Custodian

Assures that assigned areas are properly cleaned daily, prompt compliance with Managers and / or shift Building Services Supervisor, custodial closets are neat and organized, the buildings are free of trash and other debris, reporting to the shift Supervisor when supplies are needed, unsafe conditions are reported to shift Supervisor, any trouble with plumbing, lighting, breakage of furniture or any other breakdown of equipment are reported to shift Supervisor, all windows and doors are secured before exiting a room.

Provide custodial services, including trash & recycling, daily cleaning, special events support, and other building services needs for all MICA buildings. Always provide a customer service driven, engaged and pleasantly clean, safe, and attractive environment for our students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors.

• Sweeps, scrubs, waxes and polishes floors.
• Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture and dusts draperies and blinds.
• Empties wastebaskets and recycling containers. Transports trash and waste to disposal areas.
• Cleans in preparation for events set up in auditorium or exhibit galleries.
• Cleans rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, offices, rest rooms, elevators, stairways, exhibit galleries, exterior of exhibit cases, stairwells, entrances and exits, storage rooms and other work areas.
• Cleans and polishes permanent fixtures, various surfaces and trim.

Tile floors are spot mopped or dry mopped almost daily, auto-scrubbed monthly (sweep, wash, buff). Stairwells are cleaned at a minimum of three times each week. Dusting of lighting, windows, blinds and draperies twice per week. Vacuuming of offices three times per week. Cleaning behind computers in labs/ classrooms/ offices. Entrances are kept clean and free of trash, dirt, etc., door windows are cleaned daily. Dusting of HVAC filter returns once per month. Windows are cleaned on the inside and outside of the first floor only, and inside windows on the other floors. Assist with major cleaning projects when scheduled, including dusting of difficult to reach areas, window cleaning, studio cleaning, shop cleaning, waxing of floors, etc. Clean restrooms, heavy trash removal, sweeping, mopping, dusting, re-stocking of restroom supplies, cleaning toilets. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Ability to walk across campus, stoop, kneel, crouch, navigate stairs. Operate industrial cleaning equipment. Ability to stand for long periods of time. Ability to work in various climactic conditions and around materials used in the making of works of art (e.g., clay, ceramics dust, fibers, wood shop areas, printmaking, painting, sculpture, drawing mediums, etc.).

High school diploma or GED, with relevant experience OR 5 years experience in janitorial or housekeeping services. Stable work or education history with excellent attendance record. Ability to perform basic math as well as read, write, and speak English to understand and communicate written / verbal instructions. Ability to communicate effectively with the supervisor and co-workers. Ability to use or learn how to use a PC and read/send email. Ability to use or learn how to use a two-way radio. Willing to learn to use heavy floor care equipment. Ability to work well with others in a team-oriented environment. Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. Ability to work on ladders. Basic knowledge of common safety practices and OSHA regulations.

2-5 years of related experience or a combination of 5 years of experience and training. Prior experience working on a college campus. Have and maintain a valid drivers license and satisfactory driving.