What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian position at Blackfeet Community College?
Department
Facilities
Personnel Definition
Regular Full-Time
Term of Employment
12 months/year, 26 pay periods
FLSA
Non-exempt
Supervision Received
The levels of supervision received (chain of command) are:
Custodial Manager
Facilities Director
Supervision Exercised
None
General Statement of Duties
The Custodial Worker is responsible for performing custodial duties to ensure the cleanliness, sanitation, and safety of all college facilities. This position plays a vital role in maintaining a healthy and welcoming environment that supports the educational mission of Blackfeet Community College. The Custodial Worker will follow health and safety protocols to contribute to a safe learning environment and will work under the supervision of the Custodial Manager. Duties include routine cleaning, sanitizing, waste removal, and responding to special cleaning needs as they arise. This position will adhere to Blackfeet Community College's mission, vision, and core themes.
Specific Area of Duties
Clean classrooms, offices, hallways, lobbies, restrooms, elevators, stairways, and other work areas.
Sweep, mop, wax, and polish floors.
Clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and draperies.
Dust furniture and equipment.
Polish metalwork.
Wash walls, ceiling, and woodwork.
Wash windows, door panels, and sills.
Empty wastebaskets; transport trash and waste to disposal area.
Clean and disinfect toilets and urinals.
Clean sinks, countertops, mirrors, soap dispensers, and all wall-mounted fixtures.
Replenish bathroom supplies.
Wash all tables and desks, and clean whiteboards.
Clean and polish lighting fixtures and trim
Report the need for major repairs to Facilities Director.
Keep the janitor room neat, orderly, and stocked, and report supply needs to the Custodial Manager.
Assist in control of health issues related to cleanliness and sanitation.
Report safety issues to Facilities Director.
Other duties necessary to the function of BCC, as needed.
Qualifications
Minimum of a high school diploma or GED required
Minimum of one-year custodial experience required
Right to Know Law certification preferred
Bloodborne Pathogens certification preferred
Valid Montana driver's license required
Knowledge, SkillsAbilities Required
Knowledge Required:
Knowledge of cleaning procedures, cleaning solutions, and be alert to hazards.
Knowledge of the proper use and minor repair of cleaning implements such as mops, floor wax machine, buffers, auto scrubbers, etc.
Abilities Required:
Ability to follow oral or written instructions.
Ability to assist in keeping the college and campus clean, orderly and safe.
Ability to organize schedule, products and tools to make efficient use of time.
Complexity
This position is required to have knowledge of proper use of machines, mixing formulas, use of chemicals, knowledge of products and equipment related to floor care.
Personal Contacts
Has contact with personnel in all departments, students, Board of Trustees, Blackfeet Tribal departments and programs staff, and other related entities and persons that are necessary to contact to conduct the day-to-day business operations of the Custodial Department.
Physical Demands
Physical effort required by the job includes standing, stooping, pulling, pushing, and lifting objects (10 to 50 pounds).
Guidelines
This position will be guided by:
Position Description
BCC Policies and Procedures Manuals
BCC Catalog
All applicable college, tribal, and federal policies, procedures, laws, rules and regulations.