Janitor

Department

Facilities Operations - Administrative Office

Job Family

Service - Union

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Job Description

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 4:30pm-1:00am (40 hours per week)

Position Summary:

The Janitor maintains the cleanliness levels in campus facilities providing an environment that is conducive to teaching, learning and living; and supports college programming by performing numerous event set-ups, break downs and moves.

Responsibilities:

• Performs general cleaning including but not limited to restrooms, bathrooms, public spaces, classrooms, offices and locker/shower rooms. Student rooms are cleaned annually.
  
• Performs floor care tasks including but not limited to vacuuming, mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing and carpet shampooing; and performs operator maintenance on equipment.
  
• Uses light and heavy commercial type floor machines and attachments.
  
• Performs set-ups and break downs for college events.
  
• Moves heavy furniture, supplies and miscellaneous equipment as requested.
  
• Collects trash and recyclable material.
  
• Shovels snow from steps and walks, including days when the College is closed due to inclement weather.
  
• Changes light bulbs, except specialized conditions.
  
• Inspects fire extinguishers monthly.
  
• Overtime, including responding to after-hour and weekend emergencies, is assigned according to seniority guidelines.
  

Required skills, knowledge, and abilities:

• One (1) year experience in the maintenance and care of facilities in a similar environment.
  
• Ability to move, position, transport and place objects up to and including 75 pounds.
  
• Ability to work, ascend and descend on ladders and use a Genie lift.
  
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license for at least 2 years.
  
  
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, including understanding, speaking, reading and writing.
  
• Willingness to work overtime as available. Overtime is assigned according to seniority guidelines.
  

Pay Rate: $23.93 per hour