Custodian - Youngwood; Regular Part-Time​/Evening

Job Description

This position is responsible to perform daily cleaning of facilities in accordance with established standards and procedures, including setups and minor equipment repair.

• Perform daily cleaning of all interior space within an assigned area including changing air filters as needed.
• Clean all restroom facilities, e.g., sinks, toilets, floors, and walls.
• Move furniture and transport boxes of college materials as needed.
• Empty trash and recycling containers.
• Clean upholstered furniture; clean and polish other furniture and fixtures.
• Sweep and mop floors.
• Run mechanical auto scrubber in hallways, corridors, etc.
• Buff hard surface floors with an electric buffer.
• Vacuum and shampoo carpets and furniture as needed.
• Strip and wax floors.
• Wash walls and windows.
• Report maintenance repairs, damaged furniture, or other maintenance or safety concerns to the facilities office.
• Change light bulbs and ceiling tile, and perform monthly equipment safety checks of fire extinguishers [AM], exit lights, and AEDs [PM].
• Perform set‑ups and tear‑downs for events prior to or on the day of the event.
• Fill various dispensers, e.g., restrooms, and lids for coffee cups.
• Keep equipment clean and in good working order.
• Order supplies in accordance with established procedures.

• Maintain the custodial closet in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Occasionally responsible for exterior work, e.g., snow removal, entrance cleaning, and trash removal.
• Maintain up-to-date with professional credentials, best practices, and current disciplines including continued educational requirements through certifications, seminars, training programs, etc.
• Maintain and develop work‑related knowledge, skills, and competencies related to the job through professional and cross‑training opportunities.
• Attend all required meetings and training.
• Perform additional grade‑level support duties as assigned.

• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Read, comprehend, and follow instructions/work orders.
• Ability to consistently provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments, including managing multiple projects/tasks concurrently and meeting varied deadlines.
• Identify problems and assist with problem solving.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

• Prior work performance must have met or exceeded appropriate work standards.

License:

• Valid driver’s license required.

Clearances:

• PA Child History clearance
• PA Criminal Record Check clearance
• FBI Federal Criminal History Record clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

N/A.

• Ability to stand & walk
• Ability to carry, push, pull, sit, crawl & stoop
• Ability to repeatedly kneel, bend and balance
• Ability to use both hands & both legs
• Ability to use legs/arms to climb
• Repetitive twisting or pressure involving wrists or hands
• Use of depth perception and color vision
• Reaching at high or low level
• Ability to pull hand over hand
• Ability to climb stairs
• Ability to operate truck/motor vehicle
• Ability for rapid mental/muscular coordination simultaneously
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Audible Demands: Ability to communicate orally and hear conversation.

Visual Demands: Use of computer and internet/internet-based systems. Reading and preparing documents, reports, etc.

Environmental Demands: Work is primarily conducted in a typical indoor environment with appropriate lighting, noises, and temperature control. Occasional outdoor work as needed. Work with ladders when necessary. Exposure to dust and cleaning chemicals.

Hazards: Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) including gloves, masks, eye protection, etc. is required to be worn to prevent risk of injury or work‑related illnesses.

Salary: $12.72/hr.

Westmoreland is an affirmative action, equal opportunity college.