What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian position at Inside Higher Ed?
Description
Performs varied and routine tasks involved in cleaning and maintenance of buildings. Does related work as required.
This position will typically work 5:00am to 1:00pm.
Examples of Duties
COVID-19 vaccination is a requirement for all positions at Rowan College of South Jersey. New hires are expected to be fully vaccinated before beginning work at the College. For more information about RCSJ’s vaccine requirements, visit the RCSJ Coronavirus Updates website for the latest information. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical activity of the position: Stooping
Kneeling
Crouching
Reaching
Standing
Waking
Pushing
Pulling
Lifting
Talking
Hearing
Repetitive motion of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers such as picking, pinching, typingPhysical requirements of the position:Medium work- exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly Visual acuity requirements of the position:The worker is required to have close visual acuity
Performs varied and routine tasks involved in cleaning and maintenance of buildings. Does related work as required.
This position will typically work 5:00am to 1:00pm.
Examples of Duties
- Performs regular custodial duties in assigned area(s) of building(s).
- Accept instructions from head custodian/supervisor verbally or in writing.
- Washes and cleans windows and floors. Strips, waxes and maintains tile floors.
- Dusts desks, tables, chairs, and other furniture.
- Vacuums and, when necessary, cleans carpets.
- Empties trash.
- Keeps restrooms and lavatories supplied with towels, tissue, and soap.
- Provide services as necessary to support curricular and extracurricular events and activities.
- Projects a positive image for the College with his/her team, whenever the public, guests or visitors are in the building
- Reports needed repairs to his/her supervisor.
- Moves furniture when necessary for cleaning purposes or rearrangement of rooms.
- Supplements grounds staff as essential personnel with snow removal in general care and maintenance of outdoor areas as required.
- Assists in basic maintenance repairs and tasks as needed.
- Performs other related work as required.
- Formal secondary education (high school diploma or GED preferable)
- Six (6) months of related work experience
- Must possess and maintain a valid license
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Ability to climb ladders
COVID-19 vaccination is a requirement for all positions at Rowan College of South Jersey. New hires are expected to be fully vaccinated before beginning work at the College. For more information about RCSJ’s vaccine requirements, visit the RCSJ Coronavirus Updates website for the latest information. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical activity of the position: Stooping
Kneeling
Crouching
Reaching
Standing
Waking
Pushing
Pulling
Lifting
Talking
Hearing
Repetitive motion of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers such as picking, pinching, typingPhysical requirements of the position:Medium work- exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly Visual acuity requirements of the position:The worker is required to have close visual acuity
