Custodial/Maintenance Worker - Estherville

Iowa Lakes Community College•Estherville, IA

55d•$16•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, 40 hours/week, afternoon/evening position located on the Estherville Campus. Primary duties are to perform routine custodial duties including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and cleaning walls, floors, carpets, equipment, chalkboards/whiteboards, etc. Responsible for grounds pick-up, lawn care and snow removal. Work with cleaning equipment, expendable cleaning supplies. Job duties may be performed at all campuses and in all buildings or facilities. Some holiday, evening and weekend work required. This is an "essential" personnel position and will require the employee to work during periods of adverse weather.

Requirements

Represent the College in a positive manner to other employees, students, visitors, and the community.
Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
Ability to perform medium lifting and repetitious physical activity.
Knowledge of use of common cleaning implements, such as mops and brooms.
Knowledge of and ability to safely operate common cleaning equipment, such as vacuum cleaners, wet vacs, shampoo machines, and other standard cleaning equipment.
Knowledge of and ability to use common cleaning solutions such as floor wax, furniture wax, detergents, etc.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Knowledge of and ability to operate lawn mowers and snow removal equipment.
Ability to use common hand tools: hammers, saws, wrenches, etc.
High School diploma or willingness to obtain equivalency required.
Must have valid driver's license, good driving record and provide proof of insurance.
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a custodian or housekeeper preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs daily custodial duties in an assigned area, such as: mop floor, shampoo and vacuum carpets, wipe chalkboards/whiteboards, clean bathrooms, empty waste baskets, replenish expendable supplies, change light bulbs, clean walls, wash windows, etc.
Monitor for and report needed repairs or maintenance needs to supervisor and perform minor maintenance.
Act as security personnel by monitoring unusual activities or personnel and reporting same.
Work collaboratively with others to accomplish assigned tasks.
Lock and unlock facilities as directed by supervisor or according to building schedule.
Move materials, furniture and equipment between classrooms or buildings. Set up rooms for various activities.
Operate snow removal and lawn care equipment and machines.
Provide guidance to work study students and any other program participants.
Remove ice or snow from sidewalks or driveways.
Mow lawns or otherwise assist with lawn or shrubbery care.
Make minor electrical and plumbing repairs.