Custodial Specialist

Job DescriptionDepartment:Custodial 1 - JMPay Rate Type:HourlyEmployee Type:Job Summary:Facilities Services is seeking a flexible, motivated, and conscientious individual to join our diverse and committed team. The custodian specialist will perform a variety of specialty tasks surrounding light duty, restroom, utility, and vacuum. We encourage inquiries from candidates who will contribute to the diversity of our College, including its cultural and ethnic diversity.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Provide general cleaning and maintenance of assigned areas, complete work orders, and accomplish project work as directedComplete event setup and cleanup for College functionsPick up trash in common areas; empty trash, recycling bins, and reinstall liners in all common spaces including rest rooms; haul trash to dumpsterVacuum all traffic areas and other surfaces as necessary; spot clean where neededClean and maintain high visibility and first impression areasDust all appropriate horizontal and vertical high and low surfacesSpot clean surfaces including walls, fixtures, door, drinking fountains, elevators, stairwells, push plates, and glass (marks and dirt); polish brassRefill toilet tissues and other dispensers; turn out lights and secure areas as neededClean and disinfect all fixtures, mirrors, partitions, and doors in rest rooms; sweep and mop floorsAssist with maintaining inventory of custodial equipment, schedule service repairs as neededSupport emergency response/cleanup of biohazards, follow bloodborne pathogen protocolsProvide support of snow removal during and after stormsAssist with Universal Waste Management Program and Colby sustainability initiativesUtilize the electronic work order system to identify a wide range of building deficiencies that require repair or assistance from other work groups to correctComply with all safety rules, OSHA regulations, and Colby's Fleet Safety Policy requirements, including following posted speed limitsParticipates in a departmental on call rotationPerform additional duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without noticeQUALIFICATIONS:High school diploma or equivalent required; professional coursework or post-secondary education are a plusAbility to follow all safety rules and procedures is requiredAttention to detail, dependability, and initiative requiredPrevious custodial experience desiredAbility to repair equipment especially vacuum cleaners is highly desiredExcellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills with a high level of motivationMust be able to work independently, exercise judgment, and manage projects with minimal supervision as well as to adjust as new projects are assignedValid driver's license required and must meet the College's Fleet Safety Policy requirementsAbility to make an impact through work as a member of a team and diverse communityKEY RELATIONSHIPS:This position reports to the custodial supervisor and interacts regularly with faculty, staff, students, and visitors.WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to perform the essential functions.General indoor and outdoor campus environment. Position involves frequent movement, including walking, standing, bending, twisting, shoveling, reaching, and lifting. Must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.TO APPLY:Interested candidates should apply electronically by clicking the "Apply" button on the Colby College website. A review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.Colby is a private, coeducational liberal arts college that admits students and makes employment decisions on the basis of the individual's qualifications to contribute to Colby's educational objectives and institutional needs. Colby College does not discriminate in its educational programs or employment on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, or military or veteran's status. Colby is an equal opportunity employer and operates in accordance with federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination. Colby complies with Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in an institution's education programs and activities. Questions regarding Title IX may be referred to Colby's Title IX coordinator or to the federal Office of Civil Rights. We encourage inquiries from candidates who will contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our college.For more information about the College, please visit our website: www.colby.edu.