What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian position at Nebraska State College System?
Nature of Work
To perform routine custodial work in cleaning and performing related tasks. Work is performed in accordance with established procedures and sanitary standards, which may vary depending upon location. Also perform preventive/routine maintenance, minor repairs and grounds keeping tasks.
Examples of Work Performed
Essential Duties:
1. Perform routine custodial work which includes cleaning and maintaining assigned areas
a. Vacuum all carpeted areas
b. Sweep and mop hard surface floors
c. Clean, sanitize and re-stock restrooms on a daily basis
d. Dust, high and low
e. Collect and empty all trash from assigned areas and dispose of trash in central receptacle
2. Work safely and use appropriate precautionary methods involved in cleaning, maintenance and
repair activities
3. Maintain custodial equipment on a daily basis
Secondary Duties:
1. Perform other cleaning duties unique to assigned areas such as shampooing carpeted areas, stripping, scrubbing and waxing floors, cleaning walls, woodwork, baseboards, windows, blinds and furniture
2. Perform minor and routine maintenance to assigned areas, such as changing light bulbs, fuses, heating and air conditioning filters, replacing light covers and repairing blinds. Also report any maintenance problems to the supervisor in order to get repairs made immediately
3. Move furniture and equipment as directed
4. Operate equipment such as vacuums, buffers, extractors and scrubbers
5. Perform preventative/routine maintenance and grounds keeping tasks as needed
6. Perform emergency and special setup or cleanup functions
7. Lock and unlock building doors, meeting rooms and classrooms
8. Assist with snow removal from entrance areas and steps
9. Other duties as assigned
1. Perform routine custodial work which includes cleaning and maintaining assigned areas
a. Vacuum all carpeted areas
b. Sweep and mop hard surface floors
c. Clean, sanitize and re-stock restrooms on a daily basis
d. Dust, high and low
e. Collect and empty all trash from assigned areas and dispose of trash in central receptacle
2. Work safely and use appropriate precautionary methods involved in cleaning, maintenance and
repair activities
3. Maintain custodial equipment on a daily basis
Secondary Duties:
1. Perform other cleaning duties unique to assigned areas such as shampooing carpeted areas, stripping, scrubbing and waxing floors, cleaning walls, woodwork, baseboards, windows, blinds and furniture
2. Perform minor and routine maintenance to assigned areas, such as changing light bulbs, fuses, heating and air conditioning filters, replacing light covers and repairing blinds. Also report any maintenance problems to the supervisor in order to get repairs made immediately
3. Move furniture and equipment as directed
4. Operate equipment such as vacuums, buffers, extractors and scrubbers
5. Perform preventative/routine maintenance and grounds keeping tasks as needed
6. Perform emergency and special setup or cleanup functions
7. Lock and unlock building doors, meeting rooms and classrooms
8. Assist with snow removal from entrance areas and steps
9. Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Any minimum level of education, work experience or training which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities needed to perform the assigned work.
Preferred Qualifications
None
Physical Demands
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. The physical requirements for this position may include, but are not necessarily limited to, the ability to work in extreme hot or cold, indoors and outdoors, to lift and carry up to 75 pounds, push and pull, bend/stoop, twist, reach, walk, sit, stand and sufficient strength to perform assigned tasks.
License and Certification Requirements
None
Other Requirements
Successful background records check
Salary Information
$34,533-$36,260
FTE
1.000
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Union Status
NAPE
Number of Vacancies
1
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
PS1535P
Desired Start Date
Open Date
03/26/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
General Information
EEO Statement
The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and do not discriminate against any student, employee, or applicant on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, or age in employment and education opportunities. Each College has designated an individual to coordinate the Colleges’ non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinators assigned at each College and identified on each College website.
Veteran Statement
This position is subject to Veterans Preference.
Salary : $34,533 - $36,260
