Colby Community College is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented full-time Custodian to join our team. This position plays a key role in maintaining a clean safe and welcoming environment for employees students visitors and community members. The ideal candidate will take pride in their work be self-motivated and be able to complete tasks efficiently with minimal supervision. This position will report to the Custodial Services Supervisor.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled custodial activities to maintain the proper appearance of the college facilities interiors.
- Performs custodial activities to include but not limited to general cleaning of buildings restrooms and classrooms.
- Perform routine cleaning tasks including sweeping mopping vacuuming and dusting.
- Clean and sanitize restrooms classrooms offices and other common areas.
- Empty trash and recycling bins and replace liners.
- Refill paper products and soap dispensers as needed.
- Clean windows doors and interior glass.
- Maintain floor care including buffing stripping and waxing (as required);
- Report any safety hazards needed repairs or maintenance concerns to the supervisor.
- Secure the building after hours as needed.
- Follow all safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
- Accurately records data to maintain inventory for cleaning chemicals supplies and paper goods.
- Supports the daily operation of the custodial team and fulfills other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
SKILLS KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of safe operation and preventative equipment maintenance is commonly used when performing custodial tasks.
- Ability to perform manual tasks requiring moderate physical strength;
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions with the capacity to read and interpret labels follow oral and written communication and work independently;
- Ability to work effectively with diverse populations of students faculty staff and external constituencies.
- Most work is performed in environmentally controlled buildings. Exposure to fumes noxious odors dust mists gases and hazardous chemicals exists.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Previous custodial or janitorial experience is a plus but not required.
- Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently.
- Physically able to lift 25 pounds bend kneel and be on feet for extended periods.
- Strong attention to detail and reliability.
HOURS/SCHEDULE
Must be able to follow work schedules:
- School Hours (August through May) are 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. or 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
- Summer Hours (June and July) are 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
SALARY
$16.00 - $17.00 per hour depending on experience.
The flexible benefits program includes options for single and family health and dental coverage life insurance reimbursement accounts holiday pay sick leave and vacation leave allowances as well as 21 days of paid holiday leave. Participation in the state retirement program is required.
APPLICATION
Open until filled. To apply send an application letter resume and references to:
Colby Community College
Attn: Human Resources
1255 S. Range
Colby KS 67701
Application materials may be emailed to (at).
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Previous custodial or janitorial experience is a plus but not required.
- Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently.
- Physically able to lift 25 pounds bend kneel and be on feet for extended periods.
- Strong attention to detail and reliability.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Colby Community College provides equality of opportunity to its applicants for admission enrolled students graduates and employees. The College does not discriminate with respect to hiring continuation of employment promotion tenure other employment practices application for admission or career services and placement on the basis of race color gender age disability national origin or ancestry sexual orientation or religion. For inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Human Resources Office 1255 South Range Ave. Colby KS 67701. . hr(at)
Candidates who identify as qualified people with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request accommodations should contact Human Resources.
The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. The candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
Colby Community College is located in northwest Kansas approximately 50 miles from the Nebraska and Colorado borders. From a humble beginning of 99 students in 1964 CCC now serves more than 2400 students annually.
In addition to a 57-acre main campus a 60-acre farm is used as a hands-on laboratory and training facility. The College also accommodates hundreds of off-campus students through face-to-face online and hybrid courses.
A number of studies conclude that CCC is a solid educational investment. Colby has a strong history of student performance and has the best graduation and retention rates among Kansas community colleges.