Custodian

Summary

Assists in the maintenance of the college’s buildings, grounds, and equipment.  Must be able to work other shifts if needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Cleans all assigned areas.
• Removes all trash and garbage.
• Refurbishes all floors.
• Removes snow and ice on walkways in assigned areas.
• Maintains closet and inventory of supplies in assigned area.
• Replaces lamps in light fixtures.
• Assists with summer cleaning program.
• Be available to work Saturdays and overtime when needed.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent required.
• Three years’ cleaning experience preferred.
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with students, the public, and coworkers.
• Operate and maintain cleaning equipment.
• General knowledge of cleaning skills.
• Must have knowledge of cleaning chemicals and how to apply them.
• Ability and knowledge to operate all custodial equipment needs of the college.
• Flexible work schedule to include overtime as needed, subject to change for summer cleaning and snow removal.
• Reliable means of transportation, especially during bad weather conditions.
• Understand the proper methods of mixing chemical supplies as per the Workers and Community Right-to-Know Act.
• Must possess a high level of the following work skills and behaviors; teamwork/cooperation; initiative, customer services, and commitment to continuous professional growth in skills and knowledge.

Physical Demands 

 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk.  The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, stretch, or crawl; push, pull, climb, shovel and talk or hear.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move a minimum of 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and distance vision.

Work Environment

 While performing the duties of this job, the employee must have the ability to tolerate exposure to cleaning chemicals.  Ability to tolerate exposure to and working in freezing, subfreezing, and hot/humid temperatures.  Flexibility to meet the diversified environment.  Is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and toxic or caustic chemicals.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

LCCC is an equal opportunity employer.

LCCC Internal candidates must apply within 15 days of posting. 

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume and unofficial transcript through our online application system at www.lccc.edu/jobs. 

• Salary is restricted to above range and will not exceed the maximum of the range. Salary offers are non negotiable and offers are determined and are based upon related work experience submitted on resume. 
• Foreign degrees – must provide a US equivalency report of your degree credentials with your transcript, if not, your resume will not be accepted.

Position open until filled.