Custodian

Custodian

LC State invites applications for the position of Custodian.

Salary and rank based on experience and qualifications: $15.00 per hour (Hours are 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Monday - Friday)

Benefits include: 93 percent employer paid medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents; Generous tuition discount which includes $5 per credit for employees and spouses, as well as 50 percent off of tuition for dependent children up to age 26; Sick and Vacation accrual program; 11 paid holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; A generously matched retirement; A free onsite fitness facility with a strong wellness program that allows LC State employees to live healthy, balanced lives; and more.

Required Qualifications:

• Willingness to: perform duties associated with commercial cleaning, including operating industrial-type cleaning equipment such as high-speed buffers and vacuum cleaners; cleaning restrooms, bath facilities, locker rooms, and similar facilities; moving heavy items such as tables, chairs, and bleachers; and repairing the equipment and related devices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience cleaning in a commercial, educational, or industrial setting.
• Experience in operating custodial maintenance equipment.
• Associate's Degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

Responsibilities:

1. Cleaning/maintenance: Typical duties: performs heavy-duty cleaning in hospital setting, locker rooms, classrooms, dormitories, and lavatories; cleans, sanitizes, and polishes bath, lavatory, shower, and sink fixtures; dusts, washes, sponge mops; sanitizes, and shampoos furniture, woodwork, walls, windows, and glass items; cleans shades and covers on light fixtures; replaces light bulbs; removes waste and debris from areas; selects products and compounds for cleaning jobs; measures and mixes compounds, disinfectants, and sanitizing agents and applies according to procedures or manufacturers' specifications; orders supplies for custodial closets and stocks with paper products, cleaning compounds and similar items; sweeps, strips, seals, and finishes wood, linoleum, and other floors; washes windows in multi-story buildings; removes and prepares draperies for cleaning; removes adhesives, tiles, and carpet; refinishes floors and prepares them for re-carpeting or special flooring; instructs temporary help.
2. Equipment operation/security: Typical duties: operates heavy-duty scrubbing, buffing, shampooing, vacuuming, and wet/dry pickup equipment; performs preventive maintenance on cleaning equipment; finishes floors using sanders, strippers, and final finishers; uses snow blowers, hysters, airlift platforms, dollies, and carts; replaces belts, brushes, and bearings in power equipment; ensures that floor and building area is secure; verifies doors are locked and lights and appliances are off; reports fire hazards and other emergencies.

Application Procedure: Please upload all of the following documents or your application may not be considered for review.

• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Contact Information or Letters for three (3) Professional References

This position is open until filled. Posting will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified.

This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check and may also be subject to an education verification. LC State is an EEO/VETS employer.