Essex County College | CUSTODIAN - PART TIME | newark, ...

Position Details Position Information Position Title CUSTODIAN - PART TIME Reports To Director Functions and Responsibilities Job Summary Under general supervision, the Custodian performs routine cleaning and upkeep of assigned buildings and grounds. Supervisory Role Oral and written instruction concerning objectives to be achieved and characteristics of required results are received from designated supervisors. No supervision is provided for full or part-time staff. Duties & Responsibilities 1. Mop, sweep and scrub floors and other surfaces. 2. Clean, renovate and renew floor surface finishes. 3. Clean and dust furniture, exhibit cases, fixtures, windows, doors, trims and related furnishings. 4. Wash and/or clean windows and glass doors. 5. Move furniture, supplies and miscellaneous equipment as directed. 6. Sweep, shovel and remove snow from steps, walks and walkways and all areas of buildings as required. 7. Collect and bale waste paper for the purpose of recycling. 8. Lock and unlock doors to classrooms, lecture rooms and offices, only for cleaning, setting up or organizing these facilities. 9. Clean and service lavatories, toilet rooms, rest rooms smoking urns and ashtrays. 10. Collect and containerize all debris throughout all the college's buildings for removal by sanitation trucks. 11. Clean and wax furniture. 12. Wash all interior glass, including but not limited to, partitions, picture frames, doors and other glass as directed. 13. Report to supervisor, any items requiring repair, maintenance or are a safety issue. 14. Perform other related duties as required. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job. Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall: • Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job. • Sit, stand and walk/move from place to place for required periods of time. • Move between buildings. • Speak and hear, communicate using telephone and/or walkie talkie. • Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision. • Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. • Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, including but not limited to, computers, keyboards, telephones, calculators, and controls. • Bend, twist, climb, push, pull, and lift. Additional Requirements Maintain responsibilities in spite of inclement weather and other similar factors. Reports to work on occasions of school closing due to such events, unless otherwise notified. Minimum Qualifications Minimum Experience (number of years), Knowledge and/or Abilities 1. Ability to read general operating instructions and to write simple reports. 2. Ability to routinely lift, push or pull up to 70 pounds. 3. Demonstrated ability to climb ladders and scaffolds. 4. Ability to pass physical examination requirements as established by College Health Services. 5. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. 6. Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment. Minimum Education Requirements High School Diploma Licenses and Certifications (including e.g., CPR, first aid, driver's license, etc.) Preferred Qualifications Experience (number of years), Knowledge and/or Abilities 1. High School degree. 2. Some experience in janitorial/custodial work in an institution or industry. Education Requirements High School Diploma Licenses and Certifications (including e.g., CPR, first aid, driver's license, etc.)

Created: 2024-11-26