What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian position at Nebraska State College System?
Nature of Work
Routine custodial work in cleaning and performing related tasks. Work is generally performed in accordance with established procedures and sanitary standards, which may vary depending upon location.
Performs preventative/routine maintenance, minor repairs, and grounds keeping tasks.
Performs preventative/routine maintenance, minor repairs, and grounds keeping tasks.
Examples of Work Performed
Sweeps, dusts, mops, strips and waxes floors; shampoos carpets and upholstered furniture; may perform emergency and special setup or cleanup functions; maintains security by keeping doors and windows locked after hours; may be required to lock/unlock buildings, doors, meeting rooms and classrooms.
Washes walls, woodwork, baseboards, windows, blinds and furniture; cleans classroom backboards/dry erase boards; dusts, polishes and wipes furniture, woodwork, baseboards, doors and light fixtures; moves furniture and equipment as directed.
Cleans sinks, basins, toilets, urinals, bathtubs and showers; replenishes bathroom supplies; unplugs traps and drains; collects and disposes of trash; operates vacuums, scrubbers, buffers and other mechanical or power cleaners; may change light bulbs, fuses and heating and air conditioning filters; check buildings and report maintenance needs, lighting or equipment problems to supervisor.
Patch, paint and finish walls, trim and woodwork as directed.
Cleans and maintains general cleaning equipment and materials; replenishes and distributes cleaning supplies as required; cares for plants in and around campus buildings as assigned
Washes walls, woodwork, baseboards, windows, blinds and furniture; cleans classroom backboards/dry erase boards; dusts, polishes and wipes furniture, woodwork, baseboards, doors and light fixtures; moves furniture and equipment as directed.
Cleans sinks, basins, toilets, urinals, bathtubs and showers; replenishes bathroom supplies; unplugs traps and drains; collects and disposes of trash; operates vacuums, scrubbers, buffers and other mechanical or power cleaners; may change light bulbs, fuses and heating and air conditioning filters; check buildings and report maintenance needs, lighting or equipment problems to supervisor.
Patch, paint and finish walls, trim and woodwork as directed.
Cleans and maintains general cleaning equipment and materials; replenishes and distributes cleaning supplies as required; cares for plants in and around campus buildings as assigned
Required Qualifications
None
Preferred Qualifications
The qualified individual must possess any minimum level of education that provides the required skills, knowledge and ability needed to perform the assigned work including sufficient strength to perform assigned cleaning tasks. Knowledge of proper cleaning methods, procedures and materials and the use and care of cleaning equipment and supplies is preferred. Successful candidate should possess basic computer skills.
Physical Demands
Ability to work in extreme hot or cold; bend, crouch and climb; assist in safe lifting in excess of 75 pounds; and, sufficient strength to perform assigned tasks.
License and Certification Requirements
Six months to one year of previous experience in custodial work.
Other Requirements
Valid driver’s license is required.
Hours of work will be Mon-Fri, 6am – 3pm, with occasional Saturday work required. Performs a variety of custodial tasks within an assigned area or building, including but not limited to sweeping, dusting, mopping, vacuuming, stripping and waxing flooring, cleaning classrooms, and restroom areas. Work is generally performed in accordance with established procedures and sanitary standards, which may vary depending upon location, with specific instructions provided for unusual problems.
Hours of work will be Mon-Fri, 6am – 3pm, with occasional Saturday work required. Performs a variety of custodial tasks within an assigned area or building, including but not limited to sweeping, dusting, mopping, vacuuming, stripping and waxing flooring, cleaning classrooms, and restroom areas. Work is generally performed in accordance with established procedures and sanitary standards, which may vary depending upon location, with specific instructions provided for unusual problems.
Salary Information
2,956.92
FTE
1
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Union Status
NAPE
Number of Vacancies
1
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
PS1646P
Desired Start Date
Open Date
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
General Information
PSC’s “Campus of a Thousand Oaks,” an arboretum campus, is nestled in historic southeast Nebraska. The state’s first college, Peru State provides students of all backgrounds access to engaging educational experiences to strengthen and enrich communities, Nebraska and the world. PSC is a member institution of the Nebraska State College System. For more information, visit www.peru.edu or call 1-800-742-4412.
EEO Statement
The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment. Each College has designated an individual to coordinate the Colleges’ non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinators assigned at each College and identified on each College website.
Veteran Statement
This position is subject to Veterans Preference.