Custodian

Custodian PositionWe are currently hiring for two full-time custodian positions (one is pending board approval). Full-time minimum salary $22,790.45. Salary offer commensurate with education and related experience.Your application status will be updated throughout the review process. If your application is still in progress, your application has not been reviewed by the hiring department.Requires flexible work schedule to meet program/college needs, which may include working days, evenings and/or weekends.Alvin College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, or any other basis prohibited by law. This is a security sensitive position and requires a criminal history and/or motor vehicle records check.Essential Job DutiesPerforms duties related to the cleanliness and orderly condition of all college facilities. All other duties as assigned.Essential duties and responsibilities:Properly cleans and maintains all institutional facilities including offices, classrooms, restrooms, janitorial and storage rooms, floors, walls, furniture, and so forth.Sweeps, mops, scrubs and vacuums all hallways, floors, and stairs; cleans dirt and other debris from stairs, sidewalks, and walkways.Cleans and polishes light fixtures, marble, restroom fixtures, and other furnishings requiring attention.Empties institutional trash and garbage containers.Moves and rearranges furniture and equipment, and transports supplies and products as required by the physical plant.Cleans, waxes, and polishes floors by hand or machine; removes dirt and blemishes from floor with various cleaning solvents and compounds according to the composition of flooring; and applies paste or liquid wax to floor with rags or machines. Polishes floor with electric polishing machine.Some outside work is required in the completion of duties; i.e., sweeping walkways, cleaning of handrails, washing of windows and emptying/cleaning of outside trash receptacles.Performs setup and take down duties for all special events.Other related duties as assigned.This position generally works in pleasant indoor surroundings with some outside work required. The employee will be exposed to other environments such as noise, heat, dust, dirt, grease, cold, dampness, cleaning agents, and chemicals that might be hazardous in nature.Must be capable of moderate to heavy lifting of fifty (50) pounds or more, along with an extreme amount of walking, bending, pushing, pulling, standing, stooping, and reaching. Expected to operate mechanical buffing equipment, carpet cleaning and extracting machines, and hardwood floor polishing equipment as a routine part of the job.QualificationsRequired qualifications:Some experience or in-service training courses in institutional housekeeping and related subjects.Preferred qualifications:High school education or equivalentBilingual English/SpanishKnowledge, skills, and abilities:Must be able to effectively communicate with their supervisor, students, staff, and faculty.Must be able to work un-supervised.The custodian must be able to analyze situations and perform routine cleaning of each building between class and lab use.Must be able to work flexible schedules which not only will be covered by weekly internal use of buildings, but weekend use by external organizations.It is the responsibility of the incumbent to exercise innovative ideas such as time and laborsaving techniques.BenefitsWelcome to Alvin, Texas! Located twenty five miles southeast of Houston in northeast Brazoria County, on land originally granted to the Houston Tap and Brazoria Railroad, Alvin is home to 28,377 residents and has much to offer our citizens and visitors alike.Alvin College is a public community college in Brazoria County, Texas. We provide educational opportunities in workforce training, academics, technical fields, adult basic education, and personal development.Alvin College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees and certificates.Vision Statement: "Alvin College envisions a college that inspires lifelong learning, cultivates innovation, and serves as a vital partner in strengthening the economic and cultural vitality of our region—empowering students and communities to thrive in a rapidly changing world."Mission Statement: "Alvin College improves lives by offering affordable, accessible, innovative, high-quality academic, career and technical education to meet the needs of students, workforce and the community."Alvin College provides comprehensive, competitive, and affordable benefit programs to meet the needs of our employees. The college offers a variety of health insurances, retirement, optional retirement plans, generous paid leave and holidays, wellness leave, an employee assistance program, and more. For most plans there is a 60 day waiting period for enrollment. Feel free to reach out to Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io if you have questions.Please view our Benefits Page for more information and eligibility requirements.