Custodial Worker

York Technical College, a member of the South Carolina Technical and Comprehensive Education System, is a public, two-year institution of higher education that offers a variety of associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Through maximizing student success, the College seeks to contribute to the economic growth and development of York, Lancaster, and Chester counties and of the State. The Custodial Worker will perform the following functions:

• Performs cleaning duties in offices, hallways, classrooms, and lobby areas, including sweeping, mopping, buffing, vacuuming floors, emptying wastebaskets and trash containers; cleans chalkboards and whiteboards; dusts shelves, blinds & window seals; cleans walk-off mats • Cleans restrooms by sanitizing sinks, toilets, urinals; sweeping, mopping, buffing, floors, empty/clean wastebaskets and trash containers • Empty recycled can/bottle containers. Cleans accessible interior and exterior windows at building entrances. Regularly monitors all areas for needed custodial and/or maintenance work. Follow instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies. • Monitors inventories in custodial closet and notifies supervisor of need for restocking cleaning supplies. Attends training and safety meetings and other related meetings. Follows all safety policies and procedures. Assists with setup of facilities for meetings, classrooms, conferences, events, etc. Performs other related duties as required.

A high school diploma or 10th grade equivalency and at least one year work experience or an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience may be considered. Floor tech experience, including stripping and waxing, carpet cleaning, and buffing floors.

• Knowledge of proper cleaning techniques. • Knowledge of cleaning products and how to use them safely. • Skill in the use of cleaning hand tools such as mops, brooms, dust pans, and scrub brushes. • Skill in the safe operation of power cleaning equipment such as vacuum cleaners, carpet cleaners, and buffers. • Ability to follow general instructions. • Ability to follow all safety policies and procedures. • Ability to interact appropriately with students, faculty, and staff. • Ability to lift up to 40lbs. • Ability to perform the following functions very frequently: bending, pushing, twisting, kneeling, stooping, and reaching overhead. • Ability to perform duties that requires standing and walking for most of the work shift. • Ability to work in an environment with the following: fumes from cleaner, heavy dust areas, and odors normally associated with custodial work. • Ability to work flexible hours as needed.

Applicants indicating degree(s) on the application may be required to provide unofficial copies of transcripts in the application process and official transcript upon hire.