Custodian, General

Overview

Applications must be submitted by 12:01 a.m., January 28, 2026.

NTC offers outstanding career opportunities at our campus with state-of-the-art technology and a stimulating and diverse environment. Employees are offered a Total Rewards package with competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and generous paid time off – including two paid closures for the winter holiday (Christmas – New Year) and summer (week of July 4th), for most full-time positions. NTC is “The College that Cares” and makes a difference in the lives of our employees and students.

If you have the desire to help students while positively impacting the community, we’d love for you to join our team!

Starting Hourly Rate Based On Qualifications

$19.34

Job Summary

JOB SUMMARY, DESCRIPTION &

QUALIFICATIONS:

The Custodian ensures a clean, safe, and well-maintained environment by performing a variety of cleaning, light maintenance, and event setup tasks across campus facilities. Responsibilities include maintaining floors, restrooms, and other surfaces; operating cleaning equipment; and managing the safe handling of chemicals.

This position will be located at our Wittenberg location and will work 6 hours per week.

Facility Cleaning and Maintenance and Event Setup

• Clean and maintain various flooring surfaces, including LVT, tile, carpet, and concrete.
• Scrub and sanitize restrooms, including sinks, toilets, fixtures, walls, and floors.
• Restock restroom supplies such as paper products and soap.
• Clean windows, walls, ceilings, and other surfaces.
• Collect and dispose of trash and recyclables.
• Set up and move furniture and equipment for events.

Equipment Operation and Safety

• Operate and maintain equipment such as vacuums, carpet shampooers, scrubbers, and buffing machines.
• Handle cleaning chemicals in accordance with safety protocols.
• Utilize ladders safely to perform cleaning and maintenance tasks.

Building Security and Emergency Support

• Lock and unlock doors to ensure the security of assigned buildings.
• Respond to emergencies and assist management as necessary.
• Assist with directing customers to safe locations during severe weather.

Additional Responsibilities

• Unpack and put away supply orders.
• Remove snow from assigned building entrances.
• Use college vehicles for local pickups or drop-offs of supplies or equipment.
• Replace light bulbs.

In limited circumstances, NTC may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position.

Education: Less than High School Education

Experience: 2 Years

Additional Experience Information

Some custodial experience is preferred.

In order to perform the functions and responsibilities of the position (listed above) the following knowledge, skills, and abilities, including language skills, reasoning and mathematical abilities are essential.

Language Skills

Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, emails and memos; discuss information one-on-one and in small groups.

Math Skills

Ability to add and subtract numbers using basic units of measurement.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions; solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Technical Skills

Ability to navigate to and between computer applications; read/reply to emails, open/save/close files and applications; find, format and print documents; operate common office equipment.

Customer Service Skills

Ability to pleasantly initiate, maintain and end a conversation; act in a professional manner using appropriate language and body language.

• Carrying/Lifting 10-25lbs:
  Medium
• Carrying/Lifting 25-50lbs:
  Low
• Carrying/Lifting >50lbs:
  Low
• Sitting:
  Low
• Standing/Walking/Climbing:
  High
• Squatting/Crouching/Kneeling/Bending:
  High
• Repetitive Hand/Foot Movement:
  Low
• Pushing/Pulling/Reaching Above Shoulder:
  High

• Indoor/Office Work Environment:
  High
• Outdoor Weather
  
  Conditions:
  
  Low
• Irritated or Agitated Individuals: N/A
• Hostile or Violent Individuals: N/A
• Hazardous Fumes/Odors/Toxic Chemicals:
  Low
• Confined Spaces (as identified by OSHA): N/A
• Work-Related Travel:
  Low
• Smell Requirement: N/A
• Specific Vision:
  High
• Hearing: N/A
• Taste: N/A