Custodian, Public Safety Training Facility (HELPS Program)

Monroe Community College•Rochester, NY

About The Position

The Custodian is responsible for routine cleaning and semi-skilled repair and maintenance tasks at the Public Safety Training Facility. The role involves responsibility for the condition of a public building or an assigned section of a building and is distinguished from a Head Custodian position by its greater emphasis on hands-on work. The employee reports directly to and works under the general supervision of a Head Custodian or other higher-level staff member. General supervision may be exercised over Custodial Assistants and Cleaners. The position also performs related work as required. This is a full-time, permanent, competitive civil service appointment. The scheduled hours are 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with possible flexible hours as needed. The annual salary is $39,763.24, paid bi-weekly, with an increment after six months of service. The College’s Flexible Work Policy offers arrangements such as flextime or staggered shifts, remote work or telecommuting, and compressed work schedules to eligible employees, subject to position and operational needs. Remote work outside New York State is generally not authorized, except for limited, short-term temporary arrangements that the College may approve for business or operational needs.

Requirements

Currently hold the Monroe County title of Custodian, or qualify under the HELPS program.
Complete eighth grade and have one year of paid full-time building-cleaning experience, or the part-time equivalent.
If appointed, hold a valid New York State motor vehicle license or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the position.
Good knowledge of building-cleaning practices, supplies, and equipment; building surfaces and their proper care.
Working knowledge of tools, terminology, and practices involved in building maintenance.
Ability to operate floor-cleaning and lawn-mowing equipment.
Ability to make minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical repairs and perform routine maintenance tasks.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
Ability to comprehend appropriate bathroom sanitation processes.
Ability to read and comprehend Material Safety Data Sheets, Product Safety Data Sheets, and Safety Data Sheets.
Ability to work at a steady pace; good judgment; and physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual proficiency in Spanish or another language, including the ability to read, write, and speak proficiently.

Responsibilities

Sweep, mop, wash, dust, and perform other cleaning duties.
Vacuum and shampoo carpets and upholstered furniture.
Empty waste containers and dispose of rubbish.
Replace light bulbs, towels, soap, and other supplies.
Operate floor and carpet cleaning and scrubbing equipment.
Repair furniture and perform minor carpentry, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical repairs.
Check that buildings are heated, cleaned, locked, and unlocked in readiness for activities.
Check the operation of heating systems.
Cut grass, trim shrubbery, rake leaves, shovel snow, and maintain grounds.
Ensure building security and use electronic security systems.
Assist with unloading, moving, handling, and delivering equipment, furniture, and supplies.
Paint rooms and equipment.
Adhere to the College Code of Conduct and contribute to an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment.
Maintain technological competencies used by the College and pursue professional growth, including ongoing diversity, equity, and inclusion training.