Custodian (HELPS Program) Monroe Community College

About the role

This position is responsible for performing routine cleaning and semi-skilled repair and maintenance tasks. The work involves responsibility for the condition of a public building or an assigned section of a building. This position differs from Head Custodian by performing more hands-on work. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of, a Head Custodian or other higher-level staff member. General supervision may be exercised over lower level staff such as Custodial Assistants and Cleaners.

Responsibilities

• Sweeps, mops, washes, dusts and performs other cleaning duties
• Vacuums and shampoos carpets and stuffed furniture
• Empties waste containers and disposes of rubbish
• Replaces light bulbs, towels, soap and other supplies
• Operates floor and carpet cleaning/scrubbing equipment
• Repairs furniture
• Performs minor carpentry, mechanical and related tasks
• Makes minor repairs of plumbing and electrical fixtures and related equipment
• Checks to ensure that buildings are heated, cleaned, locked and unlocked in readiness for all activities
• Checks the operation of heating systems
• Cuts grass, trims shrubbery, rakes leaves, shovels snow, and generally maintains grounds
• Ensures buildings are secure and utilizes electronic security systems
• Assists in unloading, moving, handling and delivery of equipment, furniture and supplies
• Maintains building recycling program
• Paints rooms and equipment
• Maintains swimming pools
• Cleans and polishes buses

Requirements

• Must currently hold the Monroe County title of Custodian or meet the minimum qualifications below to be qualified for the HELPS program

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of eighth grade plus one (1) year of paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience in building cleaning work

Special Requirement

• If appointed, a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State is required or otherwise demonstrate capacity to meet the transportation needs of the position

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual and able to read, write, and speak Spanish, or other languages, proficiently

MCC Expectations

• Adheres to the College Code of Conduct
• Contributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment
• Maintains technological competencies utilized by the College
• Commits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college
• Commits to professional growth, which includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity and inclusion to better serve students

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics

• Good knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment; good knowledge of building surfaces and their proper care
• Working knowledge of the tools, terminology and practices involved in building maintenance
• Ability to operate floor cleaning and lawn mowing equipment
• Ability to make minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry and mechanical repairs and perform a variety of routine maintenance tasks
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions
• Ability to comprehend appropriate bathroom sanitation processes
• Ability to read and comprehend Material Safety Data Sheets, Product Safety Data Sheets, and Safety Data Sheets
• Ability to perform at a steady pace
• Good judgement
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position