Part Time Custodian

Independence Community College; Independence (KS); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Independence Community College is seeking a Part-time Custodian to join the Maintenance Team. The role involves a wide range of custodial tasks, building maintenance, and campus activity setup.

The incumbent will help identify maintenance needs, process work orders, and support preventive maintenance under the Supervisor's direction. The position is 12 months and part-time, requiring a high school diploma or equivalent, custodial experience, and ability to lift 30 pounds and perform ladder

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Custodial experience preferred.
• Ability to drive and hold a valid driver’s license.
• Physical ability to lift at least 30 pounds; climb ladders as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide custodial services for college facilities.
• Assist with interior/exterior improvement activities.
• Support event setup and campus activities.
• Process work orders and schedule maintenance tasks.
• Perform other duties to ensure campus operations.

Skills

Custodial skills

Public interaction

Driving license

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Ladders

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Independence Community College

Position Announcement

Part-time Custodian

Independence Community College (ICC) is seeking applications for a Part-time Custodian position. Independence Community College is a small, rural, residential community college in southeast Kansas.

Position Summary

The college is seeking a team-oriented professional who, as a part of the Maintenance Team will perform a wide variety of custodial activities for the college. The position will include providing specific building maintenance as assigned, assisting with basic building interior and exterior improvement activities, assisting with building/campus activity set up, identifying specific building custodial/maintenance needs, processing work orders, establishing usage schedule, completing work list priorities, and initiating preventive maintenance. The Director of Maintenance and Facilities may assign other duties for the successful operation of the campus.

Qualifications

Qualifications for this position will include experience related to the scope of work. The ideal candidate will possess excellent custodial skills and be able to interact with the public in a professional manner.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Custodian position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, but only after full disclosure by the applicant.

• Position generally requires light work with occasional lifting of thirty pounds or more, carrying supplies, equipment. The job requires the ability to stand for extended periods of time; walking, constant movement, climbing ladders, overhead work and operating equipment used in the maintenance of the college.
• Requires constant hand grasp; frequent standing, walking and repetitive leg and arm movements, bending, reaching forward and overhead; squatting and kneeling; twist, climb and crawl. Ability to communicate verbally with an excellent comprehension of the English language.
• Must have a valid driver’s license to drive from one location to another in the course of employment.
• Work is generally performed in an indoor or outdoor setting in all kinds of weather. Requires maintenance of the grounds during inclement weather conditions.
• Work may be required when the college is closed.

Position Information

The Part-time Custodian is a 12-month position.

Job Description

Part-time Custodian

The Custodian performs building, grounds and service activities with the college Maintenance Team. Specific maintenance skills and custodial responsibilities of the position will be dependent or demonstrated knowledge of and expertise under the direction of the Supervisor.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide specific building maintenance as assigned.
• Assist with basic building interior and exterior improvement activities.
• Assist building/campus activity set up.
• Provide services for the campus buildings as assigned.
• Perform custodial services.
• Identify specific building custodial/maintenance needs, process work orders, establish usage schedule, complete work list priorities, and initiate preventive maintenance.
• Other responsibilities necessary to the successful operation of the campus.

General Responsibilities

• Clarity of thought and expression.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Self-starting, energetic work ethic.
• Demonstrated hands-on familiarity with custodial and maintenance functions and equipment.
• Demonstrated understanding quality of campus work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Custodial experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to college work ethic.
• Expanded self-starting attitude.
• Ability to drive and ensure a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift a minimum of thirty pounds; heavier items may need to be moved/lifted, but with help and or specific equipment.
• Ability to perform assigned work tasks on a ladder or scaffolding.
• Responsible to work alone with minimal supervision, and/or with others as needed.
• Willingness to perform custodial work and other duties as may be assigned for the successful operation of the campus.