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Mineral Area College
Custodian
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What they do
A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.
$32,929 / year median in Missouri
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Position Summary Perform a variety of cleaning activities and related tasks to maintain campus facilities; operate floor machines and other cleaning equipment related to the job task. Assist in moves, set ups, and college deliveries. Key Performance Indicators Maintain safe, clean facilities Assist the department where needed Propose and implement continuous improvement ideas Essential Functions Mop, sweep, buff, strip, and wax floors. Vacuum carpeted floors. Empty trash found in classrooms and offices. Recycle appropriate waste materials. Dust all furniture, equipment, and furnishings in classrooms and offices. Keep all areas, such as stairwells, hallways, and conference rooms clean and free of debris. Remove kick marks, graffiti, and other foreign matter from floors, walls, ceiling, and furnishings. Clean all glass surfaces. Clean bathrooms and water fountains to maintain a healthy environment. Refill various dispensers. Clean any other areas containing kitchen facilities, sinks, and the like. Clean chalk boards, white boards and erasers. Identify and report areas/items which are in need of additional attention (painting, repairs, general maintenance work, and so on.) Perform additional duties necessary to ensure facilities are clean, and present a favorable physical appearance. Perform other duties as assigned. Required Behaviors, Competencies, and Skills Define behaviors and values: Ability to relate quickly and respectfully to a variety of people, including the general public and colleagues.