Custodian

Hinds Community College•Raymond, MS

5d•Onsite

About The Position

All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives: listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students. The Custodian II performs daily maintenance tasks including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and buffing floors, as well as cleaning and dusting furniture, fixtures, and windows. This role is also responsible for restroom upkeep, including sanitizing toilets, sinks, and mirrors, and restocking supplies. Waste management, including emptying trash and recycling bins, is a key duty. The Custodian II will also perform specialized cleaning tasks like carpet shampooing or floor stripping and waxing during scheduled intervals. Additionally, the role involves minor repairs such as replacing light bulbs, tightening fixtures, and reporting major maintenance issues. Safety and security are paramount, requiring the employee to ensure doors and windows are locked at the end of shifts and monitor basic building heating and cooling systems. External care of building entrances, including sweeping debris and clearing walkways, is also part of the responsibilities. The Custodian II must properly handle, mix, and store cleaning chemicals according to SDS and OSHA regulations, and monitor inventory levels of cleaning supplies, requesting orders before stock runs low.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED – Minimum baseline for entry into the field.
Ability to lift at least 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and perform repetitive motions.
Familiarity with industrial cleaning equipment (floor buffers, pressure washers, vacuums).
A commitment to high standards of cleanliness and safety.
Strong time-management skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Knowledge of basic sanitation protocols and safety procedures.
Maintain knowledge of diversity-related issues, legislation, and best practices.
Regularly required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, taste and smell.
Occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in janitorial or custodial work is a plus.

Responsibilities

Sweep, mop, vacuum, and buff floors.
Clean and dust furniture, fixtures, and windows.
Sanitize toilets, sinks, and mirrors.
Restock essential supplies like soap, paper towels, and toilet tissue.
Empty trash and recycling bins, ensuring proper disposal and replacing liners.
Perform deep-cleaning tasks such as carpet shampooing or floor stripping and waxing during scheduled intervals.
Replace light bulbs, tighten loose fixtures, and report major maintenance issues to management.
Ensure all doors and windows are locked at the end of shifts.
Monitor building heating and cooling systems for basic functionality.
Maintain building entrances by sweeping debris or clearing walkways.
Properly handle, mix, and store cleaning chemicals according to SDS (Safety Data Sheets) and OSHA regulations.
Monitor inventory levels of cleaning supplies and request orders before stock runs low.