What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian, General, Part-Time position at Inside Higher Ed?
Applications must be submitted by 12:01 a.m., October 27, 2025.
Thank you for your interest in a career at Northcentral Technical College (NTC).
NTC offers outstanding career opportunities at our beautiful campus with state-of-the-art technology and a stimulating and diverse environment. Employees are offered an amazing Total Rewards package with competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and generous paid time off – including two paid closures for the winter holiday (Christmas – New Year) and summer (week of July 4th), for most full-time positions. NTC is “The College that Cares” and makes a difference in the lives of our employees and students.If you have the desire to help students while positively impacting the community, we’d love for you to join our team! See why our current employees did!
Starting Hourly Rate Based On Qualifications
$18.24
Job Summary
JOB SUMMARY, DESCRIPTION & QUALIFICATIONS:
Individual will perform all duties associated directly with regular cleaning of college classrooms, offices, labs, corridors, event setups, and related spaces. Light work is required with standard floor machines.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
The following duties are primarily performed and are essential for this position. Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily and successfully with or without reasonable accommodation.
Essential Functions
In limited circumstances, NTC may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position.
Education: Less than High School
Experience: <2 years
Preferred: Custodial experience
Knowledge, Skills And Ability
In order to perform the functions and responsibilities of the position (listed above) the following knowledge, skills, and abilities, including language skills, reasoning and mathematical abilities are essential.
Language Skills
Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, emails and memos; discuss information one-on-one and in small groups.
Math Skills
Ability to add and subtract numbers using basic units of measurement.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions; solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Technical Skills
Ability to navigate to and between computer applications; read/reply to emails, open/save/close files and applications; find, format and print documents; operate common office equipment.
Customer Service Skills
Ability to pleasantly initiate, maintain and end a conversation; act in a professional manner using appropriate language and body language.
Physical Requirements
Carrying/Lifting 10-25lbs: High
Carrying/Lifting 25-50lbs: Medium
Carrying/Lifting >50lbs: Low
Sitting: Low
Standing/Walking/Climbing: High
Squatting/Crouching/Kneeling/Bending: High
Repetitive Hand/Foot Movement: High
Pushing/Pulling/Reaching Above Shoulder: High
Work Environment
Indoor/Office Work Environment: High
Outdoor Weather Conditions: High
Irritated or Agitated Individuals: Low
Hostile or Violent Individuals: N/A
Hazardous Fumes/Odors/Toxic Chemicals: Medium
Confined Spaces (as identified by OSHA): N/A
Work-Related Travel: Low
Smell Requirement: Medium
Specific Vision: High
Hearing: Low
Taste: N/A
Thank you for your interest in a career at Northcentral Technical College (NTC).
NTC offers outstanding career opportunities at our beautiful campus with state-of-the-art technology and a stimulating and diverse environment. Employees are offered an amazing Total Rewards package with competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and generous paid time off – including two paid closures for the winter holiday (Christmas – New Year) and summer (week of July 4th), for most full-time positions. NTC is “The College that Cares” and makes a difference in the lives of our employees and students.If you have the desire to help students while positively impacting the community, we’d love for you to join our team! See why our current employees did!
Starting Hourly Rate Based On Qualifications
$18.24
Job Summary
JOB SUMMARY, DESCRIPTION & QUALIFICATIONS:
Individual will perform all duties associated directly with regular cleaning of college classrooms, offices, labs, corridors, event setups, and related spaces. Light work is required with standard floor machines.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
The following duties are primarily performed and are essential for this position. Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily and successfully with or without reasonable accommodation.
Essential Functions
- Provide care and cleaning to tiled, carpet and concrete floors
- Scrub and sanitize bathroom sinks, toilets, fixtures, floors and walls
- Operate vacuum cleaners, carpet shampooers, scrubbing machines, buffing machines
- Clean and wash walls, windows and ceilings
- Replenish restroom supplies, papers, soaps, etc.
- Perform collection and proper disposal of trash, recyclable materials, etc.
- Removal, stripping and refinishing of floor finishes and applying of new floor finishes
- Change light bulbs
- Efficiently and safely operate and use cleaning equipment and chemicals
- Regularly service and clean machines used in care of building
- Set up and move furniture and equipment for special events
- Safely climb step ladders to perform custodial duties
- Comply with safety requirements and report any unsafe conditions or unsafe equipment to supervisor
- Perform building and security functions (i.e. locking and unlocking doors, building lighting, room checks. etc.)
- Comply and assist management in emergencies
- Provide prompt, correct responses to stakeholders and customers
- On-the-job training of part-time/workers/program workers/new hires.
- In threatening weather assist in directing customers to secure locations.
- Substitute for absent employees.
- Shovel snow by assigned entrances.
- Drive College vehicles locally for equipment and supply pick up.
- Cleaning
In limited circumstances, NTC may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position.
Education: Less than High School
Experience: <2 years
Preferred: Custodial experience
Knowledge, Skills And Ability
In order to perform the functions and responsibilities of the position (listed above) the following knowledge, skills, and abilities, including language skills, reasoning and mathematical abilities are essential.
Language Skills
Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, emails and memos; discuss information one-on-one and in small groups.
Math Skills
Ability to add and subtract numbers using basic units of measurement.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions; solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Technical Skills
Ability to navigate to and between computer applications; read/reply to emails, open/save/close files and applications; find, format and print documents; operate common office equipment.
Customer Service Skills
Ability to pleasantly initiate, maintain and end a conversation; act in a professional manner using appropriate language and body language.
Physical Requirements
Carrying/Lifting 10-25lbs: High
Carrying/Lifting 25-50lbs: Medium
Carrying/Lifting >50lbs: Low
Sitting: Low
Standing/Walking/Climbing: High
Squatting/Crouching/Kneeling/Bending: High
Repetitive Hand/Foot Movement: High
Pushing/Pulling/Reaching Above Shoulder: High
Work Environment
Indoor/Office Work Environment: High
Outdoor Weather Conditions: High
Irritated or Agitated Individuals: Low
Hostile or Violent Individuals: N/A
Hazardous Fumes/Odors/Toxic Chemicals: Medium
Confined Spaces (as identified by OSHA): N/A
Work-Related Travel: Low
Smell Requirement: Medium
Specific Vision: High
Hearing: Low
Taste: N/A
Salary : $18