Position Description

DEFINITION:
To perform routine building cleaning tasks; related work as required. This is repetitive manual work requiring efficient performance of simple building cleaning and maintenance duties. An employee in this class works under general supervision on routine recurring assignment, receiving specific instructions on each new or unusual assignment.
 
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

• Receives supervision from the Supervisor and/or Custodian Supervisor 
• Exercises no supervision

Duties & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

ESSENTIAL AND OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTION STATEMENT:
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
 

• Sweep, mop, wax and buff floors, halls, and stairways.
• Wash windows, doors and mirrors and polish furniture. 
• Dust woodwork, furniture, venetian blinds, blackboards and other articles. 
• Collect paper and rubbish. 
• Keep lounge clean. 
• Clean and supply restrooms. 
• Observe and report hazardous conditions. 
• Operate cleaning equipment as required. 
• Clean overhead vents and air filters. 
• Maintain a positive working relationship with faculty, supervisors, staff, co-workers, and students. 

 
 Other Important Functions:

• May shovel snow
• May deliver packages and messages. 
• May assist in training new custodial personnel 
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities assigned. 

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

•    Some knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies, and equipment.

Ability to:

•    Ability to use cleaning equipment and supplies economically and efficiently
•    Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully within a group
•    Ability to read and write
•    Ability to understand and follow basic oral and written directions
•    Communicate concisely and respectfully, both orally and in writing
•    Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
•    Interpret and apply CFCC goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
•    Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:

o    Making observations

o    Reading and writing

o    Communicating with others

o    Operating assigned equipment

o    Handling varied tasks simultaneously

•    Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following:

o    Standing or sitting for extended periods of time

o    Operating assigned equipment

o    Handling varied tasks simultaneously

o    Bending, stooping, climbing or lifting up to 50 pounds

•    Maintain mental capacity, which allows the capability of:

o    Making sound decisions

o    Responding to questions

o    Demonstrating intellectual capabilities

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  

Minimum Education/Training:
•    Minimum high school diploma

Minimum Experience:
•    At least 6 months building cleaning experience

Preferred Education/Training, Experience, Skills
•    One or more years building cleaning experience

Supplemental Information

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
 

• This position REQUIRES UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS AND/OR TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS be submitted in addition to the application. Please have these documents ready to upload when applying.
• Candidates are required to submit OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS for all degrees obtained prior to their first day of work or hire date. If highest level of education is High School diploma or equivalent, proof of completion is required. 
• Candidates who have obtained their education outside of the US and its territories must have their academic degree(s) validated, at their own expense, by an outside credential evaluation service as equivalent to the Baccalaureate or master’s degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.