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County staff seeks temporary custodial hires and volunteer support amid janitorial budget gap
Summary
Cowlitz County facilities staff asked commissioners for permission to hire temporary custodial workers (roughly 2.5 FTE) for the first quarter of next year to maintain common public spaces while the county revises janitorial budgeting; staff highlighted CJIS clearance requirements for secure areas.
Savannah, a public services staff member, asked the board to approve hiring temporary custodial employees for the first quarter of next year while the county determines a longer‑term custodial budget. Staff proposed using a temporary staffing agency (example: Express Employment) to hire about 2 full‑time and 1 half‑time equivalent workers (roughly 2.5 FTE) and to supplement work with vetted volunteer groups and…
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