Custodian

Bay de Noc Community College
Iron Mountain, Michigan
Full Time

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This position is responsible for the full range of custodial services within assigned areas, ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for all who use our facilities. The role requires taking ownership of the assigned spaces, maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, and proactively addressing needs before they arise. Work is performed with significant independence and personal judgment, under the general direction of the Facilities Support Manager. Hours are primarily 1:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m., with occasional adjustments to support late or weekend events.

Minimum Qualifications

Associates degree in general studies or the equivalent of work experience (six or more years' experience in commercial, institutional, or industrial custodial work)
Three years' experience working in a commercial, institutional, or industrial custodial work.
Ability to work a flexible schedule
Proficient use of the Internet to search, research best practices, view online training, and video tutorials
Proficient use of a smart device/phone for calling, texting, calendaring, and use of necessary apps
Ability to use a computer and Microsoft Word and Excel as well as software packages necessary to perform the job
Have knowledge of cleaning methods, procedures, equipment and supplies used in custodial services in a commercial setting
Considerable knowledge of safety procedures, cleaning agents, and related products
Ability to effectively use online and printed SDS's
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms
Ability to lead and motivate any direct reports and assure work performed in a timely manner
Ability to use good judgement in high stress situations
Ability to utilize problem identification and resolution techniques and courteously meet and deal effectively with other employees, vendors, and the public
Possess a valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

Six or more years' experience in commercial, institutional, or industrial custodial work
Prior supervision experience

Months Per Year 12 Hours Worked Per Week 40 Work Schedule 1:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. with a half hour lunch Supervision Exercised

May supervise Student Workers, Work Study Students, and Community Service workers.

Supervision Received

Works under the general supervision of the Facilities Support Manager.

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but may be loud in areas of equipment operation.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned into this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified. Job related functions may be performed with or without accommodations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Travel requirement

Job Duties

Job Duty

Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) for custodial services

Job Duty

Be accountable for all custodial services performed in assigned areas

Job Duty

Monitor college scheduling through EMS software to plan and coordinate

Job Duty

When necessary: hire, schedule, and manage student employees, including providing new student employees with training on SOPs and safety practices

Job Duty

Create and maintain a safe working environment