Janitor, Part Time

Department

Facilities Operations
- Administrative Office

Service
- Union

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Schedule:

Saturday and Sunday, 6:00am - 2:30pm (16 hours per week)

The Janitor maintains the cleanliness levels in campus facilities providing an environment that is conducive to teaching, learning and living; and supports college programming by performing numerous event set‑ups, break‑downs and moves.

• Perform general cleaning including but not limited to restrooms, bathrooms, public spaces, classrooms, offices and locker/shower rooms. Student rooms are cleaned annually.
• Perform floor care tasks including but not limited to vacuuming, mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing and carpet shampooing; and perform operator maintenance on equipment.
• Use light and heavy commercial type floor machines and attachments.
• Perform set‑ups and break‑downs for college events.
• Move heavy furniture, supplies and miscellaneous equipment as requested.
• Collect trash and recyclable material.
• Shovel snow from steps and walks, including days when the College is closed due to inclement weather.
• Change light bulbs, except specialized conditions.
• Inspect fire extinguishers monthly.
• Overtime, including responding to after‑hour and weekend emergencies, is assigned according to seniority guidelines.

• One (1) year experience in the maintenance and care of facilities in a similar environment.
• Ability to move, position, transport and place objects up to and including 75 pounds.
• Ability to work, ascend and descend on ladders and use a Genie lift.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license for at least 2 years.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, including understanding, speaking, reading and writing.
• Willingness to work overtime as available. Overtime is assigned according to seniority guidelines.

$23.93 per hour