Dining Custodian

Custodian - Dining Services

The purpose of this position is to maintain clean, safe, and well-kept College facilities by performing a variety of custodial and building support duties in assigned areas. This position is responsible for cleaning and maintaining floors, restrooms, carpets, furniture, and other building areas; removing trash and snow; operating custodial equipment; and assisting with room setups and the movement of materials as needed.

The position helps ensure that College facilities are maintained in a clean, orderly, and welcoming condition for students, employees, and visitors.

Primary responsibilities include cleaning duties in assigned areas following the standards set by the College. Typical duties include dust mopping, sweeping, wet mopping, vacuuming, dusting, waxing, cleaning restrooms, removing trash, polishing furniture, cleaning high places requiring the use of ladders and extension poles, using motor driven equipment to strip, scrub, and polish floors, vacuuming and shampooing carpet. Additional responsibilities include removing snow from building entrances, assisting in moving heavy items, and setting up rooms for conferences.

Key responsibilities include:

The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of the leadership, director, or manager.

Knowledge, skills and abilities include:

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions.
• Ability to move or lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Minimum education required:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum experience required:

• Two years of direct, full-time custodial experience.

Summary pay range:
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that pay is only one component of total compensation.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• FSA/ HSA/ FSA Dependent Care
• Employer-Paid Basic Life & LTD
• Voluntary Life
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental Leave

In keeping with its commitment to equal rights since it was founded in 1837, Knox College particularly welcomes applications from members of underrepresented groups. Knox College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, religion or religious affiliation, sexual orientation or preference, age, marital or family status, disability, veteran status, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law in admission, financial aid, employment, athletics, or any other aspect of its educational programs or activities.