Custodian - Full-time

Building Custodian, Evenings

Classification: Full-time, full year

Scope: Responsible for the repair, maintenance, cleanliness, and safety of HCS facilities and grounds in the most cost effective manner; providing equipment and furniture arrangements for meetings, classroom activities and events; and minimizing property damage, loss and liability exposure.

Personal Expectations: Be a strong team player with a passion for Christian Education. Have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Be able to work effectively with staff and guide student workers. Work well independently and within a team environment. Show careful attention to detail, accuracy, and follow through. Be a self-starter. Be flexible and able to multi-task.

Training/Education Requirements: Knowledge of methods of industrial cleaning, preserving floors, walls, fixtures, etc., cleaning materials, safety practices and procedures. High School Diploma or general education degree.

Responsibilities: Perform all activities that are custodial in nature and deemed appropriate by the Building & Grounds Maintenance Manager or Administration. Keep buildings and grounds neat and clean at all times. Clean and maintain all assigned workspaces and equipment. Assist in building and grounds security by locking all doors and gates after use and at end of workday. Assist in maintaining seasonal grounds work (snow, lawn). Perform routine maintenance and repairs of buildings, equipment, and grounds. Understand and follow safety procedures and safe work practices. Order and stock cleaning supplies as needed. Communicate and coordinate all major repairs and building needs with Buildings and Grounds Maintenance Manager. Recognize needs "on the fly" and adjust workday as necessary. Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach about the head and reach forward. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools and climbs on to ladders. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as cleaning supplies, pails and unloading trucks. Occasionally the employee will lift and/or move up to 100 pounds such as salt and bulk furniture. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables, bleachers, scrubbing machines. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.