Custodian - Smith College - NORTHAMPTON

Essential Functions

• Clean and sanitize kitchen hoods and exhaust fan filters, mop and sanitize kitchen areas on a weekly basis.
• Maintain dining and custodial storerooms in a clean orderly state, assist with inventories. Receive and date delivered items and rotate stock as needed.
• Dry mop, wet mop, buff, strip and refinish floors: student rooms, common areas and dining areas.
• Clean all spaces within assigned areas (i.e., apartments, offices, storage areas, basements, laundry rooms, stairs, custodial closets, exits and ramps, etc.)  Routinely wash dumpsters, toters and recycling bins.
• Remove leaves, snow and debris from all entrances of assigned areas.
• Shampoo upholstered furniture, carpets, walk-off mats and runners in all assigned areas.
• Perform emergency clean-up of floods, spills, breakage, and bodily fluids within the building, excluding hazardous materials.
• Perform non-technical tasks as assigned to include, but not limited to changing light bulbs, cleaning windows, glass and checking fire extinguishers according to maintenance schedule.
• Report all necessary maintenance and repair items to coordinator, supervisor or designee.
• Conduct daily building inspections for possible safety hazards and report findings to the supervisor.
• Maintain positive public relations with all members of the college community.
• Perform tasks for scheduled and unscheduled academic, community events and other activities as required to include, but not limited to moving, delivering or arranging heavy items, such as equipment, furniture, materials etc., within and between buildings.
• Clean, sweep and mop all stairwells from first floor to basement.
• Remove trash and recycling from buildings, complying with all recycling practices.
• Drive college vehicles as assigned and assist with trucking, when requested.
• Responsible for cleaning vehicles, inspecting for damage and performing visual check prior to using. Reporting any issues discovered to the supervisor immediately.
• Must comply with cleaning frequency requirements as scheduled for assigned areas.
• Work with student workers during break and recess periods.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (knowledge, skills, education, experience, certifications, licenses)

• High school/vocational diploma, GED equivalent or combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 1 year (preferred) custodial/housekeeping experience in a service related industry.
• Must have a valid driver’s license. Must complete and comply with all College driving credentialing requirements and obtain DOT certificate.  Upon award of this position, a Division of Motor Vehicles background check will be completed.
• Must be able to safely lift and carry up to fifty pounds. Must be able to bend, walk, stand, climb stairs and ladders, and safely operate loaded hand trucks and dollies.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in accessing the internet, using the Smith College email, finance, payroll and calendar systems as well as the work order system.
• Must be able to pass a C.O.R.I check.

Skills

• Ability to safely move, deliver and arrange heavy items such as equipment, furniture, fixtures and materials within and between buildings for students, faculty, staff and guests of the college.
• Must possess general knowledge of custodial practices.
• Commitment to maintain high standards of maintenance.
• Ability to develop and follow a designated cleaning schedule and continually look for ways to improve on that schedule.
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of cleaning chemicals, including but not limited to reading and understanding Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Must have knowledge of OSHA regulations for the safety of the college employees, its users and property.
• Must have a clear understanding of the union contract and all college policies.
• Ability to remove ice and snow from entrances, walkways, ramps, fire escapes, porches and emergency exits attached or leading to buildings, which includes shoveling, scraping and sanding.
• Ability to use good judgment to take appropriate, independent action to carry out the primary functions of the job.
• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.