Custodian; HELPS Program

Monroe Community College

Position Title:

Custodian (HELPS Program) - Monroe Community College

Location:

Rochester, NY

Support Staff/Civil Service

Full Time

Mon Aug 24 2026

Job Function: DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
This position is responsible for performing routine cleaning and semi-skilled repair and maintenance tasks. The work involves responsibility for the condition of a public building or an assigned section of a building. This position differs from Head Custodian by performing more hands-on work. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of a Head Custodian or other higher-level staff member.

General supervision may be exercised over lower level staff such as Custodial Assistants and Cleaners. Does related work as required.

• Sweeps, mops, washes, dusts and performs other cleaning duties;
• Vacuums and shampoos carpets and stuffed furniture;
• Empties waste containers and disposes of rubbish;
• Replaces light bulbs, towels, soap and other supplies;
• Operates floor and carpet cleaning/scrubbing equipment;
• Repairs furniture;
• Performs minor carpentry, mechanical and related tasks;
• Makes minor repairs of plumbing and electrical fixtures and related equipment;
• Checks to ensure that buildings are heated, cleaned, locked and unlocked in readiness for all activities;
• Checks the operation of heating systems;
• Cuts grass, trims shrubbery, rakes leaves, shovels snow, and generally maintains grounds;
• Ensures buildings are secure and utilizes electronic security systems;
• Assists in unloading, moving, handling and delivery of equipment, furniture and supplies;
• Maintains building recycling program;
• Paints rooms and equipment;
• Maintains swimming pools;
• Cleans and polishes buses;
  
  FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
  Good knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment; good knowledge of building surfaces and their proper care; working knowledge of the tools, terminology and practices involved in building maintenance; ability to operate floor cleaning and lawn mowing equipment; ability to make minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry and mechanical repairs and perform a variety of routine maintenance tasks; ability to understand and follow oral and written directions;
  
  ability to comprehend appropriate bathroom sanitation processes; ability to read and comprehend Material Safety Data Sheets, Product Safety Data Sheets, and Safety Data Sheets; ability to perform at a steady pace; good judgement; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
• MCC Expectations:
• Adheres to the College Code of Conduct.
• Contributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment.
• Maintains technological competencies utilized by the College.
• Commits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.
• Commits to professional growth. which includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity and inclusion to better serve students.

Required Qualifications:

Must currently hold the Monroe County title of Custodian or meet the minimum qualifications below to be qualified for the HELPS program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of eighth grade plus one (1) year of paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience in building cleaning work. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
If you are appointed, you will be required to have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate your capacity to meet the transportation needs of the position.

• Bilingual and able to read, write, and speak Spanish, or other languages, proficiently