Custodial Worker

Job Summary:

Farmingdale State College is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Custodial Worker to join our team. As a Custodial Worker, you will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and organization of our public buildings and adjacent grounds and sidewalks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collects and empties trash and recycling in accordance with cleaning schedules
• Cleans and/or removes hazardous or misplaced items, waste, and spills
• Assembles cleaning carts according to assigned tasks
• Prepares, mixes, and dilutes cleaning solutions following manufacturer directions
• Washes floors, corridors, stairwells, walls, partitions, and windows using mops, detergents, brushes, and other cleaning devices
• Vacuums, strips and waxes floors, and shampoos carpets, using manual or mechanical equipment
• Scrubs and cleans restrooms, including toilets, sinks, and drains, using hand-operated equipment and cleaning agents
• Dusts or washes light fixtures and high places, such as ceilings, using ladders, other appropriate equipment, and tools
• Polishes wood and metal surfaces, fixtures, furniture, and equipment
• Monitors cleaning supplies and equipment; and notifies supervisor of supply levels, equipment malfunction, and/or maintenance issues observed during cleaning
• Replaces, cleans, and/or hangs building fixtures and decorative items, such as curtains, blinds, and pictures
• Moves, and arranges furniture and equipment in connection with cleaning tasks or in preparation for meetings, events, and other activities

Requirements:

• Applicants must be physically able to perform medium to heavy physical labor

Benefits:

• Farmingdale State College offers excellent fringe benefits, including health insurance options and retirement plans

Working Conditions:

• Monday - Friday, 10am - 6:30pm