Custodian - South Omaha Campus (2nd shift)

Classification

Regular

Minimum Pay

$17.96

Compensation will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Responsible for maintaining a clean, sanitary work environment within assigned college facilities. Follows all safety guidelines and contributes to a team effort in order to create a physical environment that is conducive for learning.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:

• Clean and disinfect lavatory facilities.
• Perform routine floor-care duties, such as: sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, stripping, waxing, and steam-cleaning carpeted areas.
• Clean drapes, windows, walls and other washable surfaces as needed.
• Remove refuse from classrooms, offices, or other college areas as necessary and place refuse in proper containers.
• Re-stock lavatories and supply closets.
• Maintain proper cleaning and storage of tools and equipment.
• Performs facility use set-ups and general maintenance duties.
• Monitor gauges, thermostats for boilers, air conditioners and cooling towers where applicable.
• Performs light building maintenance duties such as changing light bulbs and ceiling pads.
• Assists in securing and un-securing of campus buildings.
• This position is designated essential and may be called in for emergency situations, to include, but not limited to snow removal, structural failures, and natural disasters.
• Consistently and dependably attend work, activities and functions as scheduled or assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of chemical and equipment safety.
• Skill in operation of standard cleaning equipment, such as buffers, wet/dry vacs. steam cleaners, etc.
• Manual dexterity and motor coordination skills to perform cleaning duties such as mopping, sweeping and window washing.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, climb, push, pull, reach and walk to complete a wide range of assigned tasks.
• Ability to drive college vehicles & automated self-propelled floor care equipment.
• Ability to use hand and power tools.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Ability to read documents and follow through on written instructions such as Material Safety Data Sheets, mixing and dilution ratio's of chemicals and emergency first aid for spills, etc.
• Ability to communicate verbally, written form, voice, e-mail etc.
• Ability to use personal computer.
• Ability to effectively work and interact with various cultures and ethnicities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or GED.
• One year of job Custodian experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or work experience considered.
• This position is categorized as "designated", as it pertains to temporary College closures or adverse conditions.
• Valid driver's license and insurability to operate College vehicles is preferred.
• Must pass a background check.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. Metropolitan Community College recognizes that an individual with a disability may require an accommodation to enable the candidate to successfully perform a job function. Consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.