Custodian
Job Description
Job Title
Custodian
Job Title
Custodian
Campus Urban Campus/Des Moines
Job Number
25-C08
Employment
Date As soon as possible.
Job Category
Support Staff Positions
Application & Position Contact Information
Human Resources at (515) 964-6479 or jobs@dmacc.edu for information concerning the application process. Mark Moore at 515-248-7215 or mamoore13@dmacc.edu for information concerning the position or your status once the position has closed.
Salary Information
HIRING RANGE: $17.25 – $19.15 per hour based on experience.Salary Information HIRING RANGE: $17.25 – $19.15 per hour based on experience.Pay Grade: 05
Job Summary Keep buildings or portions of campuses neat, clean and sanitary for use by the college community.Mon-Fri, 7am-3:30pm
Thoroughly clean restrooms daily using proper specified procedures as determined by supervisor.
Perform various building cleaning tasks including but not limited to: clean and vacuum carpets; maintain hard surface flooring; remove all trash and recycle materials; clean chalkboards, whiteboards, ledges and erasers; clean glass; wash windows; dust furniture; clean ceiling diffusers; clean trash cans; clean walls; clean out janitor’s closets; make repairs to equipment; other tasks as required or needed.
Essential Functions
Order and maintain appropriate custodial supplies from Physical Plant warehouse. Report building maintenance problems to Physical Plant, repair items, assist students, staff and instructors, lock and secure buildings before leaving.
Maintain light grounds work including but not limited to: snow removal of entryways; mowing; planting; fertilizing; and aeration.
Complete on-going training on operation of all equipment, safety regulations, and use of new products and techniques.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Required Qualifications Ability to learn to operate extractors, burnishers, auto scrubbers, and related equipment.Ability to read and understand operating instructions.Ability to periodically move equipment/furniture/supplies weighing up to 75 pounds; occasionally climb ladders; frequently bend, reach, and push.Ability to interact effectively, courteously and impartially with diverse populations.
Desired Qualifications
Desired Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent.One year of custodial experience preferably with commercial cleaning including hard surfaces and restrooms.
- Horizontal push/pull of 15 lbs of force up to 10 ft
- Waist to floor lift of 50 lbs
- Waist to shoulder lift of 40 lbs
- Carry of 50 lbs up to 10 ft
- Forward/lateral reaching
- Forward bending/trunk rotation
- Hand coordination
- Standing/Ability to be Mobile
- Grasping of up to 50 lbs of force
- Climbing of 8-12 in
- Overhead reaching
- Sustained bending up to 1 minute
- Sitting
- Crouching/kneeling up to 1 minute
Physical Demand Category
Medium
Physical Demand Category
Medium
Post offer, Pre-Employment Physical Test
Prior to starting employment, all persons are required to have a post offer, pre-employment physical verifying the physical ability to perform the duties described.
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, day hours.
Posting Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
DMACC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer and embraces diversity. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. Individuals with disabilities desiring a reasonable accommodation in the application process should notify Human Resources at 515-964-6301 or by email jobs@dmacc.edu.
THIS VACANCY REQUIRES: 1) A complete DMACC Employment Application (personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions). Incomplete applications and commenting “See Resume” will not be accepted. The application form will be used to screen applicants for required qualifications. 2) Attachment of transcripts to your electronic application. Transcripts must include the applicant’s name and degrees conferred. Scanned copies are acceptable.
08/30/2024
Deadline for Submitting Applications
09/10/2024
Open Until Filled
No
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Please describe your training and experience with auto scrubbers, carpet extractors, vacuums and team cleaning.
(Open Ended Question)
- * How did you learn about this job opening?
- DMACC Employee Referral
- Friend/Relative
- Indeed.com
- TeachIowa.gov
- HigherEdJobs
- CareerBuilder
- The Chronicle of Higher Education
- Inside Higher Ed
- Iowa Workforce Development
- DMACC Website
- DMACC Applicant Job Alert Email
- Other
- * Have you completed the DMACC Employment Application (all personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions)?
- Yes
- No (If no, please return to the application and complete all additional information.)
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