Custodian

Title: Custodian

Department: Physical Plant

Supervisor: Maintenance Supervisor

Pay Grade: Pay grade 5, based on qualifications

Revision Date: 3/24/2025

Location: All Buildings

Approved by: President

Position Summary

This individual is part of a team who collectively are responsible for general cleaning of the buildings on campus on a regular basis. The duties also include stripping, waxing, and burnishing floors and daily upkeep of vinyl, carpet, and brick floors. Duties may also include providing set-up of refreshments and rooms for meetings, and providing assistance necessary for special events. The nature of the work requires that this individual be self-motivated, able to work and perform well in a multi-task environment, and able to work with little or no supervision.

Specific Responsibilities

• Provide refreshment set-up in designated areas for employees and as needed for special functions.
• Keep employee kitchen area clean, and maintain coffee and other supplies.
• Set up rooms with or without assistance.
• Assist with snow and ice removal activities.
• Open, close, and secure buildings.
• Perform daily dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping.
• Empty trash receptacles and water plants.
• Clean and disinfect restrooms; restock paper, soap and other supplies.
• Clean all classrooms and offices, including chalkboards, windows, fountains, walls, blinds, furniture, drapes, etc.
• Maintain vinyl, carpet, and brick floors daily.
• Assist with scrubbing, stripping, and waxing quarterly.
• Carry 2-way radio, communicate and respond to requests in a prompt, courteous manner.
• Follow safety guidelines and ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.
  
  

Physical Requirements

Note: Please rank the below tasks as F for Frequent (6 hours daily), M for Moderate (4-6 hours daily), O for Occasional (2-4 hours daily) or R for Rarely(>2 hours daily).

F

Stand or Sit

M

Stoop/Kneel/Crawl

F

Carry/Weight Lift

F

Walk

F

Talk/Hear

F

Exposure to Outside Environment

F

Use of Fingers/Hands

F

See

F

Able to lift 50 pounds

O

Climb

R

Taste/Smell

M

Exposure to Hazardous Materials

Position Requirements

This individual must:

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Possess sufficient interpersonal and communication skills to interact with his or her supervisor, other staff members, and students.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
  
  

This job description is subject to change at any time and nothing in this job description restricts the college’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities. Additionally, this job description shall not be construed as an employment contract.