"Custodial Worker 1 (2 Openings)"

Custodial Worker 1 (2 Openings)

Pennsylvania Western University, Edinboro

Posting Number: S358P
Type of Employment: Full Time
Bargaining Unit: AFSCME
Salary Range: $32,078
Position Classification: Custodial Worker 1
Department: Facilities Management

Job Summary / Basic Function:

Custodial Worker 1 has the responsibility of cleaning a building or a particular area of the building(s).

Performs Custodial duties, including but not limited to the following:

1. Dust mops, wet mops, buffs, strips, waxes floors.
2. Vacuums and shampoos carpeting.
3. Washes windows.
4. Dusts and washes furniture.
5. Washes blackboards.
6. Changes light bulbs from a reasonable height.
7. Empties wastebaskets, carries all wastes to pick-up area.
8. Cleans and disinfects bathrooms, including mirrors, hand bowls, toilets, walls, showers and floors. Replenishes bathroom supplies.
9. Shovels snow from immediate entrances.
10. Collects and disposes of debris around building.
11. Reports needed repairs in his/her area to immediate supervisors.
12. Keeps a stock of cleaning supplies by placing order with immediate supervisors.

Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Ability to read and understand written materials.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Preferred Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED.
Previous custodial experience preferred.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to shoulder height (1/3 of the time). Must be able to carry up to 100 lbs., via team lift, (1/3 of the time). Must be able to push/pull up to 50 lbs. (1/3 of the time). Additional requirements include: Bending, Twisting, Kneeling, Squatting, Crawling, Reaching out and up, Wrist-Turning, Grasping, Pinching and Finger Manipulation (1/3 to 2/3 of the time).

Work Location: Edinboro Campus
Work Hours: 7am-3pm Monday through Friday