Custodian

Job Details

CLASSIFICATION: Support Staff

DEPARTMENT: Facilities Management, Planning & Construction

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Custodial Manager, Custodial Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY: With minimal supervision, perform a broad range of tasks and duties associated with general building custodial services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Through a work order system, as well as direction from others, provide general building custodial tasks including but not limited to: entrance ways, hallways, restrooms, shower rooms, kitchens, lounges, stairwells, dorm rooms, etc.
• Keep building furniture, equipment and premises clean, neat and safe at all times.
• Make efficient use of custodial supplies
• Operate various types of custodial equipment such as vacuum cleaners
• Maintain custodial inventory, place orders for custodial supplies and receive/verify delivery of custodial supplies.
• Provide routine care and maintenance to cleaning equipment.
• Perform minor repairs when possible and report the need for maintenance work orders to be written when repairs require special skills.
• Provide routine plant services coverage to assigned areas and to other areas during absences of departmental personnel.
• Evaluate and assist with selection of new cleaning products and equipment.
• Comply with all safety procedures and work guidelines encountered in the maintenance and operation of institutional buildings and natural environments.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED, up to one year of related experience, or a combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the requirements of this position.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of cleaning methods, materials and equipment.
• Ability to perform manual tasks requiring above average physical strength.
• Possess the ability to work independently, under the direction of others, follow oral and written instructions, and work with other staff members as part of a team to create and maintain a positive, productive, safe and efficient work environment.
• Satisfactory background checks will be required.

TO APPLY: Qualified candidates should attach their cover letter and resume to their online application by clicking “Apply Now”. Please attach documents as a PDF file.