Custodian

Title:

Custodian

Job Description:

HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

JOB TITLE:

Custodian II

REPORTS TO:

Physical Plant Operations

DEPARTMENT:
Maintenance

EXEMPT:
No

VICE PRESIDENT: VP of Physical Plant and Auxiliary Services

All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives: listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma or GED   Minimum baseline for entry into the field.

• Facility Cleaning   Sweep, mop, vacuum, and dust floors and surfaces throughout the building.
• Restroom Maintenance   Clean and sanitize restrooms; restock soap, paper products, and supplies.
• Trash Removal   Empty trash and recycling bins; transport waste to designated disposal areas.
• Surface Sanitization   Disinfect high‑touch surfaces to maintain a healthy environment.
• Minor Maintenance   Replace light bulbs, report repairs, and perform basic building upkeep.
• Event Setup   Arrange furniture, equipment, and room layouts for meetings or events.
• Safety Compliance   Follow safety procedures, use cleaning chemicals properly, and maintain equipment.
• Outdoor Upkeep   Assist with light groundskeeping such as sweeping walkways or clearing debris.

• Experience   Previous custodial or janitorial experience preferred but not always required.
• Physical Requirements   Ability to lift 25-50 lbs, stand for long periods, and perform repetitive tasks.
• Skills   Attention to detail, reliability, time management, and ability to work independently.

None specified.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, taste and smell. The employee frequently requires to sit.

The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, and the employee is occasionally required to perform job responsibilities in the outdoors and off site.

Hinds Community College is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose, passion and profession.

Hinds Community College will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a compelling culture for Mississippi.

• Integrity
• Diversity
• Excellence
• Accountability
• Leadership
• Stewardship

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 of the Higher Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other applicable Federal and State Acts, Hinds Community College offers equal education and employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability or veteran status in its educational programs and activities.

We recognize our responsibility to provide an open and welcoming environment that fosters a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion for employees and students to collaboratively learn, work and serve our communities.

The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding these policies:
EEOC Compliance:
The Office of Human Resources
Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154;
Phone:  or Email: EEOC.
Title IX:
Vice President Student Services, Title IX Coordinator
Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154;
Phone:  or Email:
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