Custodian

Keeps college buildings in clean, safe and orderly condition by performing the following duties.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED

• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid unrestricted driver’s license

Preferred

• One year’s experience working in a custodial setting

• A working knowledge of the theory, operation and upkeep of electrical and mechanical janitorial equipment

Essential Responsibilities

Cleaning Duties

• Cleans offices, classrooms, laboratories, cafeteria, , including such tasks as high dusting; cleaning walls; cleaning desks, bookcases, tables, etc.; cleaning white and black boards; dusting; dust and wet mopping; cleaning sinks; and vacuuming.

• Cleans restrooms, including high dusting; cleaning walls; sanitizing fixtures; dust and wet mopping floors; scrubbing floors as needed.

• Operates cleaning equipment for hard surface floors and carpets, which includes major cleaning equipment such as roto, burnishers, auto scrubbers and extractors.

• Performs total carpet care, including extraction and plating, and all other phases of carpet cleaning and care.

• Performs total floor care and treatment, including dust and wet mopping; edge cleaning; shower scrubbing; stripping; and refinishing.

• Cleans carts and equipment, stocks supplies; keeps custodial closet clean; and completes equipment preventative maintenance, i.e., battery water levels; clean equipment after use, etc.

• Washing all interior windows.

• Cleans snow and debris from sidewalks.

Other Duties

• Pickup and disposal of trash.

• Performs set-ups for events.

• Properly handles and mixes chemicals.

• Notifies supervisor concerning need for major repairs or additions to lighting, heating, and ventilating equipment.

• Performs material handling processes to include loading and hauling of materials and supplies, scheduled routine custodial supply deliveries, pick-up and delivery of laundry (mops, rags, ), pick-up and delivery of books, furniture, etc., assembly of furniture, arrangement and set up for athletic events, clubs, special events and departmental moves.

• Assists in the Campus-wide Recycling Program.

Work Environment

Lifting Activities

Most frequently lifted object: Under 10 lbs. lifted to waist level; carried 1-9 feet (Several times per day)

Heaviest object lifted: up to 50 lbs. lifted to waist level; carried 1-9 feet (Occasionally)

Non-lifting Repetitive Activities

Arm Movement (Several times per day)

Gripping (Several times per day)

Walking (Continuously)

Standing (Several times per day)

Talking (Continuously)

Typing (Several times per day)

Other Physical Demands

Prolonged visual work

Travel (10-24%) 
Mental Demands

Exercising Independent Judgment

Minimal Guidance or Direction

Performing Multiple Functions/Activities

Other Challenges

Protecting the physical safety of others

Safeguarding organization assets and property

Working occasional evenings and/or weekends as assigned

Place of work