Custodian - Liberty, NY

Location: New York

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, compo stables, 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.
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* Required Qualifications:

*** 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.
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** 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.
** Custodian Responsibilities – 95%
*** 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…