Custodian I

Fort Lewis College•Durango, CO

9d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

Physical Plant Services supports the educational and public service programs of Fort Lewis College through the delivery of effective operational support, maintenance services and the management of the College’s facilities. The services are coordinated through the Service Center and are accomplished by Custodial Services, Electrical and Electronic Systems Maintenance, Grounds and Equipment Maintenance, Mechanical Systems Maintenance, and Structural Maintenance. The Project Management work unit plans projects and provides design and construction management services to support the facilities improvement and construction program. The Custodian Services work unit exists to provide a safe, clean and functional campus through continuous maintenance, of College facilities and provide support for College events. This position exists to support the mission of the Custodial Services work unit to ensure that the buildings assigned are clean, sanitary and presentable. This is an essential services position and is expected to respond during campus emergencies.

Requirements

6 months of commercial, industrial or institutional custodial experience.
Basic computer skills for timesheet entry, online training courses, work orders, emails and SDS sheets
Reading, writing and oral comprehension
Strong customer service skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Active listening skills
Flexibility and adaptability to meet ever changing demands
Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel and crouch for extended periods of time
Ability to tolerate noise, vibration and work in inclement weather
Ability to respond appropriately to supervision
Follows policy and procedures and fully cooperates with supervisors and coworkers
Ability to work and communicate with internal and external customers to meet the needs in a polite, courteous and cooperative manner. Committed to quality service

Responsibilities

Cleans restrooms in classroom and administration buildings and shower rooms in athletic facilities.
Cleans and disinfects toilets, urinals, wash bowls, showers, mirrors, partitions, doors, floors, walls and circulation vents. Restocks soap and paper products in washrooms and showers.
Wash entrance windows, chalkboards, trays and erasers. Empties pencil sharpeners. Cleans and disinfects water fountains, lab sinks, doors. Dust furniture, flat surfaces, blinds and vents.
Cleans walk-off mats. Spot-clean walls, vending machines and doors. Dust furniture, flat surfaces, blinds and vents.
Sweep outside entryways. Shovels snow to entryways and distribute ice melt.
Empties and cleans indoor and outdoor waste containers. Dusts and damp mops or vacuums floors in circulation, classrooms, offices, reception and public areas. Burnishes floors. Straighten furniture and desks when appropriate.
Requires use of basic custodial equipment. Conducts on-going inspection on all cleaning equipment.
Reports signs of bug, insect and rodent infestation.
Makes sure classrooms, labs and offices are secure when appropriate.
Meetings as determined by your supervisor are required.
May need to perform other duties as assigned in case of emergencies.
Project / deep clean and disinfect restrooms, shower and locker rooms. Project or deep clean entryways, circulation, reception areas, classrooms, and offices. Wash windows, clean furniture and fixtures. Stripping, waxing, and burnishing floors.
Driver training courses required, provided by FLC.
Transports supplies and waste, on a regular basis, to appropriate locations using college vehicles.
Requires knowledge and use of advance cleaning equipment and methods.
Requires the use of a ladder.
Assists with special events on campus by setting up and taking down, chairs, tables, tents. Services events by picking up trash and debris, emptying trash containers, etc. after sporting events.
Cleaning and disinfecting restrooms, locker rooms, and bleachers. Sweeping floors, mopping, and running the floor scrubber.
Transports materials to appropriate locations using college vehicles.
Employees must review and comprehend relevant employee handbooks and policies along with completing required training, including workplace safety, compliance, emergency procedures, and job-specific skills. Active participation in meetings, collaboration with colleagues, and professional development aligned with institutional goals are expected.