Evening Custodian

Northwest Iowa Community College is a progressive learning college rapidly responding to the global needs of our changing community

DIVISION: College Operations and Finance

SUPERVISOR: Evening Custodian/Supervisor

BASIC FUNCTION: The Custodian will maintain cleanliness of buildings and equipment in all respects; keep the Evening Custodian/Supervisor and Director of Physical Facilities informed of incidents requiring action and/or replacement; handle minor repairs within their resources; assist or fill in temporarily on other jobs as assigned by the Evening Custodian/Supervisor and/or Director of Physical Facilities; recommend more efficient or better ways to complete tasks and improve safety; initiate and follow a preventive maintenance process; and perform daily and scheduled housekeeping duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required – High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic computer skills.
Preferred – Graduate of building, grounds, and maintenance or equivalent program, or previous custodial experience.
Bilingual in English and Spanish
 

DESIRED QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS:

• Experience working in custodial field or floor maintenance.
• Knowledge of floor care, terrazzo, tile and carpet, and floor care equipment.
• Knowledge of maintenance and custodial equipment.
• Skilled in operation of floor machines, buffers, extractor, wet vac, and auto scrubber.
• Able to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Able to communicate and get along with co-workers
• Able to work alone without supervision.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.Keeping accurate and up-to-date timesheets.
Signing out supplies taken from maintenance supply.
Knowledge of proper use of floor care equipment.
Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and emptying trash and butt containers.
Stripping, scrubbing, rinsing, and refinishing and buffing floors.
Extracting and cleaning carpet.
Removing spots in carpet and on hard floors.
Cleaning entrance mats.
Washing windows, walls, ceilings, and light fixtures.
Cleaning chalkboards, marker boards, and erasers.
Cleaning and disinfecting restroom fixtures, hardware, tile, mirrors, partitions, floors, etc.
Replacing restroom supplies as necessary.
Setting up tables and chairs for classes, meetings, and other events.
Loading and unloading supplies and equipment.
Knowing location and proper use of fire fighting equipment.
Being responsible for the security of buildings and contents.
Checking that all students are out, lights are off, and windows and doors are locked and the building is secure before leaving.
Opening the buildings for classes when assigned.
Performing security check during weekends and holidays.
Cleaning all tools, equipment, and supplies after each use and storing them in their proper place.
Removing snow as needed.
Spreading ice melt on sidewalks as needed.
Following instructions for proper use of cleaning supplies.
Taking down and folding the flags.
Turning on or off the heating/cooling equipment when assigned.
Putting away school vehicles in the evenings when assigned.
Supervising part-time employees that may be assigned.
Keeping the Evening Custodian/Supervisor and/or Director of Physical Facilities informed of incidents requiring action and/or repair.
Serving on college committees.
Any other duties as assigned by the Evening Custodian/Supervisor or the Director of Physical Facilities..

WAGE/SALARY RANGE: Base wage for applicants meeting minimum qualifications is $10.20 per hour ($1.00 per hour shift differential for hours worked between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.)

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: Applications accepted until the position is filled.

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