CUSTODIAN

Custodian

Atchison - Atchison, KS 66002

Overview

Salary Range $11.00 - $16.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Education Level High School

Description

Responsible for insuring that assigned building(s) are kept clean and sanitary. Typical work hours for this position will be 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Those hours could be adjusted depending upon need.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following.

A. Assure buildings are kept clean and sanitary by performing the following activities:

• Maintain the interior of buildings by: a. Dusting and polishing furniture, equipment, marker boards, mirrors, and fixtures; b. Washing windows, counters, walls, ceilings, and woodwork; c. Scrubbing, waxing, and buffing floors; d. Cleaning and vacuuming carpeting, furniture and drapes; e. Resupplying rest rooms.
• Maintain building accessibility and appearance by: a. Picking up papers and trash, indoors and out.
• Remove trash by: a. Emptying trash containers; b. Transporting materials to disposal area.
• Keep cleaning equipment operational by: a. Following manufacturer's operating and care guidelines; b. Reporting needed repairs to Wamego Center Director.
• Perform minor equipment and building repairs by following manufacturer's instructions and maintenance procedures. Report additional equipment and building repair needs to the Wamego Center Director.
• Maintain cleaning supplies and equipment inventory by: a. Checking stock to determine inventory level; b. Anticipating and reporting needed supplies.

B. Maintain a safe working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.

C. Other duties as assigned.

*May be assigned supervision of Work Study/Arrangement Students. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include planning, assigning and directing student's work.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience High school diploma or equivalent required. Experience in custodial, maintenance, or cleaning related fields. Must be a self-starter and have the ability to work without close supervision.

Language Skills Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to supervisors and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Other Must have at least remedial skills on the computer to read and follow directives that come through email and to use the College's Paycom payroll system to log work hours, request leave, check paycheck stubs, etc. Should have a service oriented and professional attitude toward the students, faculty, and community people who interact with the College.

Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.