What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian position at Cottey College?
Title: Custodian
Date: August 2025
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Reports to: Housekeeping Supervisor
Job Summary: Performs cleaning tasks and operations of various cleaning equipment to care for and maintain buildings and related facilities; and performs related work as required.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Sweeps, mops, strips, seals, waxes, and polishes floors.
- Washes windows, walls, woodwork, and doors.
- Moves and arranges furniture and equipment.
- Cleans carpets.
- Sets up and takes down tables and chairs for special events.
- Removes trash.
- Replaces light bulbs.
- Maintains custodial equipment.
- Delivers cleanings supplies and other product.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of modern methods, materials, and equipment used in custodial work.
- Knowledge of safe work practices.
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.
- Ability to read and write at the level required for successful job performance.
- Skill to clean and care for assigned areas and equipment.
- Ability to operate cleaning equipment.
- Skills to use a variety of custodial materials.
- Ability to set work priorities and work independently in the absence of supervision.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Ability to lift up to 100 lbs. and work from 30 ft. heights.
Credentials and Experience
- High school graduate or GED equivalent.
- One year's experience in janitorial work desirable.
Special Requirements
- Any combination of education and experience providing skills and knowledge needed for performance of required duties.
- Class E or higher chauffeur's license.