Custodian

Vermont State; Town of Vermont (WI); On-site; USD 24,796 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Waiver Vermont State Colleges

Tuition Waiver UVM for dependents

Job summary

Vermont State Colleges in Randolph, VT is seeking a full-time Custodian to lead a small custodial crew and oversee housekeeping for campus buildings, including residence halls, classrooms, and offices.

The role includes performing routine cleaning, coordinating event setup, and assisting with maintenance tasks. A high school education and 1–2 years of custodial experience are required, with a valid driver's license and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school education desirable.
• One to two years of relevant commercial/institutional custodial experience.
• Physical ability to do heavy custodial work and lift 50 pounds.
• Good basic supervisory skills.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain assigned college buildings including residence halls, offices, classrooms, and meeting rooms.
• Lead a small custodial/housekeeping crew, train new staff, assign work, and monitor progress.
• Coordinate specialized custodial tasks (floor refinishing, carpet shampooing) and basic maintenance (plumbing, electrical, heating).
• Support conference/event activities, set up AV equipment, and liaise with Conference Coordinator.
• Maintain safety standards, perform quality control inspections, and report facility problems.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Physical ability

Valid Driver's License

Education

High school education

Job description

## CustodianApplylocations: Randolph, VTtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 8 Days Agojob requisition id: R-2026161**BASIC FUNCTION** Clean and perform routine housekeeping and maintenance of campus buildings, including residence halls, classrooms, and administrative offices. Serve as a team leader for a small crew of custodial/housekeeping staff, and/or coordinate/carry out a specialized custodial/maintenance function. Function as a Lead in the absence of the supervisor. Responsible for overseeing the department’s role in the conference/event activities. **CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES** Responsible for the cleaning and general upkeep of assigned college buildings such as residence halls, offices, classrooms, meeting rooms, kitchens, laundry rooms etc. Duties include cleaning floors and stairwells by vacuuming, sweeping, dust moping, washing, striping, waxing and buffing etc. Wash and clean items such as windows, walls, chalkboards, trash cans, furniture, appliances etc. Dust furniture, fixtures, woodwork, blinds, drapes etc. Clean, maintain and stock bathrooms including changing and cleaning shower curtains. Water plants, hang pictures and perform other task related to the general appearance and upkeep of the building or area. Perform routine maintenance on plumbing, electrical, heating and ventilating systems. Examples include the cleaning and minor repairing of air vents and drains, plunging toilets, replacing light bulbs, etc. Empty trash/recycle receptacles, move trash and recyclables, pick up, distribute and store supplies, pick up litter in and around buildings, remove snow and salt around building entrances. Move furniture, appliances and other items such as tables, chairs, desk, beds, mattresses, dressers, stoves, refrigerators, and other items. May need to arrange items in residence halls, classrooms, offices, meeting rooms etc. Serve as a team leader and resource for a small crew of custodial/housekeeping staff. In the absence of the Custodian/Housekeeper Supervisor, serve as the Lead for department. Train new employees; issue daily work assignments; monitor work in progress and check completed work; assist staff with problems or unusual situations; handle minor personnel problems; report significant personnel problems to Custodial/Housekeeping Supervisor. Coordinate and carry out a specialized custodial/maintenance function, such as refinishing floors and shampooing carpets, minor painting, as capable repair and maintain equipment such as vacuums and other equipment. Perform special swimming pool related maintenance tasks including vacuuming, cleaning pool and related areas, chemical regulation, backwashing and the like. Keep athletic areas and locker rooms clean. Do gym/sport equipment set-up and take-down. Contribute to a clean and safe work environment by using appropriate cleaning/safety procedures, equipment and supplies. Exposure to cleaning/workplace chemicals, body fluids and other workplace hazards. Perform regular quality control inspections, preventive maintenance; report facility problems and deficiencies. Conference/Event duties include extensive contact with Conference Coordinator, daily depending on the level of activity. Audio visual equipment set-up and troubleshooting as needed. Make sure plans for activities are followed. Oversee Custodian/housekeeping staff as needed and make sure that the clean and set-up functions are carries out and done according to schedule and instructions. Keep supervisor informed of problems and request assistance as needed. Perform related duties as assigned. **SUPERVISION RECEIVED** Direct supervision is received from the Custodial Supervisor. **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS*** High school education desirable. One to two years of relevant commercial/institutional custodial experience.* Physical ability to do heavy custodial work and lift 50 pounds.* Good basic supervisory skills.* Valid Driver's License.**Benefits Package*** Medical Insurance* Dental Insurance* Vision Insurance* Retirement Plan* Tuition Waiver to Vermont State Colleges* Tuition Waiver to UVM\* for dependent children* Employee Assistance Program* Long Term Disability* 14 Paid Holidays* Medical, Personal, and Vacation LeaveScheduled Hours Weekly:37.5Budgeted Wage for this Position:$18.50 per hour.Exempt Status:Non-ExemptGrade:S06Job Posting Responsibilities:Unit Determination:VSC Staff Federation - Vermont State Employees Association**This general outline illustrates the type of work that characterizes the job classification. It is not an all-encompassing statement of the specific duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of individual positions assigned to the classification.***VSC values individual differences that can be engaged in the service of learning. Diverse experiences from people of varied backgrounds inform and enrich our community. VSC welcomes all qualified applications, including those from historically marginalized and underrepresented populations. VSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, in compliance with ADA requirements, and will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant. Please contact Human Resources for assistance with accommodations at [e-mail].*All new full-time employees and certain part-time employees will be subject to a criminal background check. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the satisfactory results of this check.