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Independence Community College
Job Description
Custodian
Position Summary
The college is seeking a team-oriented professional who will perform custodial work for the facilities. The position will include providing basic building interior and exterior improvement activities, assisting with building/campus activity set up, identifying specific building custodial needs, processing work orders, establishing usage schedule, and completing work list priorities. As a Custodian you will be working closely with the Lead Custodian and the Director of Maintenance to be pro-active in meeting facility needs while providing excellent customer service. The Lead Custodian and Director of Maintenance may assign other duties for the successful operation of the campus.
Primary Responsibilities
1. Provide light building maintenance as assigned like change light bulbs and clean light fixtures as well as change ceiling tiles.
2. Assist with basic building interior and exterior improvement activities.
3. Assist building/campus activity set up.
4. Provide services for the campus buildings as assigned
5. Performs the duties necessary to promote and preserve the general cleanliness of the campus facilities which include but not limited to: clean chalkboards/whiteboards and chalk trays; clean and vacuums carpets; sweeps, mops floors, stairwells, etc.; dusts rooms, offices, etc.; cleans restrooms; removes snow, etc.; mops, strips & waxes and buffs floors in food services. Empties and clean trash containers inside and outside.
6. Assists in the performance of whatever tasks are necessary in the maintenance of the ground during inclement weather.
7. Make certain buildings are covered during times building will be vacant due to employees taking vacation time, sick time and/or personal time.
8. Other responsibilities necessary to the successful operation of the campus.
9. Takes periodic inventory counts of spare parts, equipment, paper goods and cleaning supplies.
10. Requires maintenance of the grounds during inclement weather conditions.
11. Work may be required when the college is closed, on weekends, holidays as well as occasional mandatory overtime as needed to accomplish maintenance department goals, projects and/or deadlines.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Custodian position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, but only after full disclosure by the applicant.
1. Position requires availability for "call-outs" for building emergencies and/or special events. Reliable transportation will be required.
2. Position requires you to maintain your building assignment.
3. Position generally requires light work with occasional lifting of fifty pounds or more, carrying supplies, equipment. The job requires the ability to stand for extended periods of time; walking, constant movement.
4. The job requires constant hand grasp; frequent standing, walking and repetitive leg and arm movements, bending, reaching forward and overhead; squatting and kneeling; twist, climb and crawl.
5. Work is generally performed in an indoor or outdoor setting in all kinds of weather.
Position Information
Custodian is a Full-time, 32 hours per week, 12-month position with benefits.
General Qualifications

1. Ability to mop, sweep, run a floor buffer, empty trash, wash windows, vacuum carpets, shovel snow, and other cleaning responsibilities as assigned.
2. Consistently strive to maintain a safe and operational facility.
3. Clarity of thought and expression.
4. Time management, computer and organizational skills.
5. Team Player, dedicated and hard worker.
6. Demonstrated hands-on familiarity with custodial functions and equipment.
7. Demonstrated understanding quality of campus work environment.
8. Serve the College and its customers in a professional and congenial manner.

| Other Qualifications
| Qualifications for this position will include experience related to the scope of work. The ideal candidate will possess excellent custodial skills and be able to interact with staff and the public in a professional manner. Valid driver's license and ability to drive is required. Custodial person must espouse a collaborative work ethic and a philosophy of higher education that is compatible with the mission of a comprehensive community college.
Specific Qualifications
1. High school diploma or equivalent required.
2. Expanded self-starting attitude.
3. Ability to work well with others and accept supervision.
4. Ability to lift a minimum of fifty pounds.
5. Ability to perform assigned work tasks on a ladder.
6. An educational philosophy in alignment with a small, rural comprehensive community college.
Compensation: $13.00 per hour
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Independence Community College (ICC) is a two-year educational institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. It was established in 1925 as grades 13 and 14 of the Independence public school system. In 1967, Independence Community College legally separated from the school district. Construction of the new community college on a 68 acre campus, formerly the Independence Country Club, began in 1969. Classes at the new site began in September 1970. ICC campus is now home to the Academic Building, Fine Arts Building, Student Union, Cessna Learning Center, Field House, Administration Building, , fitness center, athletic practice fields, disc golf course, 96-bed multi-structure living complex, and a 200 bed .
By renovating a donated building, in 2010, we expanded our college to include ICC West (2615 West Main Street). This campus is located on the west side of Independence and is home to our technical programs: Allied Health, Cosmetology, and GED/ABE. Additional renovations were completed in 2012 to accomodate our newest program, Veterinary Technology. This state-of-the-art facility includes animal wards, a classroom, lab, surgery, pharmacy, prep room, small animal treatment, food prep, grooming, and radiology.
ICC also maintains presence downtown through the ICC Foundation office and by partnering with the Independence Business Resource Center.
Currently, our educational and support programming includes 35 , 11 , , , men's and women's athletic programs, and a variety of .
Mission Statement
Independence Community College serves the best interests of students and the community by providing academic excellence while promoting cultural enrichment and economic development.
Vision Statement
To be a community college that provides an exceptional educational experience by cultivating intellect, encouraging creativity, and enhancing character in a student and community centered environment.
Core Values

• Integrity: ICC holds its employees and students accountable to be honest, ethical, and transparent.
• Excellence: ICC demonstrates continuous quality improvement in academics and services offered to students and other stakeholders.
• Responsiveness: ICC looks to the future by responding to the emerging needs of its stakeholders.
• Diversity/Enrichment: ICC provides an environment that values uniqueness while promoting personal growth through creativity and innovation.
• Commitment: ICC commits to making decisions that best serve its students and community.