Position Openings

Custodian/Custodian Trainee (2nd and 3rd shift)

Position Title: Custodian/Custodian Trainee—2nd and 3rd Shift

Position Summary: Maintains College premises in clean and orderly condition. Performs routine building custodial tasks.

Supervision Received/Supervision Exercised: This position reports to a Custodial Supervisor.

Essential Functions:

  1. Cleans dust and debris resulting from day’s activities. Rearranges or sets up rooms, tables and chairs per instructions. Notifies supervisor concerning the need for repairs.
  2. Sweeps, vacuums and washes interior of rooms, hallways and office areas. Keeps garbage containers empty of trash.
  3. Maintains and cleans restrooms; keeps restrooms supplied with paper products and soaps.
  4. Assists with building maintenance tasks such as replacing light bulbs, etc., as assigned.
  5. May be on call for emergency or weather-related needs. Assists in snow removal activities.
  6. Performs other duties as required.

Required Qualifications:

  1. High School Diploma or equivalent
  2. Ability to read and write in the English language
  3. Previous custodial experience

Physical Requirements:

  1. Ability to perform custodial duties and to work independently
  2. Ability to lift 35 pounds daily and 80 pounds occasionally

Application Process:

Please fax a letter of application and résumé to (989) 463-7787 or apply in person at the Human Resources Office, Alma College, Centennial House, 320 Maple St., Alma, Michigan, by 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 13, 2012.

Alma College is a selective, baccalaureate liberal arts college committed to academic excellence and development of responsible leaders. Alma’s undergraduates thrive on challenging academic programs in a supportive, small-college environment emphasizing active, collaborative learning and close student-faculty interaction. Alma is a private Phi Beta Kappa institution located in the center of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.

Alma College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff and student body.

Posted: Fri, August 3rd, 2012 at 2:38PM

 

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