Custodian I

Position Description Purpose: Under the direction of the Director of Facilities, the Custodian I position is responsible for performing a variety of cleaning, repair, and service activities to WDTC facilities, grounds, equipment and/or furnishings to maintain the health, working order, proper operation, and appearance of building(s) and its operations.

Work Environment:

The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and surfaces that require cleaning and sanitizing. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk, climb, or balance, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and, on rare occasions, move more than 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, with some nights and weekends to support college events. Typical hours are 5:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. but are subject to changes based on college needs. Some overtime may be required depending upon the nature of the task being performed and the deadlines involved.

Position Essential Duties

• Perform cleaning and occasional maintenance and repair tasks in a variety of areas as assigned by the Director of Facilities and in accordance with all applicable guidelines, codes, and regulations. Cleans/disinfects hard and soft surfaces including floors, appliances, doors, windows, furnishings and fixtures in classrooms, shops, offices, restrooms, breakrooms, mechanical rooms and common areas following CDC guidelines. Request clarification when instructions are unclear.
• Vacuum common areas, classrooms and rugs.
• May need to move furniture and equipment to perform cleaning duties.
• Utilize proper PPE at all times.
• Monitor and report low cleaning supply levels to the Director of Facilities.
• Maintain outdoor grounds, cut grass, trim bushes, pull weeds.
• Empty trash and recycling bins.
• Sweep, mop and dust mops floors.
• Clean and maintain restrooms and report low stock to ensure continuous service.
• Operate floor scrubbers and various other equipment.
• Dust furniture and fixtures.
• Clean drinking fountains.
• Notify supervisor of unsafe conditions.
• Support seasonal snow removal with shovels, brooms, and ice melt or sand as directed.
• Report safety hazards, spills, or damage immediately, place caution signage as trained.
• Respond to work orders and service requests; work with Director of Facilities to schedule and complete room set up and take down for various on and off campus functions, which involves moving furniture and other items based on setup design/plans and then properly restoring items afterwards. Monitors and reports any issues and damages from room usage to Director of Facilities.
• Ensure campus conditions are safe – notifying and assisting the administration and appropriate emergency personnel with any emergency, and potentially dangerous or unusual situations. Ensure that assigned buildings and job sites are secured at the end of the day.
• Display ethical and professional behavior in working with students, College personnel and outside agencies associated with the College.
• Support Facilities and Maintenance Technicians with tasks as needed and when workload permits.
• All tasks assigned must be performed on a regular and consistent basis.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED preferred. On the job training provided, no prior custodial experience required. A valid driver’s license is preferred for equipment or supply runs. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to learn U.S. CDC cleaning and disinfection guidelines and proper use of PPE.
• Willing to learn the proper use of cleaning supplies and machinery. Ability to learn chemical safety and obtain required certifications upon hire.
• Ability to learn and follow safety plans, work rules, practices and regulations.
• Ability to learn WDTC work order system and procedures.
• Ability to learn WDTC policies and procedures.
• Able to interpret and follow written safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance information and procedures.
• Ability to learn the WDTC work order system, submit, accept, and close basic tickets.
• Ability to follow written procedures and checklists with accuracy, ask questions when needed.
• Willing to learn basic computer skills.

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Benefit offerings subject to change. Western Dakota Technical College is recruiting candidates who have the legal right to work in the United States without sponsorship. EOE/Statement of Non-Discrimination/Annual Security Report WDTC subscribes to the fullest extent to the principle of the dignity of all people and their labors and will take action to ensure that applicants are employed, assigned, and promoted without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, pregnancy, marital status, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship, political affiliation, disability, status as a veteran, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant for a position is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit, and ability. Inquiries may be directed to the Director of Human Resources at 605-718-2407. (07.2025) ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT/CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires that the college’s Annual Security Report which includes crime statistics be made available to prospective employees and prospective students upon request. Western Dakota Tech’s Annual Security Report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported Clery crimes that occurred on campus and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus safety and security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault prevention and response, timely warnings, emergency response, and other matters. You may obtain this information through the Western Dakota Tech website athttps://www.wdt.edu/assets/docs/uploads/consumer-information/securityreport.pdf. A printed copy of the report may be obtained by writing to the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Student Success, Western Dakota 800 Mickelson Dr., Rapid City, SD 57703 or by calling (605) 718-2931. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - MUST COMPLY WITH THE IMMIGRATION REFORM AND CONTROL ACT OF 1986

Benefits

Western Dakota Technical College offers a wide range of excellent benefits. We provide generous PTO and sick leave, competitive health benefits, and eligibility with the South Dakota Retirement system. Read more about our organization offerings.