Custodian

Job Summary

The Custodian will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and overall upkeep of all buildings on campus.  This position ensures a clean, sanitary and safe environment for students, staff, and visitors by performing a variety of custodial duties, including cleaning restrooms, classrooms, offices and common areas.

The Custodian position is a classified, hourly and essential personnel position.  As an essential personnel position, to maintain safe operations of campuses, the individuals in this position are required to work during inclement weather.

Nature of Work

The Custodian is responsible for cleaning, maintaining and assisting with repairs to grounds, fixtures, facilities and buildings on the campus.  This position may require travel between campuses to complete similar duties on New River campuses/sites.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Performs other functions as required or assigned. Also complies with all Policies and Standards.

• Cleaning and Sanitizing:

Clean and sanitize restrooms, including sinks, toilets, and mirrors.

Refill supplies, such as soap, paper towels, and toilet paper

Sweep, mop, vacuum, and dust classrooms, hallways, offices and stairwells.

• Trash and Recycling:

Empty trash and recycling bins and dispose of waste properly.

Replace liners in trash cans as needed

• Floor Care:

Perform regular floor maintenance, including sweeping, mopping, and buffing floors.

Use floor care equipment such as auto scrubbers and floor buffers when necessary.

• Window and Surface Cleaning

Clean windows, glass doors, and other surfaces

Remove smudges, fingerprints, and dust

• General Maintenance Support

Report any maintenance or repair needs, such as leaking faucets, damaged fixtures, or broken equipment, to the Facilities Supervisor.

Assist in moving furniture and setting up spaces for events, as required

Responsible for closing/locking facilities

• Safety and Compliance

Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including proper storage and use of cleaning supplies.

Promptly address any spills, hazards, or safety concerns.

• Other duties as Assigned

Perform additional cleaning tasks or special projects as directed by the Facilities Supervisor.

Professional Development

• Compliance training is to be completed routinely and timely.
• Participate in additional professional development opportunities through LinkedIn Learning and professional organization affiliations.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Knowledge of proper cleaning techniques and safe use of cleaning chemicals
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Physical ability to perform tasks such as lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders
• Comfortable working in various environments, including restrooms, stairwells, and outdoor areas.

Education

High School Diploma/GED - Required

Previous custodial or janitorial experience - Preferred

Expectations

Employees are expected to adhere to the Mission, Values and Vision of the College. Each employee's position has attributes that contribute to the achievement of these goals.

MISSION

New River Community and Technical College provides accessible, affordable, quality education and workforce programs to meet the needs of the region it serves.

CORE VALUES

Shared values guide New River Community and Technical College in fulfilling its mission. These values influence thoughts, guide decisions, mold policies, and determine courses of action. New River CTC employees will demonstrate these values in our daily work and help instill them in our students.

RESPECT

• Recognize and celebrate the unique contributions and perspectives of all
• Involve a diverse range of voices and perspectives in decision-
• Ensure everyone feels they are an integral part of the

HONESTY

• Communicate openly and
• Take responsibility for one’s actions.
• Provide accurate and transparent reporting of
• Make decisions based on ethical

EDUCATION

• Encourage and support a culture of continuous
• Facilitate the sharing of
• Offer access to a diverse range of educational
• Encourage
• Regularly assess educational programs and supporting
• Cultivate a workforce of knowledgeable, competent, and skilled

COMMUNITY

• Actively engage with the local
• Partner with local businesses, organizations, and non-
• Meet the educational needs and interests of the local
• Encourage and facilitate civic engagement among students, staff, faculty, and administration

VISION

New River Community and Technical College will improve students’ lives and will enrich

communities as an increasingly integral part of the educational and economic landscape of southern West Virginia.

*Position is M-F 2pm-10pm.

DISCLAIMER

This description does not state or imply that the duties listed are the only duties to be performed by the position incumbent.  Justification for information provided in the job description may be requested.  Employees are required to follow job-related instructions and perform other job-related activities assigned by their supervisor.

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