Custodian

Valencia College

Orlando (FL)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 37,000

Full time

4 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

State medical and dental benefits

Paid life insurance premiums

Paid time off – Annual leave, holidays

Educational and professional develop.

Job summary

Valencia College is seeking three Custodians to maintain a safe and clean environment across our East Campus facilities. The role involves operating cleaning equipment, including pressure washers, and following detailed instructions to support students, faculty and staff.

Ideal candidates will have experience in similar duties, be able to read and follow directions, and communicate effectively. This onsite position offers a 7:00am–3:30pm schedule, competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
Ability to read, write, understand and follow directions; communicate effectively.
Experience in a similar duties position.
Knowledge of cleaning fluids, chemicals, cleaning tools, and equipment such as scrubbing and waxing machines.

Responsibilities

Sweep, mop, scrub, and wax floors with appropriate cleaning equipment.
Clean rest rooms, replenish supplies and maintain sanitation.
Empty wastebaskets and trash receptacles; manage debris.
Clean chalkboards, windows, walls, and light fixtures; restock supplies.
Assist in relocating furniture and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Follow instructions

Duties in similar role

Cleaning chemicals knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pressure washer

Scrubbing/waxing machines

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Our Custodial Services team is looking for three dedicated Custodians to help us maintain a safe and clean environment across our East Campus facilities. We're looking for individuals who can multitask, efficiently operate cleaning equipment (including pressure washers). Excellent communication skills are required to understand and adhere to directions. You'll play a vital role in our mission to provide comfortable environment in which our students, faculty and staff can accomplish their educational and professional goals.

The ideal candidate will have:

Ability communicate effectively
Ability to read and follow instructions and communicate effectively
Experience or working knowledge in a position with similar duties
Knowledge of and ability to use cleaning fluids, chemicals, cleaning tools, and equipment such as scrubbing and waxing machines
State Medical, dental benefits and paid life insurance premiums
Paid time off – Annual leave, spring break, winter break, and other holidays.
Educational and Professional development opportunities for you and your dependents and so much more.

Additional Information

This position operates in a fully onsite environment.
This position is eligible for Veteran’s Preference under Florida Statute 295.07(5)(a), F.S.
Please be advised that this position may be eligible for nighttime differential in accordance with Valencia College Pay policies.
Applicants must complete the entire online application and include work history, even if attaching a resume. Any incomplete applications will not be considered.
Please note that you will need to establish Florida residency within 30 days from your start date if selected for this position.
Selected candidates recommended for hire may be required to complete pre-employment screenings as a condition of employment, which may include but are not limited to: a criminal background check, drug screening, professional reference verification, and driver’s license verification. The Office of Organizational Development and Human Resources (ODHR) will confirm applicable requirements during the hiring process.

About this Position

Position Number

Position Number SE0007

Position Title

Position Title Custodian

Job Type

Job Type Staff

FT/PT

FT/PT Full-Time

Employee Class Description

Employee Class Description C2-Staff (ed. support)

General Position Description

Responsible for all cleaning duties in and around buildings according to explicit instructions.

Flexible Work Arrangement

Flexible Work Arrangement Fully On-site: Employee performs all of their job duties at a Valencia College location, with flexibility in the work schedule, if appropriate.

Grade

Grade 2021

Exemption Status

Exemption Status Non-Exempt

Posting Number

Posting Number S4116P

Location(s)

Proposed Work Schedule (Please note hours subject to change based on business needs)

Monday – Friday: 7:00am – 3:30pm

Schedules may occasionally change and/or require weekends to meet college needs. All schedule changes will be communicated in advance.

Temporary Position (Temp or Grant Funded) Details

Salary Range

Salary Range $33,800 per year

Essential Job Functions

Description of Job Function

Sweeps, dust mops, mops, scrubs, and waxes floors using appropriate cleaning and waxing equipment as required.
Sweeps, cleans, and mops rest rooms including floors, sinks, urinals, commodes, and mirrors; polishes hardware, refills soap and towel dispensers as required.
Empties wastebaskets, cigarette burns, and trash receptacles.
Cleans chalkboards, erasers, chalk troughs, and replenishes chalk.
Closes windows, turns off lights, and locks assigned areas.
Dusts furniture, window sills, and other area equipment.
Washes windows, cleans and polishes drinking fountains, and other area equipment.
Cleans cobwebs, mud, paper, and other debris from area adjacent to buildings; scrubs, and hoses corridors and walkways.
Cleans walls, ceilings, and light fixtures. Requests needed supplies and materials from supervisor.
Cleans air conditioning supply and return air grills.
Assists in relocating furniture, books, etc.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Drivers License Requirement

Drivers License Requirement Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

Required Minimum Education

Required Minimum Education High School Diploma or general educational degree (GED), or any equivalent combination of related education, training, and/or experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Field of Study

Other Required Qualifications

Required License/Certification

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education & Field of Study

Preferred Type of Experience

Experience or working knowledge in a position with similar duties.

Preferred Licenses/Certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to read, write, understand and follow directions, as well as communicate and interact effectively across the College.
Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Ability to lift objects (approximately 15-44 lbs.)
Knowledge of and ability to use cleaning fluids, chemicals, cleaning tools, and equipment such as scrubbing and waxing machines.

General Working Conditions

This job primarily operates in a professional office environment. The employee will routinely operate standard office equipment including but not limited to computers, keyboards, mouse, phones, photocopiers, printers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. Typical physical competencies include but are not limited to frequently remaining stationary, moving, reaching, positioning self and occasionally ascending/descending, lifting/moving objects weighing between 5-15 pounds. This job also entails frequently communicating, discerning and exchanging information, detecting and perceiving objects up close, at a distance, and the ability to adjust focus. Cognitive abilities include but are not limited to frequently using discretion, judgment, reasoning, memory, learning, maintaining confidentiality, comprehension, problem solving, and decision-making. The typical work environment, physical and cognitive demands listed above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The College has a process to identify and make available reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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