Physical Plant - Custodian

Hope College; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Hope College is seeking a full-time custodial worker for third shift, Sunday night through Friday morning (approximately 10:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.). Occasional overtime may be required. Responsibilities include routine cleaning of residential and academic buildings across campus.

Key duties cover dusting, mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, waxing, restroom cleaning, trash removal, and furniture polishing, along with equipment upkeep. Snow removal at entries and event-space setups may also be required.

Qualifications

• High school graduate.
• A background check and physical exam are required.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to follow routine cleaning and building maintenance procedures.
• Ability to work with others and carry out assigned tasks.
• Ability to adjust to changes in tasks.

Responsibilities

• dusting
• mopping
• sweeping
• wet mopping
• vacuuming
• waxing
• cleaning restrooms and showers
• removing trash
• polishing furniture
• operating custodial equipment
• snow removal at door entries
• furniture set ups in event spaces

Skills

Background check

Physical ability

Instruction following

Cleaning procedures

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High school graduate

Job description

The full-time custodial position includes routine cleaning of residential and academic buildings. This is a third shift position, Sunday night through Friday morning, ideally 10:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m. Occasional overtime work may be required.

Typical routine duties include but are not restricted to: dusting, mopping, sweeping, wet mopping, vacuuming, waxing, cleaning restrooms and showers, removing trash, polishing furniture, and simple operation/upkeep of custodial equipment. Other details include snow removal at door entries and furniture set ups in event spaces.

Qualifications

• High school graduate.
• Must pass a background check and physical examination and possess no physical limitations that would inhibit work performance.
• Ability to follow written and oral instruction.
• Ability to follow routine and basic cleaning and building maintenance procedures.
• Ability to work with others and carry out assigned tasks.
• Ability to adjust to changes in assigned tasks.

Physical Demands

This position requires remaining in a sitting or position for frequent periods of time; sometimes includes crouching, bending, and having to work in confined spaces or on ladders. This position often works in non-climate controlled spaces. Occasionally involves moving and lifting items over 25 pounds; frequently will move between different offices/workspaces/buildings; and requires effective communication abilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that require(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested.

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks and/or transportation record review.

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