Custodian

Function – Scope Statement:

Ensure cleanliness of campus buildings. Provide building maintenance support.  Carries out minor maintenance and seasonal duties as assigned.

Ensure cleanliness of campus buildings (75%)

1. Performs and coordinates daily, weekly, monthly and annual scheduled cleaning tasks. These tasks may include but are not limited to: sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, washing surfaces/windows/walls, dusting, cleaning/sanitizing, stocking supplies, trash/recycling removal, washing/laundering.
2. Clean assigned buildings on a daily basis, including common areas, individual rooms, and restrooms according to established procedures. 
3. May be involved in supervising student cleaners. 
4. Communicates with co-workers by reporting on cleaning activities during shifts. 

Provides building maintenance support (15%) 

1. Performs minor maintenance tasks.  These tasks may include but are not limited to: identifying and repairing leaks, repairing and replacing faucets and fixtures, changing lighting and ballasts, repairing or replacing electrical components, repairing or replacing low-voltage security devices and batteries, installing office equipment and furniture, repairing walls, maintaining doors and locksets.  
2. Performs grounds maintenance activities associated with the sidewalks, plantings.  These tasks may include but are not limited to mowing grass, weeding, and watering, fertilizing, removing snow and ice.  
3. Communicates with co-workers by reporting on issues or activity during shifts. 

Other duties as assigned (10%) 

1. Assists in setup or takedown of equipment for meetings, events or worship services. 
2. Interacts with all facility, staff and students in a friendly, professional manner.   
3. Report items needing repair or maintenance as observed during daily duties. 
4. Completes other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications: 

• 1-2 years of janitorial or equivalent work experience preferred
• Availability for occasional weekend work
• Demonstrated work ethic and ability to work independently
• Able to work as part of a team and take direction
• Ability to relate well to people of all ages and backgrounds.
• Able to lift 25-50 pounds on a regular basis

Preferred Knowledge and Skills: 

• High school diploma (or equivalent). 
• Basic understanding of computers. 
• Good communication skills. 
• Basic use of hand and power tools. 
• Math skills sufficient to use a tape measure, calculate cleaning solutions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and 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 regularly required to walk, bend over; frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and required to talk, hear, and see with the ability to focus. Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time. Ability to perform heavy physical work, frequently lifting or moving more than 50 pounds. Dexterity and hand/eye coordination necessary to safely use a ladder, operate hand tools, power tools and equipment. Ability to move throughout the buildings and grounds areas, with time spent working indoors and outdoors in varying weather and temperature conditions.

DISCLAIMER 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.