Custodian

The primary responsibility of the Custodian will be custodial and maintenance in and around the campus facilities. Custodians will promote a safe and healthy environment for our community, students, visitors and employees. It is the role of the custodian to follow daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedules.

This position reports to the Manager of Facilities.

1. Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the college utilizing appropriate germicides and cleaning solutions. Duties include, but are not limited to cleaning, dusting, and scrubbing of the building surfaces and furniture, operating industrial and associated equipment and performing minor repairs as needs arise.
2. Regularly inspects and removes trash and debris from the college grounds.
3. Initiate, retrieve and respond to service requests via web based work order ticketing system-coordinating resources and implements the set up and take down of furniture and equipment for campus and community events.
4. Performs preventative maintenance and regular maintenance in and around facilities (i.e. painting, troubleshoots and repairs minor plumbing and/or electrical problems)
5. Maintenance of custodial equipment and on-hand supplies
6. Perform snow removal activities: snow plowing, snow blowing, snow shoveling, salt spreading, etc.
7. Assist with loading and unloading trucks.
8. Lock and secure buildings.
9. Adhere to safety policies and OHSA requirements.

Please note the above is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job with or without notice.

1. Driver’s License
2. Basic computer skills
3. Demonstrated proficiency through previous job experience and/or training in related performance responsibilities.

Preferred:

• High School or Equivalent

1. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written format; read, understand and follow instructions, schedules, and chemical & solvent label.
2. Ability to access web-based work system, BAS and email.
3. Ability to obtain or complete forklift-training certifications.
4. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
5. Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet cleaning schedules; perform the physical requirements for the position including climbing ladders, bending, kneeling, reaching, and standing for long periods of time; lift and carry boxes, tools, equipment and materials.
6. The ability to operate mechanical cleaning equipment such as carpet extractors, high-speed buffers and scrubbers.
7. The ability to operate a forklift, floor jack, snow removal equipment and District-owned vehicle
8. High degree of professionalism and customer care.
9. Promotes efficiency and creates a sense of teamwork.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.
Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available.

FLSA DESIGNATION: Non-Exempt

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. Employment is contingent upon an acceptable background/reference check.
2. Employment eligibility for the United States.
3. Must have reliable transportation to travel within the district.
4. Valid driver’s license.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Must be able to perform physical activities, such as, but not limited to, the ability to lift heavy items and move equipment weighting up to 50 lbs across campus for various classrooms and events needs, bending, standing climbing or walking.
2. Must be able to work safely in an environment containing caustic chemicals requiring specific precautions and measurement, cleaning materials, dust and noise.
3. Operate mechanical cleaning equipment such as carpet extractors, high-speed buffers and scrubbers
4. Remain in a stationary position most of the time; may include traversing the campus and building and, occasionally ascends/descends a ladder.
5. May operate forklift, floor jack, snow removal equipment and District-owned vehicle
6. Routinely required to work under inclement weather conditions