Custodial Services

About the position

The position is responsible for keeping assigned college premises clean and orderly by performing various cleaning and maintenance duties. The role requires a proactive approach to ensure that all areas of the college are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene. The custodian will work both independently and as part of a team to complete tasks efficiently and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Clean and polish lighting fixtures, marble surfaces, baseboards, trim, and walls.
• Clean areas which may include: classrooms, dorm rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, gym walls, break room kitchens, and others as assigned.
• Sweep, scrub, strip, paint, wax, and polish floors.
• Vacuum and clean carpets, rugs, upholstered furniture, and draperies.
• Dust and move furniture and equipment.
• Wash walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, door panels, and window sills.
• Empty trash cans, paper shredders, and transport trash to disposal areas.
• Replenish bathroom supplies and replace light bulbs in work areas, when necessary.
• Cut and trim grass; shovel snow.
• Transport small equipment or tools between departments.
• Set up tables and chairs.
• Carry cleaning supplies.
• Follow proper safety procedures and perform hazardous materials cleanup.
• Ability to work with cleaning chemicals: strippers, finish waxes, ammonia, bleach, and other cleaners.
• Monitor use of supplies and make purchase requests to Lead Custodian.
• Work as a team with fellow custodians to get the job done.
• Work flexible hours as the need arises.
• Complete work assignments in an unsupervised environment.
• Perform opening and closing facility duties when necessary.

Requirements

• High school Diploma or GED.
• Combination of education and work experience; prefer custodial experience.
• Proficient at operating floor buffers, floor keepers, and other industrial types of janitorial equipment.