3rd Shift Custodian

Hillsdale College; Hillsdale (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillsdale College is seeking a Custodian to support the Custodial Services team. Under supervision, you will perform manual cleaning and maintenance duties to provide a clean, safe environment across campus buildings.

Responsibilities include cleaning restrooms, floors, windows, and furniture; replacing lights; maintaining supplies, processing work orders, and reporting deficiencies. The role requires physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and compliance with safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience or knowledge to perform job duties is required.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize restroom fixtures, hardware, tile, mirrors, partitions, floors, and the like, replacing restroom supplies as needed.
• Dust, sweep, vacuum, and/or mop floors; scrub/strip, extract, bonnet and maintain floors.
• Wash and clean windows, furniture.
• Replace light bulbs and fluorescent tubes up to 6 feet high with safety training.
• Maintain building supply inventory and fulfill work orders and time entry reports.
• Identify repairs and report deficiencies; respond to safety concerns.
• Ensure building security and check for fire hazards.
• Snow removal from entrances and steps.
• Attend Environmental Health and Safety trainings.
• Assist in special furniture set-ups for college events.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Superintendent of Custodial Services, the Custodian performs a variety of manual custodial and maintenance duties to provide a clean, orderly, and safe environment. Performs related work as required. Demonstrates responsible use of proper cleaning methods and materials in performing duties.

Essential Job Functions

• Clean and sanitize restroom fixtures, hardware, tile, mirrors, partitions, floors, and the like, replacing restroom supplies as needed, including locker rooms if an assigned building.
• Dust, sweep, vacuum, and/or mop floors as necessary. Scrub/strip, extract, bonnet and maintain floors.
• Wash and clean windows/windowsills/window treatments.
• Clean furniture.
• Replace light bulbs and fluorescent tubes as needed (not exceeding 6 feet in height without Fall Protection training).
• Clean all tools, supplies, and equipment after each use and store them in the proper place.
• Maintain building supply inventory, email notification, submit/fulfill work orders, and time entry reports.
• Identify necessary repairs to facilities and/or equipment, taking time to fix and/or reporting any deficiencies to the appropriate person(s). Respond to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. property damage, vandalism, alarms, etc.), taking appropriate action.
• Maintain the security of the building(s). Turn off lights when not in use, secure windows/doors per building needs, and check the entire building for fire hazards.
• Sweep exterior walkways. Remove snow from entrances and steps of buildings (reasonable distance).
• Adhere to established safety and health procedures and practices to prevent injury and illness for self and others.
• Attend all Environmental Health and Safety trainers to ensure safe operations.
• Assist in special furniture set-ups for college-sponsored functions.
• Relieve, assist, or fill in temporarily on other jobs as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience

A High School Diploma or GED is required.

Prior experience or knowledge sufficient to demonstrate the ability to perform the job successfully is also required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move self in different positions to accomplish tasks.
• Ability to safely lift, push, and pull or otherwise move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to operate mechanical cleaning equipment as required.
• Potential for occupational exposure to blood, body fluids, or other infectious/hazardous materials.