General Job Summary:

This is a part-time (30-35 hours per week) afternoon and evening position located on the Emmetsburg Campus. Primary duties are to perform routine custodial duties including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming and cleaning walls, floors carpets, equipment, whiteboards, etc. Assist with lawn care and snow removal. Works with cleaning equipment, expendable cleaning supplies. Some holiday and weekend work required. This is an “essential” personnel position and will require the employee to work during periods of adverse weather.

 % of TIME                                           Essential Duties/Responsibilities  

1. Represent the College in a positive manner to other employees, students, visitors, and the community.

2. Ability to perform medium lifting and repetitious physical activity.

3. Knowledge of use of common cleaning implements, such as mops and brooms.

4. Knowledge of and ability to safely operate common cleaning equipment, such as vacuum cleaners, wet vacs, shampoo machines, and other standard cleaning equipment.

5. Knowledge of and ability to use common cleaning solutions such as floor wax, furniture wax, detergents, etc.

6. Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

7. Knowledge of and ability to operate lawn mowers and snow removal equipment.

8. Ability to use common hand tools: hammers, saws, wrenches, etc.

Special Demands:

Light to medium work. Position requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally; up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to lift or move objects. Must be able to perform routine stooping, bending, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions continually. Occasional kneeling and crawling. May be subject to bio-hazardous waste, chemicals; moving mechanical parts; electrical current; working on scaffolding and ladders; atmospheric conditions that may affect the respiratory system or the skin; fumes, odors, dust, mists, gasses or poor ventilation; noise; and vibrators. Must complete Bloodborne Pathogens Training because of potential exposure to blood or body fluids while performing cleaning duties. May be required to travel utilizing personal vehicle. Must have valid driver’s license, good driving record and provide proof of insurance.

Employment with Iowa Lakes Community College is dependent upon successful passage of a criminal background check.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential functions, job duties/responsibilities, and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:  

High School diploma or willingness to obtain equivalency required. A diploma or Associate Degree in a specific maintenance area is also acceptable. Experience as a custodian or housekeeper desired.

Salary: $9.40 per hour day rate, plus evening differential rate

Fringe Benefits:  Vacation and sick leave.

Application Process:  
To guarantee that your application will be considered, your completed application packet must be received by July 28, 2008. Position remains open until filled. Print an application packet (below) or call 712.362.0426 to request an application packet from Iowa Lakes Community College, Human Resources Office, 19 South 7^th Street, Estherville, IA 51334.  Email questions or requests to: smadison@iowalakes.edu. 

The following items must be included in your application packet before it will be considered a complete application:

• Employment Application form (included in application packet)

• Applicant Confidential Information form (included in application packet)

• A letter addressing your qualifications for the position (optional)

• A resume (optional)

Only complete application packets will be considered for the position vacancy.

  EEO/AA EMPLOYER  
Review of applications will begin July 28,2008.

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