Custodian and Grounds General Laborer

The Custodian and Grounds General Laborer is responsible for performing custodial duties, general maintenance, and grounds upkeep as required of campus facilities and ground maintenance at college locations as assigned.

• Cleans, sweeps, mops, vacuums, dusts, polishes, deodorizes, sanitizes, and removes trash in offices, classrooms, bathrooms, halls, and other areas in all College buildings.
• Cleans lavatories and toilets using cleansers and sanitizing solutions.
• Disposes of waste paper and other discards; collects and places trash in the appropriate trash pickup area.
• Maintains campus grounds, streets, curbs, and parking lots, including but not limited to cutting grass, weed-eating, hedge trimming, and grounds upkeep.
• Assists with locking and securing all buildings as directed.
• Drives and operates college vans, trucks, and equipment as assigned.
• Serves as a mail courier for all mail between campuses as assigned.
• Sweeps steps and sidewalks adjacent to buildings.
• Shampoos or spot cleans carpets and rugs, using a rug shampooing machine, brush, or cloth, and cleaning solutions.
• Ensures adequate supply of materials and supplies is available.
• Performs basic facility maintenance duties, including but not limited to changing light bulbs, air filters, etc.
• Inspects assigned areas and corrects or reports safety hazards.
• Cleans and maintains grounds, paved areas, paths, walkways, and stairways as instructed.
• Maintains inventory of materials and supplies and prepares material and equipment estimates for assignments.
• Maintains work sites in a clean and orderly condition.
• Observes safe work methods and uses safety equipment.
• Secures worksites from traffic hazards as necessary.
• Prepares basic records and reports of completed work, vandalism, and maintenance requests.
• Assists campus visitors and answers inquiries about the location of buildings and properties.
• Participates and serves on various committees and attends meetings as instructed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the President, Executive Director of Financial Services, and the Coordinator of Maintenance & Custodial Services.
• Adheres to the policies, rules, and standards of Reid State Technical College, Alabama Community College System, accrediting agencies, and federal regulatory bodies.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee must follow all safety requirements carefully and wear any personal protective equipment applicable. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; sit; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing is required.
• Knowledge of custodial and maintenance practices, procedures, and equipment is required.
• Reading skills to understand policies, procedures, operator manuals, label directions, and related material are required.
• Listening skills to comprehend verbal instructions are required.
• A valid Alabama driver's license is required.
• Knowledge of safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work assignment is required.
• The ability to use independent judgment and initiative in daily work activities is required.
• The ability to communicate orally and in writing with groups of people from diverse backgrounds is required.
• Experience in general maintenance and repair, custodial maintenance, and grounds upkeep or related areas is preferred.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a completed application through the online application system to be considered for this position. Submission of a completed application packet is the responsibility of the applicant. To be considered for an interview, only complete application packages will be given consideration; incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview. The applicant must submit the following:

• A completed official College employment application
• A current resume
• Written verification of minimum required work experience from a current or previous employer. Verification must include employment dates, job title, indicate if the employment was full-time or part-time, and be on official letterhead with an authorized signature.
• Copy of unofficial or official transcripts. (Transcripts must confirm the applicant meets educational requirements.) If employed, it is the responsibility of the employee to furnish official transcripts to RSTC. Copies of a High School diploma will not be accepted.

Applications must be filed online at: . As this is an online application system, please use an email address that you monitor regularly, as any applicable follow-up notifications will be sent to the email address on the application. If at any point you have problems completing your application, contact the human resources department at Reid State Technical College (...). Please note: All application materials must be electronic. It is recommended that you have digital (such as PDF) copies of your resume, employment verification documents (if applicable), all required transcripts, and any other document identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the online application process. You will be given the opportunity to upload these during the process. WE DO NOT ACCEPT FAXED, MAILED, OR E-MAILED application materials.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. Applicants must travel at their own expense. Finalists will be required to provide official transcripts that are mailed directly to the Office of Human Resources at Reid State Technical College from the institution(s) granting the credits.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Reid State Technical College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

Reid State Technical College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Reid State Technical College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Applicants desiring reasonable accommodations for the interview are encouraged to request such accommodations when contacted for an interview appointment.

The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time before the awarding. The College reserves the right to fill the position within one year of the stated anticipated starting date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations. Further, the College reserves the right to fill more than one position in the same job classification should another vacancy occur during the search process.