Custodian

St. Louis Community College; Ferguson (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Custodian to maintain the cleanliness and safety of campus buildings. This role involves performing essential janitorial duties, ensuring that all areas are clean and well-maintained. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail and a commitment to safety practices. As part of a respected community college, you will have opportunities for growth and access to a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement matching. Join a team that values diversity and inclusion while making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Waivers

Professional Development

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience in general cleaning and janitorial duties.
• Knowledge of safety practices in custodial work.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning and janitorial duties to maintain cleanliness.
• Assist in arranging furniture and equipment for events.
• Report safety hazards and maintenance deficiencies.

Skills

Janitorial Skills

Attention to Detail

Safety Awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cleaning Equipment

Job description

Title: Custodian

Employee Classification: Physical Plant - F/T

Department: Housekeeping

Salary Range: 17.87

Who we are:

We are not-for-profit: St. Louis Community college (STLCC) is a non-profit institution dedicated to empowering students, expanding minds, and changing lives. Employees are committed to strengthening the St. Louis community with inclusive and transformative education.

We are a respected employer: For 60 years, STLCC has served the St. Louis community, expanding to 4 main campuses, 2 education centers, 2 workforce training centers, and 5 centers of excellence. More than one-half of the households in St. Louis have at least one member who has taken classes at STLCC.

We make an impact in the community: Through credit courses, continuing education, and workforce development programs, STLCC annually serves nearly 69,000 students. More than 80% of career and technical graduates employed in their fields or continue their education at four-year institutions within six months of graduation. STLCC sends more transfer students to Missouri's four-year colleges/universities than anyone else.

We value Diversity, equity & inclusion: STLCC is committed to fostering an atmosphere of appreciation for all people, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or class.

What you get:

Benefits package [for full-time employees]: STLCC offers one of the best benefit packages in the St. Louis area. As a STLCC employee you will have access to a 100% match on your contribution to retirement, two health insurance plans options that are no cost to the employee - including an HSA option, low-cost life insurance with a 3x salary benefit, and other low-cost benefits including dental, vision, AD&D, ST LT disability insurance.

Opportunity to grow: Over half of our employees have served the college for more than 12 years, exploring different career paths and advancing to higher level positions.

Education & training opportunities: STLCC offers tuition waivers for employees [full-time and part-time] + their dependents. Full-time employees can take advantage of tuition reimbursement for other institutions after just 6 months of service, and an annual professional development allotment.

Work/life balance: Full-time STLCC employees have access to a generous time off package, including holidays, vacation, personal days, medical leave, and other leave options. Our holiday schedule even includes a paid winter holiday at the end of the calendar year.

Commitment to wellness: STLCC HR boasts a dedicated health and wellness specialist who is enthusiastic about creating a culture of wellness throughout the College. With access to college wellness vendors, employees are educated, motivated, and rewarded for healthy behaviors. STLCC employees and anyone living in their household also have access to an employee assistance program (EAP) that can help them with virtually any life need.

The basics of this position:

Performs duties necessary to maintain cleanliness of campus buildings; assists in arranging furniture and equipment; maintains equipment and materials.

What you'll do:

• * Performs general cleaning and janitorial duties to maintain cleanliness of campus buildings.
  * Assists in cleaning and sanitizing restrooms, classrooms, and other assigned areas. May include sweeping, scrubbing, mopping, buffing and waxing floors, vacuuming and shampooing carpets, dusting and polishing furniture, woodwork and metalwork, cleaning and emptying waste receptacles, cleaning chalkboards and whiteboards, and washing windows; may clean vents and registers.
  * Moves furniture, assists with meeting setup and breakdown, risers, staging and arranging furniture and equipment for special events; may set up or take down equipment when needed.
  * Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment, supplies and materials; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
  * Assists in examining campus for safety hazards; reports safety and/or fire hazards and maintenance deficiencies to appropriate manager.
  * Reports needs and concerns to the appropriate staff, which may include submitting or recommending work orders and checking supply levels.
  * May assist Grounds during weather emergencies.
  * Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education, experience, and other requirements:

* High School Diploma or equivalent and custodial experience.
* Valid driver's license and insurance.

Preferred Qualifications:

N/A