question
Employer Forsyth County (NC)
Address 201 N. Chestnut St.
Winston Salem, North Carolina, 27101
Phone 336-703-2400
Website http://www.forsyth.cc