What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian position at Jefferson College?
Position Details
Position Information
Position Title
Custodian
PIN
416000 and 398000
Classification Summary
Incumbents are responsible for providing cleaning services to the facilities by following established standards and procedures. Responsibilities may include vacuuming, mopping and dusting floors and windows; cleaning bathrooms and elevators; performing all aspects of floor care and maintenance – utilizing machines, floor strippers and polisher; providing support to event setup as needed; performing basic maintenance work; and providing support to the maintenance technicians during snow removal. In addition, incumbents also serve as a lead worker to assign work and provide work direction for temporary employees or student workers.
This position supports the Jefferson College Hillsboro campus.
This position supports the Jefferson College Hillsboro campus.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D) and six months of related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Licensing Requirements
None
Essential Job Function
These are the job duties that are required of the position.
Classification Duties
1. Perform general cleaning tasks such as vacuuming, mopping, waxing, scrubbing, and dusting floors and windows. (A1)
2. Clean bathrooms, classrooms, hallways, offices, lobbies, entry ways, elevators and other facility areas.(A1)
3. Dispose of all facility garbage and recycling by transporting materials to proper disposal areas. (A1)
4. Move, arrange, set-up, and tear down furniture and other event materials when required. (A1)
5. Stock and organize supplies and equipment to maintain inventory cleanliness and standards. (A1)
6. May provide guidance to lower level facilities positions. (A1)
7. Perform other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned.
2. Clean bathrooms, classrooms, hallways, offices, lobbies, entry ways, elevators and other facility areas.(A1)
3. Dispose of all facility garbage and recycling by transporting materials to proper disposal areas. (A1)
4. Move, arrange, set-up, and tear down furniture and other event materials when required. (A1)
5. Stock and organize supplies and equipment to maintain inventory cleanliness and standards. (A1)
6. May provide guidance to lower level facilities positions. (A1)
7. Perform other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned.
Position Duties
Multistate Employer
Employees of Jefferson College must reside in Missouri or Illinois.
Multistate Employer
Position Knowledge/Skills
Knowledge
Supervisory principles;
Basic facility cleaning techniques;
Chemicals and chemical mixtures;
Applicable tools and equipment;
Basic inventory maintenance principles;
Basic mathematical principles;
Safe work procedures.
Skills
Prioritizing and assigning work;
Cleaning and sanitizing offices, restrooms, hallways, and other facilities;
Proper handling of chemicals;
Using and caring for applicable tools and equipment;
Using custodial equipment such as vacuums and buffers;
Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and others sufficient to exchange or convey information.
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Software
High speed buffer and waxer
Low speed scrubber
Wet/dry mops
Carpet extracting machine
Various cleaning chemicals
Physical Factors
Physical Effort
Physical Effort
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Posting Information
Division
Buildings & Grounds (DIV)
Department
Finance & Administration
Reports To
Facilities Supervisor
Wage/Salary
$16.84 effective July 1
Status
Full-time
If Part-time, hours per week
If Non-exempt, work days
If Non-exempt, work hours
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S00679P
Desired Start Date
07/01/2026
Open Date
06/17/2026
Close Date
Special Instructions Summary
This position is open until filled. Review of applications will begin on June 29.
Quicklink for Internal Posting
https://jeffco.peopleadmin.com/postings/5839
EEO Statement
It is the policy of Jefferson College that no person shall, on the basis of age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status, be subject to discrimination in employment or in admission to any educational program or activity of the College. In compliance with Federal Rules and Regulations, Jefferson College has adopted a procedure for resolving complaints of discrimination. The procedure is available to any Jefferson College student, employee, or applicant who feels that he or she has been discriminated against in employment, student programs, or student activities.
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