Custodian

New River Community and Technical College • Beaver, WV

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About The Position

New River Community and Technical College is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Custodian to maintain the cleanliness, safety, and upkeep of campus facilities and provide a clean, sanitary, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This is an essential personnel position; employees may be required to work during inclement weather or emergencies to maintain safe campus operations. The position is on the evening shift and may require travel between New River campuses or instructional sites.

The Custodian cleans and maintains buildings, fixtures, facilities, and surrounding grounds, performs routine custodial work, and assists with facility support tasks. Duties include cleaning and sanitizing restrooms; replenishing supplies; sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and routine floor care; operating floor-care equipment; cleaning windows and surfaces; reporting maintenance issues; moving furniture and setting up spaces; and helping close and secure facilities when required. The Custodian follows health and safety requirements, stores cleaning materials properly, promptly addresses spills and hazards, completes required compliance training, and participates in professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.
• Knowledge of proper cleaning techniques and safe use of cleaning chemicals.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
• Ability to work in restrooms, stairwells, classrooms, and outdoor areas.

Nice To Haves

• Previous custodial or janitorial experience.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize restrooms, including sinks, toilets, and mirrors.
• Refill restroom supplies such as soap, paper towels, and toilet paper.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and dust classrooms, hallways, offices, stairwells, and common areas.
• Empty trash and recycling containers, dispose of waste properly, and replace liners as needed.
• Perform routine floor maintenance, including sweeping, mopping, and buffing.
• Operate floor-care equipment such as auto scrubbers and floor buffers.
• Clean windows, glass doors, and other surfaces; remove fingerprints, dust, and smudges.
• Report maintenance or repair issues, such as leaking fixtures or damaged equipment, to the Facilities Supervisor.
• Assist with moving furniture and setting up spaces for meetings or campus events.
• Assist with closing and securing campus facilities when required.
• Follow health and safety regulations for cleaning products and equipment, and properly store cleaning supplies and materials.
• Promptly address spills, hazards, and safety concerns.
• Perform additional custodial tasks or special projects as assigned by the Facilities Supervisor.
• Complete required compliance training in a timely manner.
• Participate in professional development opportunities through LinkedIn Learning and other professional resources.

What This Job Offers

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