Custodian

The Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County Custodian provides custodian service in assigned areas for Extension Education Center. Clean, dust, polish, vacuum, wet mop, sweep, and maintain floors on a regular basis. Deep and general cleaning of all offices, common areas, meeting rooms, teaching kitchen, commercial kitchen, storage areas, and entryways. Empty/clean all waste receptacles, remove trash, compostables, and recyclable materials. Use and maintain assigned equipment and hand tools while ensuring storage room is orderly and neat. Clean restroom facilities daily; supply with sufficient paper products. Wash walls, windows, and sills on a regular basis. Sweep/shovel snow from stair/walks to building; keep entrances clean from debris. Responsible for complying with all OSHA/PESH safety regulations in performance of duties.

This is a part time, 20 hours per week, benefits eligible position.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Six (6) months volunteer or work-related experience.
• Basic Computer Skills including use of e-mail and computer-based time collection.
• Physical ability to do heavy lifting (able to lift and carry 50 pounds), to shovel snow, carry supplies and equipment.
• Ability to climb and perform work from a ladder.
• Demonstrated ability to provide cleaning, maintenance, and repair work.
• Knowledge of cleaning, maintenance, and repair methods, materials, and techniques applicable to public buildings.
• Ability to work independently and to complete work within a reasonable time frame.
• Ability to identify and address safety concerns in the workplace.
• Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
• Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.

• Demonstrated knowledge of general maintenance such as but not limited to: carpet maintenance, and stripping and waxing of floors.
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities and arrange own workload.
• Demonstrated initiative, reliability, and dependability.
• Demonstrated ability to meet the demands of assigned tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a variety of settings, including outdoors.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively to co-workers, volunteers, and community leaders.

• Comply with established health and safety regulations and guidelines including OSHA/PESHA regulations.
• Safely operate all vehicles and other job-related equipment.
• Follow instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies.
• Record use and storage of all chemicals and cleaners utilized in MSDS record book as required.
• Interact with clientele, staff, volunteers, and the public in a courteous and respectful manner at all times.
• Clean and maintain appliances and equipment such as refrigerators, stoves, hot water heaters, furnaces, lawn mowers, tractors, floor scrubbers, etc.
• Set up and tear down meeting facilities.
• Alert Executive Director of any major problems or repairs needed.
• Perform a substantial amount of routine, non-complex tasks to support the facilities administration of the Association. Duties may include, but not be limited to:

• Building Cleaning/Upkeep/Security: On a daily, weekly or monthly basis as directed clean and maintain all rooms/entrances/hallways/common areas of all buildings, including emptying waste baskets/trash; cleaning washroom facilities and replacing lavatory supplies; mopping/sweeping/waxing/vacuuming; keeping storage areas free of fire hazards and debris; cleaning entrance rugs; cleaning windows/doors; dusting window sills, cabinets, other furniture, and shelves, and all other tasks as assigned. Includes maintaining security of buildings and grounds (opening, closing and locking doors, etc.)
• Vehicle/Equipment/Lighting Upkeep: Assist in the minor troubleshooting and scheduling of routine maintenance/inspections of vehicles and equipment as directed; replace bulbs and/or ballasts of interior/exterior lighting when necessary, keep light fixtures clean; routine maintenance of building(s) mechanical equipment, including furnaces, air conditioners, ice machine, refrigeration units, etc.
• Vehicle/Equipment Record Maintenance: maintain a log of activities and duties performed on vehicles/equipment and any other forms, paperwork, records, etc. as assigned.
• Storage: Assist with the storage and removal from storage of cars and recreational vehicles as directed.
• Special Events: Set up and clean-up for events and meetings according to schedule and as directed, including emptying trash, cleaning restrooms and restocking supplies, sweeping/cleaning/mopping/vacuuming/waxing floors, taking down and setting up tables and chairs, etc., interacting with and assisting customers and catering staff as needed and directed.
• Sullivan County Youth Fair: Prepare, clean and maintain grounds, buildings, driveways, etc., before, during and after fair; assist with fair set up and tear down; manage trash/debris removal. Work hours will be adjusted during this period.
• Grounds Maintenance: Perform landscape and road/sidewalk maintenance such as: mow grass as directed, maintain shrubbery and area around shrubs, weeding, fertilizing, rolling, etc.; snowplow, shovel and salt driveways, building entrances, parking lots, etc. Includes operation of small hand/motor equipment (lawn mower, weed eater, shovel, etc.) and large motor equipment (tractor, snow plow, etc.)

• In cooperation with Supervisor and/or Executive Director, jointly develop and pursue a professional development plan as a means to increase competencies relative to position accountabilities and to address changes and Association priorities.
• Collaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension and perform other duties as assigned.

• Support the Association to maintain a safe working environment.
• Be familiar with and strive to follow any applicable federal, state, local regulations, Association health and safety policy/procedure/requirement and standard.
• Act proactively to prevent accidents/injuries and communicate hazards to supervisors when identified.

• Maintain respectful and professional interactions with clientele, staff, volunteers and the public.
• Assist the Cornell Cooperative Extension system in reaching out to various audiences.
• Aware of, and adheres to, established Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Sample County policies, procedures and Cornell Cooperative Extension Skills for Success.
• Contribute to the overall success of the organization by performing all assigned duties in a professional, timely and accurate manner.

• Vacation, Sick and Personal time
• Paid Holidays
• NYS Health Insurance Program (including Dental Insurance)
• NYS Retirement
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Tax Deferred Annuity
• Voluntary Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Group Universal Life Insurance
• Voluntary Personal Accidental Insurance
• Voluntary Legal Plan Insurance
• Voluntary Long Term Care Insurance
• Voluntary Auto and Homeowner’s Insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Voluntary New York’s College Savings Program

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