Custodian

About the Role

Mott Community College is student-centered and mission-driven, ensuring all students thrive and reach their fullest potential. As part of our commitment to equity, we seek individuals who can help dismantle systemic barriers and empower students from underrepresented communities. This role supports the college’s strategic objectives by maintaining attractive, sanitary, and safe facilities.

You will perform assignments in a safe, efficient, and professional manner, measuring and improving quality while benchmarking against industry leaders. Close, positive communication with departments and occupants is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain attractive, sanitary, and safe facilities to support MCC’s strategic goals.
• Perform custodial tasks in a safe, efficient, and professional manner.
• Measure and continuously improve quality and benchmark standards against industry leaders.
• Develop and maintain positive communications with departments and building occupants.
• Operate custodial equipment, use cleaning chemicals safely, and follow oral/written directions.
• Prioritize multiple tasks and work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues and those contacted in the course of work.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED (must be conferred by application deadline).
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral/written directions.
• Manual dexterity to mop, scrub, operate equipment, and climb.
• Desire to perform manual labor.
• Ability to work first, second, and/or third shift.
• Knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment used in custodial work.
• Understanding of safe work practices.
• Ability to learn to use a variety of custodial equipment, supplies, and materials.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and their interactions.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk, kneel, climb, stand, stoop, crouch, reach, pull, and perform related physical activities.
• Works on ladders up to 12 feet; frequently lifts 60 pounds to a height of three feet.
• Wears rubber gloves for several hours per day.
• Must be able to work in conditions that include dust, mold, and a variety of chemicals.

Schedule

Second shift: 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM, Monday through Friday.