Custodian III

DEPARTMENT:

Facilities

PAY RANGE:

$16.15 to $20.00 per hour, depending on experience, plus a $0.30 per hour shift differential, depending on shift. Full-time, benefit-eligible.

Eligible for a $1.00 per hour increase after successful completion of a six-month probationary period.

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SCHEDULE/SHIFT:

Summer, approx. May - August, 7am - 4pm between Tuesday to Saturday; Subject to change with new academic year

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

CLOSING DATE:

June 5, 2026

SUMMARY

The Custodian III is responsible for cleaning and light maintenance of college facilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Cleans offices, classrooms, restrooms, and other areas; stocks and refills dispensers; empties trash
• Monitors and maintains college equipment, furniture, and buildings
• Arranges proper room compilation for the various environments and events as directed
• Performs hard floor maintenance, including cleaning, stripping, and waxing
• Performs carpet care, including shampooing and vacuuming
• Replaces light bulbs or other fixture items
• Moves furniture, equipment, or fixtures
• Delivers supplies and stocks the area with appropriate supplies
• Locks and unlocks buildings
• Reports malfunctions of fixtures, damages, safety and/or security concerns, accidents, injuries, or illness to the supervisor
• Provides college campus security and campus safety services
• Performs snow and ice removal from designated areas
• Attends related trainings, workshops, and professional development
• Cross-trains to perform other departmental and team functions; backfills for staff as needed
• Actively participates in the development of a climate that promotes and supports innovation and efforts to continuously improve services to students, faculty, and the College
• Creates and maintains a collaborative and collegial environment with colleagues and maintains effective working relationships
• Maintains professional ethics and confidentiality of students in accordance with applicable laws and policies
• Advances the mission of FVCC by serving on or convening committees and contributing to the community in college-related activities
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
• Reports to the Custodial Manager

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or equivalent

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in commercial cleaning

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge and skill in using cleaning equipment, products, techniques, and standards
• Ability to read and follow directions
• Ability to meet a high standard of safety and health code regulations
• Ability to safely and efficiently perform all required duties of the position, including, but not limited to, operating large machines such as strippers, shampooers, waxers; working on various length ladders; and working with strong chemicals
• Working knowledge of custodial procedures and equipment, and the ability to identify safety problems
• Ability and willingness to serve as a representative for the College by interacting appropriately with the public, students, potential students, andthe College community
• Ability and willingness to provide quality customer service
• Ability to work within the policies and procedures of FVCC
• Ability to maintain effective and positive professional relationships with staff, students, and the public
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Ability to maintain regular and acceptable attendance levels
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical screen
• Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check
• Ability to respond in the event of an emergency
• This is a Heavy Duty job, according to the Selected Characteristics of Occupations Defined in the Revised Dictionary of Occupational Titles, U.S. Department of Labor and Industry. Heavy Duty involves exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 25-50 pounds frequently, and up to 20 pounds continuously to move objects.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

To be considered for this position, applicants must apply online at https://www.fvcc.edu/about/careers-at-fvcc; paper submission of applications or resume materials are not accepted for open positions. FVCC does not retain application materials for future consideration.

EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATIONS, REFERENCE CHECKS, AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS: Prior to any offers of employment, FVCC conducts thorough employment verifications and reference checks and may contact organizations and individuals not listed on an applicant's application or resume. Additionally, FVCC conducts post-offer criminal background checks.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: FVCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is FFVCC'spolicy that all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, vveteran'sstatus, service in the uniformed services as defined by state and federal law, physical or mental disability, national origin, or ancestry except as authorized by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs, as required by federal and state laws.

FVCC BOARD POLICY: The FVCC Board Policy Manual is available to review at https://www.fvcc.edu/about/board-administration/board-of-trustees/board-policies

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: FVCC provides reasonable accommodations upon request to qualified individuals with disabilities during all phases of employment, including the application and selection process. No applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE ACT: Preference applies in hiring and provides a uniform method by which special consideration is given to qualified Veterans. VetVeterans'eference laws do not, however, guarantee Veterans a job, nor do they give VetVeterans'eference in internal actions such as promotion, transfer, reassignment, and reinstatement. Applying for a preference is voluntary, and all information related to a preference is confidential and used only during the hiring process; the information will be maintained in a separate confidential file. To claim Veterans' Preference, you must complete the Veterans' Preference Form (form is available at https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf) and email it along with document(s) that verify your eligibility for employment preference to HR@fvcc.edu. Claims for Veterans'erence must be received by Human Resources prior to the position closing date.

WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISION: Based on the Windfall Elimination Provision, FVCC employment may not be covered by Social Security. To learn more about the Windfall Elimination Provision, click https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10045.pdf.