Custodian

**Voted Best Place to Work in Alaska in 2022!**

Job summary:

            Perform a variety of custodial duties to maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of assigned rooms, buildings, and related facilities. Early mornings, or evenings after 5pm, Monday- Friday. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Ability to pass a drug screening and State of Alaska background check
• A current valid driver’s license
• Qualify for SFA’s commercial automobile insurance

Preferred:

• Diploma or GED
• Custodial experience

Skills required:

• Knowledge of:
  • Methods of cleaning and preserving floors, walls and fixtures
  • Cleaning materials and disinfectants
  • Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
  • The operation of common janitorial equipment (e.g. broom, ladder, step stool), motorized vehicles and power equipment (e.g. vacuums, common power tools, yard equipment)
• Ability to:
  • Work independently in the absence of supervision
  • Great written and verbal communication skills
  • Build good rapport with those contacted in-the-course-of work

Job responsibilities:

• Clean and care for assigned areas and equipment. Cleaning duties will be performed outside of regular office hours
• Perform moderate to heavy manual work
• Perform minor repairs and assist with office moves
• Work is performed primarily in an indoor environment, with occasional travel from site to site; exposure to dust, grease, odors, and cleaning agents; work hours include shift work to minimize disruption of daily operational activities
• Primary functions require enough physical ability and mobility to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time; stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, reach and twist; regularly push, pull, lift, and/or carry light to moderately heavy objects and occasionally objects over 45 pounds; requires an ability to operate various equipment

Supervision:

• Custodian is supervised by the Facilities Manager

Benefits:

• Insurance
  • Health
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life
  • Short Term Disability
• 401K with 3% match
• Paid Time Off 
• Continuing Education Stipend