Custodian

Job Description:

Primary Responsibility

Under the supervision of the Facilities Manager or designated supervisor, the custodian performs general cleaning duties including trash removal to maintain facilities, offices, grounds, restrooms, student residential facilities and public areas in working, clean and orderly condition. May perform snow removal, general grounds keeping, and minor repairs.

Education and experience sufficient for the rigors of the position required, such as a High School Diploma/GED and related experience.

Knowledge, special skills or abilities directly applicable to the position: experience with standard cleaning equipment, procedures, and related safety measures.

Welcoming. Innovative. Focused on Student Success. These principles reflect the soul of CMC. They guide us in building our teams, cultivating leaders, and expanding our approaches and mindset. They guide us to be an institution of higher education that’s the right fit for every faculty member, staff, student, and community member in its trust. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with students, employees, and community members of all backgrounds.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) or conversational language abilities preferred.

The hiring pay rate is $ 20.47 per hour. Benefits include retirement contribution, annual and sick time, mental health resources, and tuition benefit. CMC utilizes a wage progression compensation model that accounts for a candidate’s skill and experience. Although a hiring rate is listed, this will be set commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

Position anticipated to close on November 17, 2025 or until filled.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Performs facility building cleaning and maintenance.
• Performs general grounds maintenance.
• Sweep, scrub, mop, wax, dust, clean, vacuum, shampoo carpets, clean stairs, hallways, corridors, walls, moldings, outside steps, terraces, windowsills, and other designated areas.
• Strip, polish, and seal floors.
• Dust, clean, wax and/or polish furniture, woodwork, light fixtures, blinds, radiators, grills, ducts, whiteboards, filing cabinets, and other equipment.
• Mop, clean and disinfect restrooms, shower rooms and/or locker rooms; replenish supplies.
• Clean doors, glass, mirrors, showcases, glass panels, inside windows, and outside windows at ground level; polish fixtures.
• Empty and clean wastebaskets and other receptacles.
• Remove refuse, boxes and recyclables from buildings and process or dispose of appropriately.
• Unstop minor drain stoppages.
• Vacuum drapes, upholstered furniture, and other designated areas.
• Remove snow from walkways, steps, and other designated areas.
• Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment.
• Mix and use chemicals and any equipment within established safety standard procedures and policies.
• Report facility and equipment needs.
• Order, stock and maintain custodial equipment and supplies.
• Coordinate special requests and/or requirements for cleaning and maintenance.
• Perform general grounds keeping functions such as snow removal, mowing, weed control, and related duties.
• Assist with building security and safety.
• As needed or requested, may assist in assembling, installing, relocating, repairing and replacing appliances, furniture, and equipment.
• Assist maintenance staff with minor repairs or projects.
• Set up and dismantle special equipment, move furniture, and supplies.
• May load and unload large trash receptacle.
• Transport material or equipment.
• Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with campus administration, faculty, staff, students, contractors/vendors, the general public, and provide site information.
• Provide on-call services as needed, provide for security of buildings.
• Sets up classrooms, meetings, and events.
• Perform all work in accordance with established sustainability, energy management and recycling plans, procedures, and policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This position reports to the Facilities Manager or another designated supervisor.

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