Custodian - Fort Omaha Campus (3rd Shift)

MCC Metropolitan Community College; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

MCC Metropolitan Community College is seeking a Custodian to maintain a clean, safe learning environment. You will perform cleaning, floor care, and upkeep across campus facilities, ensuring adherence to safety guidelines and procedures.

The role requires from you the ability to lift up to 40 lbs, work nights, and operate cleaning equipment. This is an essential position with potential emergency call-ins and a commitment to reliable attendance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of chemical and equipment safety.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment (buffers, vacuums, steam cleaners).
• Manual dexterity to perform cleaning tasks.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and handle climbing/stooping.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Ability to read and follow safety data sheets and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect lavatory facilities.
• Perform floor-care: sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, stripping and waxing.
• Clean drapes, windows, walls and washable surfaces.
• Remove refuse and place in proper containers.
• Restock lavatories and supply closets.
• Maintain cleaning tools and equipment storage.
• Set up facilities for events and general maintenance duties.
• Monitor boilers/AC cooling systems as applicable.
• Replace light bulbs and ceiling pads as needed.
• Assist in securing/un-securing campus buildings.
• This position may be called in for emergencies (snow, disasters).
• Attend work as scheduled and be reliable.

Skills

Safety knowledge

Equipment operation

Manual dexterity

Lift up to 40 lbs

Independent / teamwork

Reading safety data sheets

Education

High School diploma or GED

Custodian experience (1 year)

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Cleaning equipment (buffers)

Vacuum & steam cleaners

Job description

Classification Regular Minimum Pay $20.21 Compensation will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Responsible 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 - 7:30am This is an on-premise position located at the Fort Omaha Campus

KNOWLEDGE, 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.

METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Metropolitan Community College is a comprehensive, full-service public community college supported by the taxpayers of Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy and Washington counties. Its purpose is to provide high quality educational programs and services, primarily in career preparation and general education, to people of all ages and educational backgrounds.

MCC was created in 1974 when the Nebraska State Legislature consolidated the original eight technical community college areas into six. That year, the programs, personnel, assets and liabilities of the former Omaha Nebraska Technical Community College Area merged with the Eastern Nebraska Technical Community College Area under a new name: the Metropolitan Technical Community College Area. In 1992, the Legislature voted to change the name to Metropolitan Community College Area.

Metropolitan Community College affirms a policy of equal education, employment opportunities and nondiscrimination in providing services to the public. Read our full policy here https://www.mccneb.edu/nondiscrimination

Metropolitan Community College offers a wide array of benefits to faculty and staff. Review our Benefits at a Glance here https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/3306/docs/44786.pdf

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