Custodian I

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide general cleaning and maintenance of assigned areas, complete work orders, and accomplish project work as directed
• Pick up trash in common areas; empty trash, recycling bins, and reinstall liners in all common spaces including rest rooms; haul trash to dumpster
• Vacuum all traffic areas and other surfaces as necessary; spot clean where needed
• Clean and maintain high visibility and first impression areas
• Dust all appropriate horizontal and vertical high and low surfaces
• Spot clean surfaces including walls, fixtures, door, drinking fountains, elevators, stairwells, push plates, and glass (marks and dirt); polish brass
• Refill toilet tissues and other dispensers; turn out lights and secure areas as needed
• Clean and disinfect all fixtures, mirrors, partitions, and doors in rest rooms; sweep and mop floors
• Assist with maintaining inventory of custodial equipment, schedule service repairs as needed
• Support emergency response/cleanup of biohazards, follow bloodborne pathogen protocols
• Provide support of snow removal during and after storms
• Aid in Universal Waste Management Program and Colby sustainability initiatives
• Utilize the electronic work order system to identify a wide range of building deficiencies that require repair or assistance from other work groups to correct
• Comply with all safety rules, OSHA regulations, and Colby’s Fleet Safety Policy requirements, including following posted speed limits
• Participate in a departmental on call rotation
• Perform additional duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent required; professional coursework or post-secondary education are a plus
• Ability to follow all safety rules and procedures is required
• Attention to detail, dependability, and initiative required
• Previous custodial experience desired
• Ability to repair equipment especially vacuum cleaners is highly desired
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills with a high level of motivation
• Must be able to work independently, exercise judgment, and manage projects with minimal supervision as well as to adjust as new projects are assigned
• Valid driver’s license preferred and must meet the College’s Fleet Safety Policy requirements
• Must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

• This position reports to the custodial supervisor and interacts regularly with faculty, staff, students, and visitors.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• General indoor and outdoor campus environment
• Position involves frequent movement, including walking, standing, bending, twisting, shoveling, reaching, and lifting
• Must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds