Custodian (FT 2nd Shift)

Cowley County Community College•Arkansas City, KS

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian is responsible for the safety and cleanliness of Cowley College buildings. This is a full-time, hourly/non-exempt position based at the Arkansas City Main Campus in Arkansas City, Kansas, in the Custodial Department. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 4:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., with weekend events. The position reports to the Custodial Supervisor. The role includes cleaning assigned offices, classrooms, restrooms, lobbies, and the cafeteria area; maintaining floors, carpets, doors, surfaces, and supplies; and supporting campus events through setup and cleanup. The Custodian also delivers supplies and packages, reports building damage, maintains equipment and walkways, assists with winter weather procedures, secures buildings, and supports building safety and evacuation procedures. Weekend activities and rotating cleaning of the Wellness Center and Dining Hall are part of the work. The Custodian may also assist groundskeepers and perform other duties assigned by the Custodial Supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience in custodial procedures.
Working knowledge of standard custodial cleaning procedures.
Ability to maintain the required standard of cleanliness.
Excellent work ethic and initiative to perform tasks with minimal direct supervision or direction.
Ability to use or learn to use a computer.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to work under constant deadline pressure and prioritize and organize work.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
Good written and oral communication skills and excellent human relations skills.
Ability to work with individuals from a variety of backgrounds.
Understanding of and commitment to quality improvement.

Nice To Haves

Custodial seminars or workshops.

Responsibilities

Clean assigned offices, classrooms, restrooms, lobby areas, and the cafeteria area using appropriate custodial methods.
Vacuum classrooms; clean tabletops and whiteboards; straighten chairs and tables; and empty trash.
Clean office surfaces that do not have personal items, vacuum, empty trash, dust, and clean windows and doors.
Sweep, mop, vacuum, and dust lobby areas, including public computers, tabletops, windows, and doors.
Clean restrooms daily, including toilets, sinks, mirrors, and urinals; sweep and mop; empty trash; change trash bags; wipe trash bins; and check supplies.
Perform restroom deep cleaning at least every six months.
Clean exterior doors and office doors daily and dust surfaces, including furniture, window ledges, shelves without personal items, filing cabinets, and vents.
Clean light covers as needed; scrub, strip, and wax floors as needed; spot shampoo or extract carpets as needed; note unresolved carpet stains and follow up; and buff floors according to a rotation schedule.
Handle facility requests, including event setup and cleanup, communicate with event requestors as needed, and maintain event information for the designated area.
Report building damage using the work request system.
Assist with loading and unloading supplies and equipment delivered to the College and deliver supplies and packages to appropriate departments or employees.
Maintain nightly supply needs and interior walkways.
Assist with de-icing and snow removal for exterior walkways.
Secure designated buildings and classrooms.
Maintain tools and equipment.
Monitor storm warnings and assist with safety and evacuation procedures during threatening weather; know and implement necessary fire evacuation procedures.
Replace light bulbs and fluorescent tubes except when special equipment or ladders are required.
Maintain courteous, professional, and effective working relationships with employees, vendors, and external representatives.
Comply with College policies and procedures.
Assist with weekend activities and clean the Wellness Center and Dining Hall on a rotating schedule.
Assist groundskeepers when needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Custodial Supervisor.