"Custodian"

Accountabilities

Accountable for cleaning in assigned area(s) to meet established standards and maintain safe conditions.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conducts detail-oriented cleaning tasks such as dusting surfaces, cleaning walls, and polishing fixtures and furniture.
• Maintains floor care through processes such as vacuuming, shampooing carpets, spot removal, burnishing, and stripping and waxing.
• Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness in restrooms, shower rooms and locker rooms through detail-oriented cleaning and disinfection practices.
• Removes garbage and recycling from assigned areas and assists with garbage removal around the exterior perimeter of assigned building(s).
• Responsible for following all safety protocols while carrying out assigned duties including properly wearing all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and keeping up-to-date will all required safety training.
• Responsible for reporting maintenance and safety concerns to the Facilities main office.
• Assists with moves, deliveries, setups for special events and coverage for athletics events.
• Maintains all custodial areas (offices, closets, storage areas) in an orderly and clean state.
• Manages inventory of cleaning supplies within assigned areas.
• Works with Custodial Forepersons for day-to-day needs.
• Works well with colleagues within the Facilities department as well as across campus.
• Responsible for maintaining professionalism and a positive attitude when working with colleagues across campus.
• Upholds Department mission and values by continuously providing exceptional customer service to students, staff and campus visitors.
• Maintains flexibility to handle diverse job assignments.
• Other job related duties as assigned.

Professional Experience/Qualifications

• Must be available for work in excess of normal schedule as needed, and reachable by phone for emergencies.
• Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Must possess effective communication skills, demonstrating the ability to accurately exchange information and follow instructions in both verbal and written formats.
• Must have customer service skills.
• Must have the ability to interact with students on a daily basis, responding to them in a positive, professional and friendly manner.
• Must have basic computer skills and the ability to use / learn Gmail, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, FAMIS work order / time card management system.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment as required.
• Must be capable of working in a setting with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, and visitors on a daily basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous custodial experience in an educational setting.
• Knowledge of standard cleaning methods and procedures.
• Experience using cleaning equipment, chemicals and tools.

Education

A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Other Information

This position is deemed essential under the University's Essential Personnel Policy.

Physical Demands

• Ability to carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to operate machinery and power tools in a safe manner.
• Ability to work in extreme elements including but not limited to inclement weather and low-temperature facilities.
• Must be able to conduct manual snow removal when applicable.
• Must be able to handle heavy equipment, such as industrial vacuum cleaners, shampooers, buffers as well as containers, such as trash bags and cans.
• Ability to bend, reach and stand for long periods.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and overtime, as required.
• Responsible for following all procedures to conduct work activities in a safe manner including but not limited to wearing PPE required for specific duties and safe handling of chemicals as outlined by University policies and/or the supervisor.
• Responsible for immediately reporting any unsafe conditions to the supervisor and/or Environmental Health and Safety.

EEO Statement

The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of skills and experience, capacity to do the job, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.