Custodian

Custodian

CCAD's Facilities department is looking for a responsible and driven professional to join our team. We offer competitive wages, a full benefit package, and much more. The Facilities staff is a highly collaborative and cohesive team, providing a range of high-quality services for our faculty, staff, students and guests. Our staff members play an essential role for everyone within our CCAD community. We are dedicated to our mission of being an agile, trusted, strategic partner who delivers sustainable service and solutions that contribute to our success through the attraction, retention and engagement of a talented creative, diverse and inclusive workforce. If you have experience and want to take the next step in your career, you could be a great fit for this role.

SUMMARY

This position is designated as essential staff. The Facilities Team presence at work is required regardless of the degree to which the College is operational, while open or closed, essential staff are required to report for work at any time their function is necessary to maintain or protect the physical well-being of the campus community. The Custodian for the Columbus College of Art & Design will work as part of a team to maintain a clean and healthy work environment of all CCAD buildings and property.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES includes but are not limited to the following:

• Remove trash in classrooms, laboratories, administrative areas and hallways.

• Sweep and mop designated areas.

• Clean and restock restrooms.

• Vacuum carpeted areas.

• Clean glass surfaces indoors and partitions as needed.

• Dust vertical/horizontal surfaces, tables, desks, and shelves in administrative areas.

• Inventory and stock supply areas.

• Assist with light maintenance as assigned i.e.: replacing light bulbs or a ceiling tile, helping to clean a work site, etc. These are examples and not an exhaustive list.

• Assist with preventative maintenance to walks, drives, and parking lots, including snow and ice removal.

• Maintain outside areas of campus and remove trash and debris.

• Assist with special events in the evenings and on weekends as needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

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.

• Thorough knowledge of proper safety techniques and procedures while using chemicals, power tools, hand tools and equipment.

• Knowledge of proper lifting techniques and the ability to operate equipment. (i.e., carpet cleaner)

• Ability to use required tools and equipment skillfully and safely.

• Ability to learn and apply proper cleaning procedures and use of equipment and supplies.

• Thorough working knowledge of facility equipment, their usage, and safety procedures.

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, overtime as needed for special projects and events. Assigned shift times are subject to change based on campus needs.

• Thorough knowledge of snow and ice removal.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Minimum of 3 months related experience.

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 customers, clients, and other employees of the College.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.

• Ability to understand and use weight, volume, distance, and other measurements in the imperial/U.S. standard system.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.

• Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, talk or hear, and smell.

• The employee frequently is required to handle, feel, and reach with hands and arms.

• The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance from others.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions.

• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

COMPENSATION: This position is full-time, non-exempt. Compensation is commensurate on experience and qualifications. CCAD offers a benefits package including:

• Vacation time
• Competitive Salary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• (3) free campus cafeteria meals
• 403(b) plan with company contribution
• Paid national holidays
• (10) days paid time off for winter break.
• free campus parking
• Free admission to the Columbus Museum of Art (CMOA).
• Training and professional development opportunities
• PSLF Eligible employer

HOW TO APPLY: Visit www.ccad.applicantpro.com/jobs/ to submit your application. When asked to upload application materials, please submit a resume/CV and a cover letter. If you are applying from any website other than CCAD or Indeed, you will receive a follow up email 3 hours after your initial submission directing you to follow the link and complete your application. You must complete this two-step process, or your application will be considered INCOMPLETE.

About Columbus College of Art & Design:

Columbus College of Art & Design teaches undergraduate and graduate students in the midst of a thriving creative community in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1879, CCAD is one of the oldest private, nonprofit art and design colleges in the United States. CCAD offers nine BFA programs and a Master of Professional Studies in User Experience Design that produce graduates equipped to shape culture and business at the highest level. Additionally, CCAD offers year-round community art classes for children and adults of all ages, led by local creators and designers skilled in their craft. For more information, visit ccad.edu .

About Columbus:

As the 14th largest city in the country and the largest and fastest-growing city in Ohio, Columbus is collaborative, open, and dynamic. Between incredible arts and entertainment, exciting collegiate and professional sports, and a spectacular downtown riverfront of sprawling greenspace, Columbus has something for everyone. Here, you'll find all the culture and amenities you'd expect in a major city, with the friendly and approachable attitude of the Midwest. Franklin County, where Columbus is located, is the epicenter of the state's political, economic, and social presence and is home to 1.3 million residents with a median age of 34. Columbus is a top city for equality and was the recipient of a perfect score from the Human Rights Campaign in 2020. And central Ohio is serious about higher education: the Columbus region is home to 52 college and university campuses, with 22,000 annual college graduates. Because CCAD is closely tied to the city's numerous art and design spaces and ever-expanding districts, you'll have plenty of places to experience creativity and showcase your own.

EEO Statement:

Columbus College of Art & Design ("CCAD") is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based on an individual's race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. CCAD is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment.