What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian position at College of Southern Idaho?
POSITION PURPOSE
- Performs various duties and tasks affecting the interior environment of college facilities, with the primary responsibility to keep building interiors tidy, clean, and sanitary.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Clean, sanitize, and polish bath, lavatory, shower, and sink fixtures
- Dust, wash, and sponge mop
- Sanitize and/or clean furniture, woodwork, walls, windows, and glass items
- Dust shades and covers on light fixtures
- Replace light bulbs
- Remove waste and debris from areas
- Sweep, vacuum, and shampoo carpet
- Strip, wax, and buff tile floors
- Move furniture
- Maintain pertinent cleaning logs and records
- Submit maintenance repair requests and work orders
- Exercise reason and judgement to complete duties and assignments. Effectively solve work related problems.
- Occasionally direct the duties of a work study/student
- Other activities are necessary to keep assigned work area tidy, clean, and sanitary
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor
SPECIFIC SKILLS REQUIRED
- Show a welcoming and helpful attitude to all students, employees, and community members that use College buildings.
- Effectively communicate with supervisor, coworkers, and others to the extent required to safely complete work tasks.
- Develop professional relationships with coworkers and avoid conflict.
- Be honest and trustworthy (Employee will have access to secure areas and other people’s personal property).
- Be proactive and self-directed with work tasks.
- Use reason and judgment to effectively solve work related problems.
- Adapt, with minimal or no advance notice, to changes in procedures and practices as is required to support the mission of the College.
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE REQUIRED
- Operate heavy-duty, high-speed vacuums, rug shampooers, strippers, and floor polishers.
- Perform minor maintenance of custodial equipment using small hand tools.
EDUCATION / TRAINING PREFERRED
- Previous work experience as a custodian/janitor is a plus.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Basic math skills.
- Communicate effectively in oral and written English.
WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS
- Five eight-hour shifts totaling 40 hours per work week
- May be required to work early morning shifts or late night shifts
- Must be able to work for several hours standing
- Most tasks are performed indoors, in conditioned and heated spaces. Will occasionally work in mechanical and utility rooms. Occasional outside work such as carrying trash to dumpsters, cleaning windows, and clearing leaves and debris from entryways.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Tuition assistance for yourself and your immediate family here at CSI, reciprocal agreements for tuition assistance for you at Lewis-Clark State College and Idaho State University.
- Free Gym/Recreation center membership for you and your family.
- Discounted athletic events.
- Discounted Herrett Center events and shows.
- Medical – Select Health
- Dental – Delta Dental/Willamette
- Vision – Ameritas/VSP
- Retirement plan with the following contribution rates.
- Employee Contribution: 7.18%
- Employer Contribution: 11.96%
The College of Southern Idaho is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to cultivating and sustaining an environment in which our employees and learners thrive. The College prohibits discrimination on the basis of any legally protected status.