Basic Function and Responsibility:

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school campus or other assigned college facility; maintain buildings and surrounding areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform general custodial tasks in a specific work area including trash removal, cleaning chalk boards, dry/wet mopping, strip/wax floors etc.
• Operate custodial equipment such as vacuums, mops, small hand and power tools, buffer/scrubber.
• Move furniture, file cabinets, desks, etc., as required.
• Set up furniture, stages, mats, etc., as required for special events.
• Clean and disinfect drinking fountains and restroom facilities including sinks, toilets and urinals; replenish dispensers with towels, soap, toilet paper and other items; clean mirrors, tile and windows.
• Assist and work with routine tasks as directed by supervision such as moving, plumbing, and basic repair.
• Report safety, sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate authority; report need for maintenance repairs; respond to emergency custodial requests as needed.
• Perform snow removal and perform special work assignments or clean ups as directed.
• Perform other job related duties as assigned.

Supervision Received:

General supervision is received from the Manager of Housekeeping. Functional supervision is received from the Housekeeping Supervisor.

Supervision Exercised:

None

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school education or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is required.
• One year of custodial experience or similar experience is necessary.
• Familiarity with methods, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in custodial work is required.

Physical Working Conditions:

Position will require employees to have

• the ability to stand, walk and move for extended periods of time (Often - 75% - 100%).
• the ability to detect dirt, dust, stains and marks. (Often 75% to 100%)
• the ability to bend, twist, stoop, kneel, crawl, push, pull, and reach in all directions (Often - 75% - 100%)
• the ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. (Often 75% - 100%)
• the ability to perform moderate to strenuous physical labor for extended periods of time. (Often 75% - 100%)
• the ability to set up and operate mechanical cleaning equipment. (Occasional 50% to 75%)
• the ability to work at heights and the ability to ascend/descend ladders. (Seldom - 0% - 25%)
• Some shifts will require the use of radio communication.  Employees on these shifts, and using these devices, will be required to have the ability to hear and exchange information clearly.

Job duties may be performed in hot, dusty, dirty environments.  Employees may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and outside weather conditions.

SALARY:  The hourly salary of this position is $19.24 which equates to $38,777 annualized based on Oakton's summer hours schedule.

HOURS:  Monday - Friday 10:30 pm - 7:00 am

Preemployment Physical Check required

Based on the needs of the college and with Administrator approval, some positions at the college may have a hybrid schedule option available after 30 working days.

For information regarding employment eligibility, please visit our employment at Oakton web page.

Equal Opportunity Employer