Custodian

Description

Custodian

FLSA Classification

nonexempt

Reports to

Custodial Supervisor

Date

Revised July 11,2023

Job Description 

Summary/objective

Custodians provide general cleaning and floor care service using a variety of specialized chemicals and equipment.  They work in a variety of environments; working from a schedule identifying specific areas and tasks they are to complete each shift.  Custodians may be asked to cover other areas in the event of a co-worker’s absence or work additional hours or on weekends if needed to meet service requirements.

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Sweeping, dust/wet mopping, vacuuming, scrubbing, refinishing, buffing hard surface floors; cleaning of carpeting.
• Cleaning of furniture, including desks, filing cabinets, lockers, chairs, etc.
• Restroom cleaning, including fixtures, supply dispensers, commodes, showers/tubs, etc.
• Trash collection and removal to dumpsters; cleaning of containers.
• Maintain Physical Education Department and Maier Museum facilities for scheduled events.
• Snow removal and dispensing of ice-melt chemicals.

Competencies

• Experience in institutional cleaning is.
• On the job training provided.

Supervisory responsibilities

 None

Work environment

• Conditioned/ unconditioned spaces

Physical demands

• Requires full range of body motion, including reaching, stooping, kneeling, climbing and walking.  Must be able to lift/carry items weighing up to 50 lbs.  Requires standing for extended periods of time.  Requires ability to operate motorized equipment requiring manual dexterity.  Must have good vision, with or without corrective lenses.

Travel required

• Travel required is limited to on campus and periodically off campus to obtain materials required to perform your daily duties. Randolph College requires a valid driver’s license issued from the state of Virginia to operate a college owned vehicle and as a prerequisite to driving a college owned vehicle the job applicant must pass a driver safety session with the campus security department.

Required education and experience

•  High school grad or equivalent
•  1 year of custodial experience.

Additional eligibility requirements

• 1 year of custodial experience in Higher Education or K-12 preferred but not necessary

Work authorization/security clearance requirements

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Affirmative Action/EEO statement

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NOTE:

This job has the risk of possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens and employee should have a thorough knowledge of all safety regulations as well as Randolph College’s Bloodborne Pathogens Control Plan, and information contained in 29 CFR1910.1030 and comply with this standard.

This job description is intended for use in identifying this occupation and is not intended to be used as a work list.

Qualifications