Custodian

Description

Position Summary: The Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly environment across assigned campus facilities. This full-time position performs routine and specialized cleaning tasks, floor care, waste removal, basic maintenance, and seasonal grounds work. The role requires safe handling of cleaning chemicals and equipment, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and flexibility in scheduling as operational needs arise. Custodians support daily campus operations by ensuring classrooms, residential spaces, restrooms, common areas, and outdoor spaces are well maintained and presentable.

CLASSIFICATION: Classified Staff (hourly paid)
DEPARTMENT: Custodial Services
REPORTS TO: Lead Custodian and Physical Plant Director
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
CONTRACT TERMS: Full-Time, works year-round
LOCATION: Trenton, Missouri-Main Campus
SHIFT: 2:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. (hours may adjust in summer months)

Essential Functions: Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to

· Clean and polish lighting fixtures, marble surfaces, baseboards, trim, and walls.

· Clean areas which may include: class rooms, dorm rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, gym walls, break room kitchens and others as assigned.

· Sweep, scrub, strip, paint, wax, and polish floors.

· Vacuum and clean carpets, rugs, upholstered furniture, and draperies.

· Dust and move furniture and equipment.

· Wash walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, door panels, and window sills.

· Empty trash cans, paper shredders, and transport trash to disposal areas.

· Replenish bathroom supplies and replace light bulbs in work areas, when necessary.

· Cut and trim grass; shovel snow.

· Transport small equipment or tools between departments.

· Set up tables and chairs.

· Carry cleaning supplies.

· Follow proper safety procedures and perform hazardous materials cleanup.

· Ability to work with the following cleaning chemicals: strippers, finish waxes, ammonia, bleach, and other cleaners.

· Monitor use of supplies and make purchase requests to Lead Custodian.

· Work as a team with fellow custodians to get the job done.

· Work flexible work hours as the need arises to include split shifts.

· Be able to complete work assignments in an unsupervised environment.

· Perform opening and closing facility duties when necessary.

Benefits: 

Along with compensation, NCMC benefits include a comprehensive package:

· Employer-paid Health, Vision, and Life Insurance

· Retirement through the Missouri PSRS/PEERS Retirement system

· Free membership to the Ketcham Fitness Facility and Athletic Events

· Paid Parental Leave

· Generous paid time off and holiday pay (30+ days annually)

· Flex work arrangements between spring and fall semesters 

· Paid Tuition and Tuition Assistance

· Dependent Tuition Waiver

· Full details can be found on the NCMC employment page 

Requirements

Qualifications: 

Education: High school Diploma or GED.

Experience: Combination of education and work experience; prefer custodial experience.

Skills: Proficient at operating floor buffers, floor keepers, and other industrial types of janitorial equipment.

Physical Demands: Move up to a 50lb. maximum; remain stationary for extended periods of time while cleaning; moving about between buildings on the NCMC campus; ascending and descending stairs; reaching, pulling, and pushing industrial equipment; able to do repetitive tasks

Environmental Demands: frequent fluctuations between moving indoors and outdoors on tile, carpet, hardwoods, concrete, or blacktop with uneven surfaces; weather fluctuations.