Custodian - 3rd shift

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posting date: 06/08/2026

open until filled: yes

position number: 0401000

hiring range: $24.04/hr (minimum and maximum)

union type: seiu level c

flsa status: non-exempt

employment category: regular full time

scheduled months per year: 12

scheduled hours per week: 40

schedule: third shift 10:00pm-6:30am, two consecutive days off. Plus shift differential.

location: onsite only

term position: no

grant funded: no

under supervision of the custodial squad leader or custodial supervisor, perform a wide variety of tasks including cleaning, unskilled building maintenance, event set‑ups, animal and insect control, medium to heavy lifting inside and outside college facilities such as offices, laboratories, dining facilities, public areas, auditoriums.

implement recycling procedures. This posting is for a third shift position.

• unlock and lock assigned spaces; clean, mop, strip, wax, and buff hard surface floors (stairways, public restrooms, kitchen areas, laboratories, dining rooms, hallways).
• vacuum and shampoo carpeted offices, hallways, and common areas.
• wash windows inside and outside in entrance halls.
• dust office furniture and window sills.
• clean public restrooms and showers; scour, disinfect, deodorize toilet bowls and sinks; wipe and clean counters/vanities; polish mirrors; replace and stock restroom supplies.
• empty office and common area trash cans; implement fo&m recycling procedures; pick up, bag, and remove all trash inside building and loose trash around building perimeters to designated areas.
• perform major set up and breakdown for college events (e.g., about 30 8ft tables and 350 chairs); set up a variety of planned events based on the design of the arrangement specified in the work order; set up and place tables, chairs, lecterns, podiums, dividers, platforms, coat racks.
• clean light fixtures and replace light bulbs using a step ladder as necessary.
• place covers on tables.
• sweep dirt, leaves, and shovel snow from walkways; spread sand on walkways at least 3 feet from all entrances during dressing and throughout the day.
• set traps to catch rodents and take captured rodents to outside area for release.
• spray inside and outside of buildings with various chemicals to control insects.
• keep a note of cleaning materials and equipment needed; notify squad leader when more materials are needed or equipment requires repair or replacement.
• may, on occasion, act in the squad leader’s absence or assist the squad leader.
• perform other duties as assigned.

• 1‑2 years of experience.
• one year experience related to custodial work.
• demonstrated ability to work effectively with others.
• ability to operate and maintain heavy industrial cleaning equipment (vacuum cleaners, powered scrubber, buffer, carpet shampooer) and other hand operated tools.
• must be able to use a step-ladder to clean lighting fixtures, replace light bulbs, etc.
• knowledge of safe use of various chemical substances used in cleaning and insect control.
• familiarity or ability to learn different table/chair arrangements for event set‑ups.
• ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• ability to perform moderate to heavy physical labor, including lifting and carrying light to medium weight objects.
• must be willing to work mandatory overtime as required.
• must successfully complete the following training prior to performing work to which the training relates: hazard communication, blood borne pathogens.
• commitment…