Custodian - 1st Shift

Loras College • Dubuque, IA

6h

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY Responsible for cleaning and maintaining the building, equipment, fixtures, and furnishings. Performs routine custodial work including vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping floors; dusting; washing walls, doors, and windows; and emptying trash. Performs minor preventative maintenance and minor repairs to equipment used. Assists maintenance personnel as needed. Reports major repair and maintenance needs. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Functions Statement(s) Given that the College is a diocesan Catholic college, will carry out your functions of your position in support of the College's Catholic Identity, mission and in support of Church teachings. Vacuums, sweeps, mops, and waxes floors. Washes and dusts walls, tables, doors, light fixtures, vending machines and windows. Cleans and disinfects toilets, urinals, showers, tile floors, and other fixtures. Fills soap, toilet paper, and towel dispensers regularly. Empties trash containers as needed. Maintains waste receptacles and ensures that they are clean. Picks up litter (inside and outside) as necessary. Completes snow removal as needed as this is an essential employee position. Sets up rooms and areas for meetings and activities. Assists college personnel and service providers as needed. Keeps administration informed of area activities, any significant problems, and maintenance concerns. Attends and participates in meetings as required. Completes required paperwork and checklists of area cleaning and maintenance. Assists in maintaining facility security, keeping doors locked, monitoring unauthorized visitors. Supports the mission and vision of the College and respects the College's Catholic tradition. Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).
• Previous cleaning/janitorial experience required.
• Basic ability to operate/learn personal computer.
• Knowledge of basic cleaning techniques and maintenance procedures.
• Understanding of related safety and OSHA requirements.
• Attentive to detail.
• Able to follow directions and work well independently.
• Able to use basic cleaning tools, including vacuums, mops, brooms, etc.
• Basic interpersonal (written and oral) communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Vacuums, sweeps, mops, and waxes floors.
• Washes and dusts walls, tables, doors, light fixtures, vending machines and windows.
• Cleans and disinfects toilets, urinals, showers, tile floors, and other fixtures.
• Fills soap, toilet paper, and towel dispensers regularly.
• Empties trash containers as needed.
• Maintains waste receptacles and ensures that they are clean.
• Picks up litter (inside and outside) as necessary.
• Completes snow removal as needed as this is an essential employee position.
• Sets up rooms and areas for meetings and activities.
• Assists college personnel and service providers as needed.
• Keeps administration informed of area activities, any significant problems, and maintenance concerns.
• Attends and participates in meetings as required.
• Completes required paperwork and checklists of area cleaning and maintenance.
• Assists in maintaining facility security, keeping doors locked, monitoring unauthorized visitors.
• Supports the mission and vision of the College and respects the College's Catholic tradition.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED