Custodian - Fort Omaha Campus (3rd Shift)

Metropolitan Community College (Omaha); Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Community College (Omaha) seeks a dedicated Custodian to maintain a clean, sanitary environment across campus facilities. Responsibilities include cleaning lavatories, floors, windows, and general maintenance tasks to support a conducive learning setting.

This on-site role requires adherence to safety guidelines and ability to work in a team. The schedule runs Sunday nights through Friday mornings, 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM, at the Fort Omaha Campus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• One year custodian experience required.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or work experience considered.
• Background check required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, sanitary environment in assigned facilities.
• Clean and disinfect lavatory facilities.
• Perform routine floor-care tasks (sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, stripping, waxing, steam-cleaning carpeted areas).
• Clean drapes, windows, walls, and other washable surfaces as needed.
• Remove refuse and dispose of properly.
• Restock lavatories and supply closets.
• Operate and maintain cleaning tools and equipment.
• Assist in building set-ups and general maintenance duties.
• Monitor boilers/air conditioning systems where applicable.
• Change light bulbs and related maintenance tasks.
• Assist in securing and un-securing campus buildings.

Skills

Chemical safety

Equipment operation

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Reading MSDS and instructions

Communication skills

Driving college vehicles (preferred)

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Buffers

Wet/dry vacs

Steam cleaners

Job description

ClassificationRegularMinimum Pay$20.21Compensation will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARYResponsible for maintaining a clean, sanitary work environment within assigned college facilities. Follows all safety guidelines and contributes to a team effort in order to create a physical environment that is conducive for learning.ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:Clean and disinfect lavatory facilities.Perform routine floor-care duties, such as: sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, stripping, waxing, and steam-cleaning carpeted areas.Clean drapes, windows, walls and other washable surfaces as needed.Remove refuse from classrooms, offices, or other college areas as necessary and place refuse in proper containers.Re-stock lavatories and supply closets.Maintain proper cleaning and storage of tools and equipment.Performs facility use set-ups and general maintenance duties.Monitor gauges, thermostats for boilers, air conditioners and cooling towers where applicable.Performs light building maintenance duties such as changing light bulbs and ceiling pads.Assists in securing and un-securing of campus buildings.This position is designated essential and may be called in for emergency situations, to include, but not limited to snow removal, structural failures, and natural disasters.Consistently and dependably attend work, activities and functions as scheduled or assigned.WORK ENVIRONMENT:The schedule is Sunday Nights - Friday Mornings, 11pm - 7:30amThis is an on-premise position located at the Fort Omaha CampusKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of chemical and equipment safety.Skill in operation of standard cleaning equipment, such as buffers, wet/dry vacs. steam cleaners, etc.Manual dexterity and motor coordination skills to perform cleaning duties such as mopping, sweeping and window washing.Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, climb, push, pull, reach and walk to complete a wide range of assigned tasks.Ability to drive college vehicles & automated self-propelled floor care equipment.Ability to use hand and power tools.Ability to work independently and in teams.Ability to read documents and follow through on written instructions such as Material Safety Data Sheets, mixing and dilution ratio’s of chemicals and emergency first aid for spills, etc.Ability to communicate verbally, written form, voice, e-mail etc.Ability to use personal computer.Ability to effectively work and interact with various cultures and ethnicities.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:High School diploma or GED.One year of job Custodian experience.Equivalent combination of education and/or work experience considered.This position is categorized as “designated”, as it pertains to temporary College closures or adverse conditions.Valid driver’s license and insurability to operate College vehicles is preferred.Must pass a background check.