Job Description

 

Minimum Requirements

 

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Two years of work experience in general building maintenance, custodial, or janitorial work.

• Working knowledge of operating small and large equipment.

Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of safety hazards and proper use of various cleaning and sanitizing solutions.

• Detail-oriented and thorough.

• Ability to perform basic repairs and operate tools or equipment used in routine maintenance.

• Ability to keep the building clean and orderly.

• Ability to interact with staff, students, and visitors at school while remaining professional, polite, and courteous.

• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.

• Ability to understand written and verbal communications.

Physical Requirements

• Considerable physical activity. Must be able to lift, bend, stoop, climb and reach. Requires physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of the job. Prolonged periods of standing.

• The work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.

• Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

 

Primary Functions of Position

 

In support of the overall College, the Building Custodian will work with a team of Plant & Maintenance Operations staff to provide general maintenance and support in a commercial facility environment for the Southeastern Community College campus. The Custodian will clean and maintain the school or other educational facility. Performs custodial maintenance duties, including dusting, mopping, finishing, and buffing floors, vacuuming and shampooing carpets, and cleaning and restocking restrooms.

Essential Duties:

• Performs general, routine custodial duties, including dusting, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning common areas of the building, washing windows, cleaning and sanitizing restrooms, and restocking paper and soap supplies.

• Performs routine maintenance of custodial equipment and supplies.

• Empties trash receptacles, disposes of trash into compactors and/or dumpsters, and bags trash for proper disposal.

• Unlocks doors, ensuring doors are locked after cleaning areas.

• Reports needs and concerns to appropriate staff, which may include submitting or recommending work orders and checking supply levels.

• Assists with set-up and breakdown of events on campus.

• Assists in examining assigned buildings for safety hazards; reports deficiencies to facilities manager and/or campus police/school resource officer.

• Ensures proper care in using and maintaining equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.

• Maintains a neat and orderly custodial supply room; ensures cleaning and maintenance supplies are stocked.

• Assists in on-the-job training of new staff on routine procedures.

• Performs cleaning functions specific to the assigned facilities and/or based on seasonal/project requirements.

• This position may provide vendors with access to areas for cleaning and may answer basic questions. May report issues with vendors to supervisor.

• This position may assist or perform snow removal activities and minor maintenance, such as replacing light bulbs, adjusting furniture, or other similar activities.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

 

Application Procedures

A completed Southeastern Community College application form, a resume, letter of interest and educational transcripts (unofficial copies of transcripts will be sufficient for the screening process, but official copies must be submitted prior to employment) must be submitted to the college Human Resources Office in order for applicants to be considered for this position. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. 
 
Applicants should direct all inquiries to the Human Resources Office, Southeastern Community College, P.O. Box 151, Whiteville, NC  28472, 910-788-6206. 

 

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