Custodian Job at Valencia College, Brooklyn, NY

  • Valencia College
  • Brooklyn, NY

Job Description

Please see Special Instructions for more details. Our Custodial Services team is looking for a dedicated Custodian to help us maintain a safe and clean environment across our West Campus facilities. We’re looking for individuals who can multitask, efficiently operate cleaning equipment (including pressure washers). Excellent communication skills are required to understand and adhere to directions. You’ll play a vital role in our mission to provide comfortable environment in which our students, faculty and staff can accomplish their educational and professional goals. The ideal candidate will have: Ability to read and follow instructions and communicate effectively Experience or working knowledge in a position with similar duties Knowledge of and ability to use cleaning fluids, chemicals, cleaning tools, and equipment such as scrubbing and waxing machines Medical, dental benefits and paid life insurance premiums Generous paid time off – vacation leave, sick leave, personal days, spring break, winter break, and other holidays Educational and Professional development opportunities for you and your dependents and so much more. Please Note: This position operates in a fully onsite environment. Please be advised that this position may be eligible for night time differential in accordance with Valencia College Pay policies. This position is eligible for Veteran’s Preference under Florida Statute 295.07(5)(a), F.S. Applicants must complete the entire online application and include work history, even if attaching a resume. Any incomplete applications will not be considered. Please note that you will need to establish Florida residency within 30 days from your start date if selected for this position. Selected candidates recommended for hire may be required to complete pre-employment screenings as a condition of employment, which may include but are not limited to: a criminal background check, drug screening, professional reference verification, and driver’s license verification. The Office of Organizational Development and Human Resources (ODHR) will confirm applicable requirements during the hiring process. About this Position Position Number Position Number SE0896 Position Title Position Title Custodian Job Type Job Type Staff FT/PT FT/PT Full-Time Employee Class Description Employee Class Description C2-Staff (ed. support) General Position Description Responsible for all cleaning duties in and around buildings according to explicit instructions. Flexible Work Arrangement Flexible Work Arrangement Fully On-site: Employee performs all of their job duties at a Valencia College location, with flexibility in the work schedule, if appropriate. Grade Grade 2021 Exemption Status Exemption Status Non-Exempt Posting Number Posting Number S4087P Location(s) Proposed Work Schedule (Please note hours subject to change based on business needs) Monday – Friday 4:00 pm-12:30 am Occasional weekend availability may be necessary to meet college needs. All schedule changes will be communicated in advance. Temporary Position (Temp or Grant Funded) Details Salary Range Salary Range $33,800 per year Essential Job Functions 1. Sweeps, dust mops, mops, scrubs, and waxes floors using appropriate cleaning and waxing equipment as required. 2. Sweeps, cleans, and mops rest rooms including floors, sinks, urinals, commodes, and mirrors; polishes hardware, refills soap and towel dispensers as required. 3. Empties wastebaskets, cigarette burns, and trash receptacles. 4. Cleans chalkboards, erasers, chalk troughs, and replenishes chalk. 5. Closes windows, turns off lights, and locks assigned areas. 6. Dusts furniture, window sills, and other area equipment. 7. Washes windows, cleans and polishes drinking fountains, and other area equipment. 8. Cleans cobwebs, mud, paper, and other debris from area adjacent to buildings; scrubs, and hoses corridors and walkways. 9. Cleans walls, ceilings, and light fixtures. Requests needed supplies and materials from supervisor. 10. Cleans air conditioning supply and return air grills. 11. Assists in relocating furniture, books, etc. 12. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Drivers License Requirement Drivers License Requirement Drivers License Requirement Not Applicable Required Qualifications Required Minimum Education Required Minimum Education High School Diploma or general educational degree (GED), or any equivalent combination of related education, training, and/or experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions. Required Field of Study Other Required Qualifications Required License/Certification Preferred Qualifications Preferred Education & Field of Study Preferred Type of Experience Experience or working knowledge in a position with similar duties. Preferred Licenses/Certification Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 1. Ability to read, write, understand and follow directions, as well as communicate and interact effectively across the College. 2. Ability to stand for long periods of time. 3. Ability to lift objects (approximately 15-44 lbs.) 4. Knowledge of and ability to use cleaning fluids, chemicals, cleaning tools, and equipment such as scrubbing and waxing machines. Working Conditions General Working Conditions This job primarily operates in a professional office environment. The employee will routinely operate standard office equipment including but not limited to computers, keyboards, mouse, phones, photocopiers, printers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. Typical physical competencies include but are not limited to frequently remaining stationary, moving, reaching, positioning self and occasionally ascending/descending, lifting/moving objects weighing between 5-15 pounds. This job also entails frequently communicating, discerning and exchanging information, detecting and perceiving objects up close, at a distance, and the ability to adjust focus. Cognitive abilities include but are not limited to frequently using discretion, judgment, reasoning, memory, learning, maintaining confidentiality, comprehension, problem solving, and decision-making. The typical work environment, physical and cognitive demands listed above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The College has a process to identify and make available reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Job specific working conditions Job Specific Designation Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*) * Are you available for work during emergency situations, such as hurricane conditions? Yes No Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents Resume/Vita Optional Documents Cover letter Veterans Preference Verification Documentation Reference Letter 1 Reference Letter 2 Reference Letter 3 #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Work at office, Relocation, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours

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