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Job Description
JOB GOAL:
To advance the colleges mission vision principles values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.
Locations Main Campus Cedar Rapids
Work Schedule : 4 pm 12:30 amKirkwood offers a very competitive benefits package as well. JOB SUMMARY:
Under limited supervision perform custodial and minor maintenance work on a flexible schedule as required for general maintenance of buildings and equipment. Will be responsible for equipment expendable supplies and campus keys. May be exposed to confidential information.
UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Advocate for Continual Improvement empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
- Collaborate with Mutual Accountability working together with a willingness to take ownership and accountability for our actions.
- Champion Service anticipating needs and create a welcoming diverse and inclusive environment.
- Perseverance commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
- Lead regardless of title through positive influence.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform daily custodial duties to an assigned area.
- Maintain carpets in rooms hallways stairs and entryways by vacuuming and shampooing.
- Scrub strip wax and buff all hard surface floors.
- Schedule carpet and hard surface floor cleaning.
- Clean and sanitize restrooms.
- Maintain windows walls chalkboards and ceiling tiles in a clean and sanitary condition.
- Change various size light bulbs at various heights up to 12 feet.
- Perform minor plumbing electrical and mechanical repairs and take appropriate corrective action.
- Assist with Preventative Maintenance Schedule.
- Operate snow removal equipment such as plows blowers shovels and sanders.
- Set up or move furniture and equipment as required.
- Assemble materials and supplies from the supply room and transfer them to the work area.
- Assist with training new custodian/maintenance.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:
- Be able and willing to always represent the College in the most positive manner with prospective former and current students clients suppliers and the community we serve.
- Establish and maintain good working relationships with coworkers and supervisory personnel.
- Safely operate maintain and detect defects in equipment and make minor repairs or adjustments.
- Working knowledge of vacuums wet vacs shampoo machines buffers and other standard cleaning equipment. Knowledge of use of common cleaning implements such as mops brooms and cleaners to keep areas clean and serviced.
- Operate equipment using appropriate safety precautions.
- Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions in the job involved.
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Must be able to work weekends on a rotating schedule and/or must be able to work flexible hours. Rotate assigned areas every 34 years or as needed.
- Welcome value and nurture people of all backgrounds perspectives and experiences as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job which should not be considered an allinclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH/WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
Light to medium work. Position involves exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally 10 33; up to 20 pounds frequently 34 66; and up to 10 pounds constantly 67 100 to move objects. Physically able to perform constant 67 100 and routine stooping bending reaching standing walking pushing pulling lifting and grasping. Occasional 10 33 crawling and kneeling.
Potentially subject to bio hazardous waste; chemical waste; moving mechanical parts; electrical current; working on scaffolding and high places up to 25 feet; atmospheric conditions that may affect the respiratory system or the skin; fumes odors dust mists gases or poor ventilation; noise; and vibration; and inside and outside environmental conditions.
Person in this position must satisfactorily complete Kirkwoods Blood Borne Pathogens training because of the potential exposure risk to blood or body fluids. Must satisfactorily complete Kirkwoods CPR/First Aid training and RighttoKnow program as a member of the Emergency Response and Control Team.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or GED.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR EXPERIENCE:
- Two years of custodial/maintenance or related work experience.
- Must have valid drivers license.
EEO AA/STATEMENT:
It is the policy of Kirkwood Community College not to discriminate in its programs activities or employment on the basis of race color national origin sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity creed religion and actual or potential family parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy please contact the Vice President Human Resources and Institutional Effectiveness 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW Cedar Rapids IA 52404 or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education John C. Kluczynski Federal Building 230 S. Dearborn Street 37th Floor Chicago ILTelephone:Facsimile:TDDEmail:.
WHY KIRKWOOD:
Kirkwood Community College prides itself on fostering a diverse workforce and values unique perspectives throughout its campus community. The college is a convenient innovative visionary educational leader striving to remain affordable and accessible. With more than 140 majors and programs Kirkwood boasts 16000 annual collegecredit students while maintaining one of the lowest tuitions in the state. All degreeseeking students are eligible for federal financial aid and the college offers more than $3 million in scholarships each year to students from all walks of life.
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Employment Type
Full-Time
