What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian position at Douglas Education Center?
**Job Title: Custodian**
Position Summary
Douglas Education Center is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented **Full-Time Custodian** to join our facilities team. This role is essential in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment across multiple campus buildings and student housing. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, reliable, and capable of working independently or collaboratively. **Previous cleaning experience is required.**
Experience, Skills & Requirements
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**Cleaning & Facility Upkeep**
Our mission is to provide students with a quality education that prepares them for success in their chosen fields, while also supporting employers with well-trained professionals. We are proud to be a school with a diverse staff and student body, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone is welcomed, respected, and empowered to thrive.
Position Summary
Douglas Education Center is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented **Full-Time Custodian** to join our facilities team. This role is essential in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment across multiple campus buildings and student housing. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, reliable, and capable of working independently or collaboratively. **Previous cleaning experience is required.**
Experience, Skills & Requirements
- Valid and current PA driver's license
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- Must have strong attention to detail and time management
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Work ethic, reliability, dependable, punctual, and proactive mind set needed
- Must demonstrates a strong commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information
- Safe handling and application of cleaning agents and maintenance chemicals
- Knowledgeable in the proper use of disinfectants across facilities, classrooms, and student housing
- Experience in carpentry, plumbing, heating, electrical, mechanical, and painting work to assist the Maintenance Technicians is a plus!
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Background Check & Drug Test Required
**Cleaning & Facility Upkeep**
- Clean and maintain buildings, including offices, classrooms, and student housing
- Gather and empty trash and recyclable
- Service, clean, and restock restrooms
- Clean and polish furniture and fixtures
- Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors
- Dust furniture, walls, machines, and equipment
- Steam-clean or shampoo carpets, sweep, mop and vacuum
- Move furniture, equipment, and supplies
- Perform routine maintenance tasks (e.g., replacing light bulbs, filters, smoke detectors)
- Monitor building security and safety (e.g., locking doors, checking appliances)
- Prepare vacant student housing units for new occupancy
- Set up, arrange, and remove decorations, tables, and chairs for events and meetings
- Perform seasonal outdoor maintenance including:
- Snow removal and salting
- Lawn mowing and trimming
- Leaf and debris removal
- Full-time position, typically M-F 6:00am-2:30pm with unpaid ½ hour lunch, hours could change to non-operational hours in future
- Must be available for occasional schedule adjustments to support campus events, with advance notification
- Must be available for occasional after-hours emergency support
- Compensation commensurate with experience
- PTO
- Paid holidays
- Health and Vision Insurance
- Short Term Disability Insurance
Our mission is to provide students with a quality education that prepares them for success in their chosen fields, while also supporting employers with well-trained professionals. We are proud to be a school with a diverse staff and student body, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone is welcomed, respected, and empowered to thrive.