Oliver County trims courthouse janitor hours to 10 per week

Oliver County commissioners voted to reduce the courthouse janitor's scheduled hours from 20 to 10 per week, narrowing the job to inside cleaning duties.

Staff explained the previous 20-hour schedule had included outside work; commissioners said the courthouse does not require 20 hours of nightly cleaning and suggested employees take on light duties such as emptying trash when the janitor is absent. Commissioner (Speaker 1) expressed concern about the current allocation of hours and moved to reduce the position to 10 hours, a motion seconded and approved by voice vote.

Staff and commissioners discussed access to equipment (two vacuums, one previously malfunctioning) and agreed the shorter hours would still cover basic needs and that employees would assist when the janitor is off. The change will be implemented by county administration and staff were asked to document the role's revised duties.