Part-Time Custodian (TRC)

About the role

Part-time custodial position performing cleaning and maintenance duties for college facilities during unoccupied and occupied hours, including moving furnishings and equipment for special events or cleaning access.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled cleaning and maintenance: dusting surfaces and fixtures, scrubbing, mopping, stripping, waxing, vacuuming, and/or polishing floors and woodwork; washing windows and other fixtures
• Clean and disinfect bathrooms
• Read labels and mix chemicals according to instructions
• Pick up trash and litter throughout assigned areas, including recycled paper collection and disposal
• Utilize appropriate safety equipment and procedures
• Assist in light labor activities such as moving furniture, heavy equipment, and supplies
• Maintain walk areas including sweeping debris, washing walkways, and using deicer
• Remove snow and ice from sidewalks and surrounding areas
• Exhibit exemplary attendance and punctuality
• Comply with college policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned, including attending college functions, serving on committees, and attending community events

Non-Essential Duties

• Track and maintain supplies and communicate with purchaser to order more quantities
• Operate company vehicles to complete assignments
• Maintain a neat and orderly storage area for supplies and equipment
• Work with Security personnel to ensure buildings are safe and secure as needed
• Report damage to college property
• Stop procedures that may be hazardous to students or visitors
• Act as Lead Custodian in his/her absence
• Attend employee in-service programs to improve work performance

Requirements

• Knowledgeable about cleaning and polishing agents including their proper use and application
• Ability to utilize appropriate hand-controlled appliances and other safety equipment
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions including chemical labels
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Ability to pull and push up to 100 lbs
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to work well with others

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• National Career Readiness Certificate
• Two years of previous custodial experience
• Experience with Colleague
• Experience working within a collegiate setting

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; use hands to finger/touch, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee must be able to move around and about their area, and operate a computer as needed. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.