Custodian

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Custodian

PIN

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

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

Classification Duties

Position Duties

Multistate Employer

Employees of Jefferson College must reside in Missouri or Illinois.

Multistate Employer

Position Knowledge/Skills

• 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

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

Division Buildings & Grounds (DIV)

Department

Department Finance & Administration

Reports To

Wage/Salary $16.84 effective July 1

Status

Status Full-time

If Part-time, hours per week

If Non-exempt, work hours

Posting Number

Posting Number S00679P

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 07/01/2026

Open Date

Open Date 06/17/2026

Close Date

Special Instructions Summary

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

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.

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