Custodian

Job Title

Custodial Worker

Job Description

Performs a wide variety of entry-level custodial duties in small buildings or assigned areas of larger buildings under the direction of custodial supervisor.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited institution with a diploma degree in High School or a related field OR any combination of education and experience totaling one year.

Major Responsibilities/Duties

Under general supervision performs routine manual labor associated with the daily cleanup of buildings. Duties include, but are not limited to dust mopping, sweeping, wet mopping, vacuuming, dusting, waxing floors, cleaning restrooms, removing trash, polishing furniture, snow removal, carpet cleaning, operating a buffer, replacing light bulbs, setting up for special lectures or conferences.

Empty outside trash cans, clean windows, sweep outside entrances, supervise student help. Available for weekends graduation and ball games and concert and any other assignment. Responsible for locking and unlocking buildings, also being alert to anything unusual.

Must observe all safety regulations and policies. Notify supervisor of equipment and facilities needing repair or replacement of equipment. Perform other jobs as needed or assigned by supervisor.

Light electrical replacing ballast in lights. Light repair of vacuums (belts, fans). Daily cleaning of equipment before machines are put away each night.

Weekly cleaning of Faculty and Staff offices.

Making sure students work assigned hours per night and do not go over weekly hours assigned.

Skills

Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally. Knowledge and skill in proper use of general cleaning chemicals and cleaning equipment. Ability to work from heights and climb ladders. Ability to establish and maintain working relations with supervisor, fellow workers and students. Knowledge of light electrical repair. Ability to understand equipment being used and how to do minor repairs on machines.

Abilities

Ability to supervise student workers. Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions. Ability to lift 50 pounds easily. Ability to work if needed on emergency situations that may occur after regular working hours. Ability to prioritize jobs each night from most important to least important. In case students do not show up.

Additional Information

Graveyard Position: 9 PM - 5 AM, Sunday - Thursday. Applications received by 11:59 PM on August 24, 2026, will be eligible for review by the hiring committee. Applications received after that date may not be reviewed by the hiring committee unless deemed appropriate by the college administration. Initial screening is based on the responses to the online submitted application, as well as your redacted resume, curriculum vitae (CV), cover letter and teaching philosophy statement. Transcripts or any other submitted material will not be considered during initial screening. Snow College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educator.