PT Custodian

Job Title:                        PT Custodian

Classification:               Facilities Assistance – Custodial/Maintenance Helper/Facilities Attendant

Hourly Rate Range:     $13.46 to $17.85 per hour

Work Schedule:            28 hours per week, Monday –Thursday 4-10 p.m. Fri.- 2 – 6 p.m.

FLSA Status:                 Non-Exempt

Summary

Assists in the maintenance of the college’s buildings, grounds, and equipment.  Must be able to work other shifts if needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Cleans all assigned areas.
• Removes all trash and garbage.
• Refurbishes all floors.
• Removes snow and ice on walkways in assigned areas.
• Maintains closet and inventory of supplies in assigned area.
• Replaces lamps in light fixtures.
• Assists with summer cleaning program.
• Be available to work Saturdays and overtime when needed.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.
• Event Set-Up
• Assists grounds crew with landscaping, mulching, weeding, mowing, and hedge trimming.
• Assists the dayshift with painting, repair work, and other projects.

Required:

Education:

• High school degree or equivalent.

Certifications:

• Act 153 Clearances (Act 34 PA Criminal Background, Act 151 PA Child Abuse History, Act 114 FBI Clearance Fingerprinting)

Work Experience:

• Cleaning experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Operate and maintain cleaning equipment.
• General knowledge of cleaning skills.
• Must have knowledge of cleaning chemicals and how to apply them.
• Ability and knowledge to operate all custodial equipment needs of the college.
• Basic knowledge and ability to operate grounds work equipment.
• Flexible work schedule to include overtime as needed, subject to change for summer cleaning and snow removal.
• Reliable means of transportation, especially during bad weather conditions.
• Understand the proper methods of mixing chemical supplies as per the Workers and Community Right-to-Know Act. 

Recommended Soft Skills:

• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with students, the public, and coworkers.
• Must have excellent communication and organizational skills. Must possess a high level of the following work skills and behaviors: teamwork/cooperation, initiative, customer service, and commitment to continuous professional growth in skills and knowledge 

Preferred:

• Bilingual (Spanish) 

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.