Janitor/Custodian

Title: Janitor/Custodian
Location: Little Rock, AR 72204
Duration: Contract, Monday to Friday

Job Summary:

The Institutional Services Assistant (Custodian) is responsible for general cleaning of areas in and around office buildings, class rooms, lecture halls, conference rooms, auditoriums, resident halls, dining areas, building common areas, and other areas as required.

Required Education and Experience:

• The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma.
• 1 Custodial position requires DL 730am - 4pm some weekends
• 3 Custodial positions do not require DL 530 am --3pm some weekends
• Must be able to work a flexible work shift including nights, holidays and weekends for campus event coverage.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Six months of experience in general cleaning of office buildings, schools, healthcare, hotels, laboratories, auditoriums, or other similar areas
• Experience working on a college campus.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Dust mop, wet mop and use upright vacuum cleaner
• Handle house cleaner carts
• Empty wastebaskets, replace trash bags, and dump trash
• Dust wipe desktops, tables, shelves, etc. Some shelves may be over the head in height
• Replace tissue paper, paper towels, and soap
• Clean floors by sweeping, vacuuming, and mopping as required
• Clean restroom facilities, offices, and classrooms, including desktops and chalkboards
• Assist with paper recycle pick up
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic cleaning techniques
• Knowledge of cleaning equipment operation and maintenance
• Ability to use cleansers and other agents to clean floors and furniture
• Ability to use housekeeping cleaning supplies and equipment
• Ability to work independently without close supervision
• Ability to follow oral and/or written instructions
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and to prioritize assignments
• Ability to perform repetitive manual work

Cogent is an equal opportunity employer. Cogent will not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical condition), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, citizenship or any other class protected by applicable law.