Custodian

Overview and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Custodial Supervisor, this position is responsible for performing a variety of manual work, generally of a physical nature, related to the cleaning of Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) facilities.

Responsibilities:

• Perform normal and customary cleaning duties in offices, classrooms, and other areas of the building.
• Clean and maintain hard and carpeted floors.
• Clean restroom facilities.
• Cleaning duties include the following tasks but are not limited to:
  • Spot clean all walls when needed.
  • Clean writing surfaces and equipment such as whiteboards, erasers, etc.
  • Clean and wash lockers as needed.
  • Wash all glass.
• Ensure cleaning cart is stocked with materials. Inform Crew Leader if supplies are running low.
• Replace all burned out lights.
• Handle trash and recycling.
• Help keep sidewalks and entrances free of snow, ice and litter.
• Building security (locking/unlocking campus doors).
• Perform room set-ups; including arranging classroom furniture and moving furniture/equipment.
• Ability to work with students and staff to create a pleasant environment for learning and working.
• Aptitude for accepting job responsibilities, good safety standards, and performing work without direct supervision.
• Readiness to accept job changes as needed and accept supervisor's suggestions.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to use online work-order system to manage tasks.
• Ability to assist coworkers in their areas due to absence, workload, etc.
• Ability to clean using current sanitary chemistry.
• Ability to operate equipment associated with cleaning process.
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment.
• Ability to read and understand instructions, product labels, and hazardous information sheets/labels.
• Ability to model integrity through self-awareness, personal accountability, ethical behavior, quality standards, and sustainable practices.
• Ability to think critically by applying problem solving practices, acquiring relevant information, using technology and other resources appropriately, and evaluating alternatives.
• Ability to communicate effectively by speaking and writing clearly, concisely, and professionally; practicing active listening; reading critically and adapting communication for audience.
• Ability to recognize personal biases, adapt to different cultural situations, and demonstrate a commitment to respectful interactions with persons of various ethnic, cultural, socio-economic, or educational backgrounds.
• Basic knowledge of and skills with technology including software programs for communication including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Outlook.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of successful commercial cleaning experience.
• Experience working in an educational environment preferred.
• Experience in working with people and having contact with the public preferred.