Custodian (Floor Tech)

Custodial Technician

Maintain a clean and safe working environment for students, staff and visitors. Performs general, routine custodial duties, to include stripping, buffing and waxing floors, dusting, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning restrooms, and restocking paper and soap supplies. Performs specialized custodial and floor duties, such as deep cleaning, restoration, and preservation of commercial and institutional floors. Operate industrial machinery to strip, wax, buff, and vacuum various surfaces to maintain sanitary conditions and prolong the lifespan of the flooring. Salary Schedule: Appropriate placement on Salary Schedule E5 05 ($34,298 - $51,793) based on experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Emphasis on sweeping, mopping, and the ability to strip, wax, and buff floors.
• Vacuum and spot-clean carpets.
• Maintain outside walk areas, including sweeping debris and washing walkways; pick up debris 25 feet from the perimeter of the buildings
• Keep buildings and assigned areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Empty and clean waste receptacles; dispose of trash appropriately.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms to include commodes, urinals, sinks, walls, mirrors, fixtures, floors, doors, and receptacles.
• Stock and maintain supplies in restrooms and other assigned areas, as appropriate.
• Dust and polish furniture, woodwork, fixtures, and equipment.
• Clean and sanitize all contact surfaces.
• Dust and clean window blinds.
• Clean doors, grates, kickplates, and partitions.
• Dust and clean display and bulletin boards.
• Follow procedures and directions for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment.
• Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; perform routine maintenance on custodial equipment and supplies.
• Notify the Facilities Department of items that need maintenance and repair.
• Assist with set-up and facility preparation for special meetings or events, including moving/arranging furniture and equipment.
• Perform other duties assigned by the administration.

This job description and specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION, STANDARDS, AND TRAINING:

• High school diploma or GED
• One year of documented custodial and/or floor technician experience may substitute for the education requirement.
• Valid Driver's License

• Ability to read and understand English
• Ability to use equipment necessary to strip and wax floors.
• Knowledge of chemicals and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
• Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Act and Hazardous Communications regarding worker safety and use of chemicals

• Ability to work extended hours during peak times
• Ability to bend, stoop, climb, reach, push, pull, stand and walk for prolonged periods
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds

Application Procedures/Additional Information

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet through the ONLINE application system ( by the deadline date in order to be considered for the position. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is completed. Application material may not be submitted by fax or email. If you have any questions regarding the application, please contact the Office of Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.

A complete application packet consists of:

1. An Online application

If employed, all official transcripts must be received in the Office of Human Resources prior to the employment start date.

Applicants who fail to submit a complete application packet will not be considered. Before an offer is made, the top applicants must provide the following: Employment verification letter(s) from a current or previous employer detailing all relevant experience. Employment verification letters must include employment dates and job title and be on official letterhead with an authorized personnel signature. Work experience verification from a current employer may be delayed until an official offer of employment has been made. Applicants must submit a written request to delay submission or work experience verification from a current employer.

More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.

EEOC, E-VERIFY, AND BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENTS:

Lawson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Lawson State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants upon request.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and Guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Lawson State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to awarding.