What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian I position at Kansas City Kansas Community College?
JOB CLASSIFICATION
Pay grade level: Grade 8
Compensation: $31,479 - $43,283. Compensation will be commensurate with education and experience.
Employee category: Staff
Department: Facility Services
Reports to: Custodial Manager
FLSA status: Non-Exempt
Job Code: FF048FTNCU1
Location: Primarily Main Campus , but any other college location as assigned by the appropriate administrator
Summary
The Custodian I perform tasks needed and assigned that relate to the cleaning and maintenance of the buildings and grounds.
Position Description
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, such as the ability to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to focus. This position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
WORK SCHEDULE
Must be able to work a variable schedule/hour to meet operational needs. Sunday 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9:00 PM-5:30 AM
To Apply
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Pay grade level: Grade 8
Compensation: $31,479 - $43,283. Compensation will be commensurate with education and experience.
Employee category: Staff
Department: Facility Services
Reports to: Custodial Manager
FLSA status: Non-Exempt
Job Code: FF048FTNCU1
Location: Primarily Main Campus , but any other college location as assigned by the appropriate administrator
Summary
The Custodian I perform tasks needed and assigned that relate to the cleaning and maintenance of the buildings and grounds.
Position Description
- Cleans assigned facilities, classrooms, offices, restrooms, common areas, gym, halls, etc.
- Drives company vehicles on campus to move equipment, supplies, recyclables, trash, and to refuel fleet.
- Restocks dispensers, pulls trash and recycling materials daily.
- Prepares, provides coverage, and performs the clean-up of facilities for classes, conferences, and events.
- Knowledge of cleaning procedures, chemicals, supplies, and equipment used for floor care and custodial work.
- Ability to read and understand written directions for the mixing, dilutions, and use of hazardous chemicals.
- Ability to be on time for assigned schedule, on call 24/7 for emergencies, and work holidays if needed.
- Ability to work well with others, with minimal supervision, and overnight in buildings by yourself.
- Ability to adjust schedule, respond, and complete tasks for different types of customer service requests.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Follow written and oral instructions.
- Read simple diagrams.
- Knowledge of and ability to use grounds tools and equipment.
- Attention to detail to maintain a clean and healthy building.
- Ability to use basic custodial and related tools (e.g., vacuum, broom, mop, and bucket).
- Ability to read and understand material and product data sheets and the safe use of them.
- Occupational hazards and safe working practices.
- Reading and Writing skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with students, staff, and members of the public.
- Significant climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions.
- Ability to lift weights up to 50 lbs. individually and greater weights with assistance.
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- One (1) year of experience in a position working with customers and meeting deadlines.
- A valid driver’s license and a clear motor vehicle record.
- One (1) year of experience in general custodial work.
- One (1) year of floor care experience.
- Custodial experience in an educational setting.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Physical ability sufficient to lift 50 lbs. of material and carry several feet.
- Physical ability to work around the clock.
- Physical ability sufficient to work in extreme temperature ranges.
- Hearing ability sufficient to notice alarms and mechanical malfunctions.
- Visual ability sufficient to drive vehicles.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, such as the ability to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to focus. This position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
WORK SCHEDULE
Must be able to work a variable schedule/hour to meet operational needs. Sunday 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9:00 PM-5:30 AM
To Apply
Visit and click on for a list of available positions.
- Read the job announcement carefully noting the initial screening date, minimum qualifications, and required information. Note that information contained in your application materials will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Make sure you complete/submit all the documents listed as required.
- If the position lists a required transcript (during the application process) unofficial transcripts may be submitted. However, please note that upon selection for hire, you will be required to submit official transcripts.
- Ensure that your transcripts show that a degree was awarded or conferred if you are stating that it is your highest level of education completed. If you certify your level of education and it cannot be verified from your transcript(s), your application may not be referred to the selection committee.
- Foreign degrees are acceptable provided they have been translated and/or shown to have equivalency to a United States: Associate, Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate level degree.
- Documentation verifying completion of a degree, course work within a discipline, or other educational criteria should be electronically attached (uploaded) to your application.
- Three (3) professional references with phone number and email addresses are required.
- A college selection committee is responsible for application review and interviews. The final candidate(s) selected to be hired will be made by the hiring manager.
- Successful completion of a background check on all persons recommended for employment is required Individual hiring departments may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process.
- This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities
Salary : $31,479 - $43,283
