Basic Function and Responsibility:

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school campus or other assigned college facility; maintain buildings and surrounding areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform general custodial tasks in a specific work area including trash removal, vacuuming, cleaning white/chalk boards, dry/wet mopping, cleaning mirrors, furniture, walls and windows, dusting vertical and horizontal surface.
   
• Operate custodial equipment such as vacuums, mops, all floor and carpet machines small hand and power tools, buffer/scrubber.
   
• Move furniture, file cabinets, desks, etc., as required.
   
• Set up furniture, stages, mats, etc., as required for special events.
   
• Clean and disinfect drinking fountains and restroom replenish dispensers with towels, soap, toilet paper and other items and replace batteries as needed.
   
• Assist and work with custodian tasks as directed by supervision such as moving, stripping/waxing floors cleaning carpet/upholstery etc.  Ensures cleaning and maintenance supplies are stocked.
   
• Report safety, sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate authority; report need for maintenance repairs; respond to emergency custodial requests as needed.
   
• Perform snow removal and perform special work assignments or clean ups as directed.
   
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Working Conditions:

• High school education or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is required.
   
• One year of custodial experience or similar experience is necessary.
   
• Familiarity with methods, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in custodial work is required.
   
• Knowledge of safety hazards and proper use of various cleaning and sanitizing solutions.
   
• Detail-oriented and thorough.
   
• Ability to perform basic repairs and operate tools or equipment used in routine maintenance.
   
• Ability to keep the school clean and orderly.
   
• Ability to interact with staff, students, parents, and visitors at school while remaining professional, polite, and courteous.
   

Physical Working Conditions:

Position will require employees to have:

• The ability to stand, walk and move for extended periods of time  (Often - 75% - 100%).
• The ability to detect dirt, dust, stains and marks. (Often 75% to 100%).
• The ability to bend, twist, stoop, kneel, crawl, push, pull, and reach in all directions (Often - 75% - 100%).
• The ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. (Often 75% - 100%).
• The ability to perform moderate to strenuous physical labor for extended periods of time (Often 75% - 100%).
• The ability to set up and operate mechanical cleaning equipment (Occasional 50% to 75%).
• The ability to work at heights and the ability to ascend/descend ladders (Seldom - 0% - 25%).
• Some shifts will require the use of radio communication.  Employees on these shifts, and using these devices, will be required to have the ability to hear and exchange information clearly.
• Job duties may be performed in hot, dusty, dirty environments.  Employees may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and outside weather conditions.

Supervision Received:

General supervision is received from the Manager of Housekeeping. Functional supervision is received from the Housekeeping Supervisor.

HOURS: Monday - Friday - 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm

SALARY:  $37,925

Preemployment Physical and Background Check required

Oakton is accessible by public transportation.

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