SUMMARY:
Under the direction of supervision, performs cleaning-related duties assuring that the work is accomplished according to standards established by the College.

It is expected that this individual will accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective and competent manner and to strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed. Additionally, this individual must understand the comprehensive role of the community college and cooperate and work harmoniously with college personnel and the public. This individual must follow all college policies, rules, regulations and guidelines as they relate to this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This listing of essential duties and responsibilities is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Cleans assigned areas as necessary utilizing approved methods of cleaning such surfaces as carpet, tile, glass, slate and wood; ensures that all cleaning equipment is properly maintained at all times.

• Maintains floor surface areas by vacuuming and shampooing carpets, dry mopping, wet mopping, stripping wax, waxing, disinfecting and otherwise caring for hard surfaced floors.

• Maintains wall surface areas by dusting, washing and polishing as necessary.

• Cleans building furniture such as tables, chairs, desks, cabinets and bookcases.

• Cleans glass surfaces as required such as interior and exterior windows, door glass and mirrors.

• Cleans and disinfects rest rooms including sinks, urinals and toilets; ensures that all paper dispensers are filled as needed.

• Cleans items such as doors, chalkboards, drinking fountains, lighting fixtures, window sills, empties wastepaper baskets and ashtrays.

• Maintains entryways up to approximately fifteen feet from the doorway by sweeping up debris and shoveling snow as necessary; applies snow melt product as necessary in this area.

• Assures that proper use is made of College facilities by the public and that personnel using facilities having special use requirements adhere to the requirements.

• Assists in preparing any College facility for a special event; checks bulletin boards regularly for upcoming events involving WWCC facilities. Checks 25Live event sheets along with bulletin boards regularly for upcoming events involving WWCC facilities.

• Assures that assigned equipment is properly functioning; reports problems to the appropriate personnel.

• Maintains a willingness to assist other members of the custodial staff when workloads necessitate same.

• Ensures that all doors and windows are properly secured where feasible upon termination of the work shift.

• Completes and makes certain that time sheets accurately reflect time worked during the month.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The listing of other duties and responsibilities is meant to be representative, not exhaustive.

• Wears approved clothing when on duty.

• Serves on call as deemed necessary based on institutional needs, particularly as it relates to vacation and other leaves.

• Maintains safe working conditions and practices at all times.

• Safeguards institutional physical resources by caring properly for assigned assets and by prohibiting unauthorized use.

• Maintains an inventory of all assigned equipment, keeping proper records as necessary.

• Participates in in service training programs as appropriate.

• Performs other related duties as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee regularly works in indoor conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

The requirements listed below are representative the knowledge, skills and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Knowledge of:

Principles and practices in general custodial operations

Custodial equipment and repair procedures

MSDS sheets

Proper lifting techniques

Mixing chemicals properly

Ability to:

Understand materials, equipment operations, supplies and applications pertinent to housekeeping tasks

Operate general equipment used in custodial operations

Communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Operate a PC and related software

Maintain effective working relationships with other people

Mix chemicals according to instructions and safety precautions

Manage time, work schedules to meet deadlines

EDUCATION AND /OR EXPERIENCE :

Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of the requisite knowledge, skill and abilities. A typical way to obtain these would be:

One (1) or Two (2) years of experience as a custodian, preferably in a large, public organization