Custodian FT

Custodian FT

Date: July 2025

Grade: 9

Salary Range: $13.33-$15.65

Position Type: Full Time

Position Status: Hourly/Non-Exempt

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Location: Arkansas City Main Campus – Arkansas City, KS

Department: Custodial

Reports To: Custodial Supervisor

Job Summary:

The Custodian is responsible for the safety and cleanliness of Cowley College buildings. The custodian will assist groundskeepers, as needed and directed by the Director of Campus Facilities for all Cowley locations. The hours for this position are typically Monday – Friday 6:00 am – 3:00 pm and some weekends depending on events.

Position Duties:

• Clean assigned offices, classrooms, restrooms and lobby areas using the proper custodial cleaning methods for sanitizing, mopping, sweeping, dusting, etc.
  • Classrooms: vacuum, clean tabletops, clean whiteboards, straighten chairs and tables, empty trash
  • Offices: Clean all surfaces without personal items (no desktops), vacuum, empty trash, dust, clean windows/doors.
  • Cafeteria area (Short Building): floors, table tops, empty trash, general cleaning.
  • Lobbies: sweep, mop, vacuum, dust public computers, clean tabletops, clean windows/doors.
  • Restrooms:
    • Daily: Clean toilets, sinks, mirrors and urinals. Sweep and mop. Empty trash. Change trash bags. Wipe off trash bins. Check supplies of toilet paper, paper towels, soap and hand sanitizers.
    • At least every 6 months: Deep Cleaning
• Set-ups and tear downs for Cowley events in the Wright Room and as needed in other buildings or main campus grounds.
• Clean exterior doors and office doors, daily.
• Dust surfaces daily, including: office furniture, window ledges, shelves (without personal items), filing cabinets, vents, wood treatment.
• Clean light covers, as needed.
• Scrub and/or strip and wax floors, as needed.
• Spot shampoo or extract carpets, as needed. Note any carpet stains that cannot be immediately removed, and follow-up.
• Buff floors, completed on a floor rotation schedule.
• Cover facility requests, including (but not limited to):
  • Event set-up (tables, chairs,
  • Clean-up after completion of event
  • As needed, communications with event requestor to assure event details are known and followed
  • Maintain event list and information for designated area
• Report any building damage utilizing work request system.
• Assist in loading and unloading supplies and equipment delivered to the College. Deliver supplies and packages to appropriate departments/employees.
• Maintain nightly supply needs.
• Maintain interior walkways.
• Assist with de-icing and snow removal procedures for exterior walkways.
• Secure designated buildings and classrooms.
• Maintain all tools and equipment.
• Be alert to storm warnings and assist with the safety and evacuation procedures in all buildings when threatening weather conditions exist; know and be able to implement necessary procedures for evacuation of building/area in the case of fire.
• Replace light bulbs and fluorescent tubes (except in scenarios that require special equipment.
• Maintain courteous, professional and effective working relationships with employees, vendors and/or any other representatives of external organization.
• Assist in dormitory clean up in the summer.
• Comply with all College policies and procedures.
• Assist groundskeepers, when needed.
• Assist the Custodial Supervisor by performing other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Working knowledge of standard custodial cleaning procedures.
• Ability to maintain the required standard of cleanliness.
• Excellent work ethics.
• Ability to use or learn to use a computer.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work under the constant pressure of deadlines.
• Must possess initiative to perform tasks with minimal direct supervision or direction.

• Ability to work independently, as well as on a team.
• Ability to work and maintain the highest level of confidentiality.

• Good communications skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work. Work well under deadline pressures.
• Excellent human relations skills. Ability to work with individuals from a variety of backgrounds.
• Understanding of and commitment to AQIP.

Required Education Background:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Custodial seminars or workshops, preferred.

Required Experience:

• Experience in custodial procedures

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand for extended periods of time; be able to work for long periods of time while standing and walking; ability to move freely around campus and other location; mental capacity to make decisions and follow through with directions; ability to follow safety and security practices; ability to lift up to 50 pounds; ability to bend, stoop, reach, and grasp as required to perform responsibilities; ability to operate a motor vehicle; and ability to operate multiple types of custodian equipment (including, but not limited to: vacuum, vacuum back-pack, floor buffer, carpet cleaner).