Custodian, First Shift

Frederick Community College; Frederick (MD); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading community college is seeking a Custodian for the first shift. The role involves maintaining a clean and safe environment for students and staff. Essential duties include housekeeping, equipment operation, and emergency response. The position offers a competitive pay range and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental and vision plans

Tuition waiver for employees and dependents

Tuition reimbursement

Generous leave benefits

Retirement plans

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Experience communicating via e-mail.

Responsibilities

• Perform housekeeping duties including sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming.
• Remove trash and recycling from buildings.
• Operate custodial equipment.

Skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Custodial equipment

Job description

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Frederick Community College provided pay range

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Base pay range

$19.00/hr - $20.90/hr

Posting Details

Position Information

Requisition Number AS851P Job Title Custodian, First Shift Pay Rate $19.00 - $20.90 hourly Position Type Support Position Summary

Position Summary

The Custodian performs housekeeping duties in accordance with established standards and instruction in order to maintain a safe, comfortable, and clean learning environment for students, staff, and the public. The Custodian works effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. This is an essential personnel position. This position must report to work or remain at work as directed to provide emergency services such as snow/ice removal or other emergency related services.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The following are the functions essential to performing this job

• Perform housekeeping duties to include, but not limited to: sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, stripping and waxing floors; vacuum & shampoo rugs and carpets; clean and dust furniture; clean and service lavatories, toilet rooms, restrooms and food service/dining areas; wash windows, window sills and frames.
• Wash and/or clean interior wall spaces by hand or with powered wall washing machines, working on ladders and scaffolding, as required.
• Remove trash and recycling from buildings.
• Operate all related custodial equipment, to include but not limited to, upright vacuum cleaners, backpack vacuum cleaners, electric buffers, and carpet extractors.
• Maintain communications via two-way radio while on campus.
• Check e-mail on a daily basis
• Remove snow and/or ice from steps, sidewalks, and parking areas using shovels snow blowers, tractors, and other snow removal equipment.
• Maintain and ensure proper use of supplies equipment and chemicals.
• Report to work, or remain at work, as directed during adverse conditions as essential personnel, even if the College is closed or delayed.
• Provide custodial coverage for weekend events as scheduled.
• Perform inspections and light maintenance, as directed.
• Assist in set-ups, loading and unloading of equipment and supplies, as necessary.
• Move heavy furniture, supplies and miscellaneous equipment, as directed.
• As a designated Essential Personnel position, the Custodians are required to report for work or remain at work as directed, even if the College is closed or delayed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Ability to lift, move, carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and ascend and descend stairs
• Experience communicating via e-mail.
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Two (2) years of commercial housekeeping experience
• Experience using equipment utilized for commercial custodial services
• Experience with the proper use and control of custodial chemicals
  
  

Work Schedule

Tuesday through Saturday 6:30am to 3:00pm

Full/Part Time Full Time Telework Eligible? No Essential Personnel? Yes

Posting Detail Information

Job Posted Date 04/15/2025 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes For Best Consideration 04/29/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants

All applications and required documents must be submitted online. Mail, e-mail, or fax submissions will not be accepted. Cover letters may be addressed to the Search Committee and should briefly address your qualifications as related to the requirements of this position.

For best consideration, applications should be received by April 29, 2025. Review of applications after this date is not guaranteed.

A full list of FCC benefits can be found here: https://benefitguides.psafinancial.com/view/563817862/

FCC offers a generous benefits package which includes medical insurance, dental and vision plans, waiver of FCC tuition for employee and eligible dependents, tuition reimbursement, generous leave benefits, retirement plans, and more! Frederick Community College prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment. Frederick Community College, an equal opportunity employer, values campus diversity in students and staff and encourages members from historically under-represented groups to apply.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Frederick Community College is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and strictly prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment.

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