Custodian

Location: Hillsboro

Position Title Custodian PIN 416000 and 398000 Classification Summary

Incumbents are responsible for providing cleaning services to the facilities by following established standards and procedures. Responsibilities may include vacuuming, mopping and dusting floors and windows; cleaning bathrooms and elevators; performing all aspects of floor care and maintenance - utilizing machines, floor strippers and polisher; providing support to event setup as needed; performing basic maintenance work; and providing support to the maintenance technicians during snow removal.

In addition, incumbents also serve as a lead worker to assign work and provide work direction for temporary employees or student workers.

This position supports the Jefferson College Hillsboro campus.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D) and six months of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications Licensing Requirements

None

Essential Job Function

These are the job duties that are required of the position.

Classification Duties

1. Perform general cleaning tasks such as vacuuming, mopping, waxing, scrubbing, and dusting floors and windows. (A1)

2. Clean bathrooms, classrooms, hallways, offices, lobbies, entry ways, elevators and other facility areas.(A1)

3. Dispose of all facility garbage and recycling by transporting materials to proper disposal areas. (A1)

4. Move, arrange, set-up, and tear down furniture and other event materials when required. (A1)

5. Stock and organize supplies and equipment to maintain inventory cleanliness and standards. (A1)

6. May provide guidance to lower level facilities positions. (A1)

7. Perform other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned.

Position Duties Multistate Employer

Employees of Jefferson College must reside in Missouri or Illinois.

Multistate Employer

Position Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge

Supervisory principles;

Basic facility cleaning techniques;

Chemicals and chemical mixtures;

Applicable tools and equipment;

Basic inventory maintenance principles;

Basic mathematical principles;

Safe work procedures.

Skills

Prioritizing and assigning work;

Cleaning and sanitizing offices, restrooms, hallways, and other facilities;

Proper handling of chemicals;

Using and caring for applicable tools and equipment;

Using custodial equipment such as vacuums and buffers;

Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and others sufficient to exchange or convey information.

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Software

High speed buffer and waxer

Low speed scrubber

Wet/dry mops

Carpet extracting machine

Various cleaning chemicals

Physical Factors

Physical Effort

Physical Effort Medium Work:
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Posting Information

Division Buildings & Grounds (DIV) Department Finance & Administration Reports To Facilities Supervisor Wage/Salary $16.84 effective July 1 Status Full-time If Part-time, hours per week If Non-exempt, work days If Non-exempt, work hours

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S00679P Desired Start Date 07/01/2026 Open Date 06/17/2026 Close Date Special Instructions Summary

This position is open until filled. Review of applications will begin on June 29.

Quicklink for Internal Posting  EEO Statement

It is the policy of Jefferson College that no person shall, on the basis of age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status, be subject to discrimination in employment or in admission to any educational program or activity of the College. In compliance with Federal Rules and Regulations, Jefferson College has adopted a procedure for resolving complaints of discrimination.

The procedure is available to any Jefferson College student, employee, or applicant who feels that he or she has been discriminated against in employment, student programs, or student activities.