Custodian - New Kensington Center (Regular Part-Time)

Position Details

Position Information


Position Title
Custodian - New Kensington Center (Regular Part-Time)


Division
Facilities Management & Construction(DIV)


Department
Facilities & Grounds


Job Description


This position is responsible to perform daily cleaning of facilities in accordance with established standards and procedures including setups and minor equipment repair.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform daily cleaning of all interior space within an assigned area including changing air filters as needed.
• Clean all restroom facilities, e.g., sinks, toilets, floors, and walls.
• Move furniture and transport boxes of College materials as needed.
• Empty trash and recycling containers.
• Clean upholstered furniture; clean and polish other furniture and fixtures.
• Sweep and mop floors.
• Run mechanical auto scrubber in hallways, corridors, etc.
• Buff hard surface floors with an electric buffer.
• Vacuum and shampoo carpets and furniture as needed.
• Strip and wax floors.
• Wash walls and windows.
• Report maintenance repairs, damaged furniture, or other maintenance or safety concerns to the facilities office.
• Change light bulbs and ceiling tile, and perform monthly equipment safety checks of fire extinguishers [AM], exit lights, and AEDs [PM].
• Perform set-ups and tear-downs for events prior to or on the day of the event.
• Fill various dispensers, e.g., restrooms, and lids for coffee cups.
• Keep equipment clean and in good working order.
• Order supplies in accordance with established procedures.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintain the custodial closet in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Occasionally responsible for exterior work, e.g., snow removal, entrance cleaning, and trash removal.
• Maintain up-to-date with professional credentials, best practices, and current disciplines including continued educational requirements through certifications, seminars, training programs, etc.
• Maintain and develop work-related knowledge, skills, and competencies related to the job through professional and cross-training opportunities.
• Attend all required meetings and training.
• perform additional grade-level support duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE AND/OR TRAINING

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior work performance must have met or exceeded appropriate work standards.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS

• Valid driver's license required.

CLEARANCES The successful candidate will be required to obtain/provide the following clearances prior to hire:

• PA Child History clearance
• PA Criminal Record Check clearance
• FBI Federal Criminal History Record clearance

Preferred Qualifications


n/a

Physical Demands

PHYSICAL DEMANDS (Typically required on a regular basis to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.)

CONSTANTLY INCURRED (more than 75% time on the job)

• Ability to stand and walk
• Ability to use both hands & legs
• Ability to communicate orally & to hear conversation
• Use of depth perception
• Use of color vision
• Specific visual requirements

FREQUENTLY INCURRED (25 - 75% time on the job)

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to carry, push & pull
• Ability to use legs/arms to climb
• Ability to balance
• Ability to stoop
• Ability to repeatedly bend

OCCASIONALLY INCURRED (up to 25% time on the job)

• Ability to sit
• Ability to kneel and crawl
• Reaching at a high or low level
• Repetitive finger movement
• Ability to pull hand over hand
• Ability to climb stairs
• Repetitive twisting or pressure involving wrists or hands
• Ability to operate truck/motor vehicle
• Ability for rapid mental/muscular coordination simultaneously

Salary
$12.72/hour


Schedule Days/Hours
Monday - 7 a.m. - 11 a.m., Tuesday - 7 a.m. - 11 a.m., Wednesday - 7 a.m. - 11 a.m., Thursday - 7 a.m. - 11 a.m., Friday - 7 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number
S-2023-216-P


Number of Vacancies
1


Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date
09/11/2025


Job Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes


Special Instructions to Applicants


Please be prepared to upload a required resume and provide three (3) professional, not personal references with this application process. The employment application must be completed in its entirety.

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