Part-Time Custodian

Black Hawk College; Galva (IL); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Hawk College-East Campus seeks a reliable custodian to maintain cleanliness in assigned areas using provided machines and tools. Responsibilities include cleaning floors, dusting, window washing, and waste disposal, with occasional event setup and security duties.

The role also covers basic maintenance and refueling of campus vehicles, requiring a high school diploma or GED and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. A valid Driver’s License is needed.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Six months experience operating and maintaining custodial machines (e.g., floor scrubber, buffer).
• Six months of similar work desired.
• Ability to occasionally lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to read, write, and understand directions in English.

Responsibilities

• Keep assigned areas clean using machines and equipment.
• Assist in setup and teardown for special events and security of College property.
• Perform cleaning, refueling, and minor maintenance of College vehicles.

Skills

Dependable

Punctuality

English literacy

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Floor scrubber

Buffer

college vehicles

Job description

Responsibilities

Responsible for keeping assigned areas as clean as possible with the machines and equipment available and performing all custodial services at Black Hawk College-East Campus.

• Keeps assigned areas neat and clean, including vacuuming, dusting, scrubbing, and reconditioning all carpeted and hard surface floors; dusting, polishing and vacuuming of all furniture, doors, walls; washing of light fixtures and windows; dumping all waste containers and recycling containers, and hauling same to proper disposal areas.
• Assists in special events setup and teardown and security of all College property on assigned shift.
• Perform cleaning, refueling, and minor maintenance of college vehicles.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six months of previous experience operating and maintaining machines inherent to the job (e.g. floor scrubber, buffer) required. Includes keeping machines cleaned.
• Six months of previous experience in similar work assignments desired.
• Ability to occasionally lift 50 pounds required.
• Ability to read, write, and understand directions written in English.
• Must be dependable and punctual in reporting to and leaving work.
• Ability to make decisions and implement them after they are made, and fulfill requirements to complete assignments.
• Ability to operate vehicles required to perform duties. Must possess a current Driver’s License.
• Must be in physically capable of completing major responsibilities listed above

Core Values

• Demonstrates BHC core values.
• Accuracy of work.
• Efficiency of work.
• Ability to work cooperatively with co-workers.
• Ability to communicate in pleasant manner with employees, student, vendors, and general public.