Job Details
Job Category: Facilities
Position Title: Custodian
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Division: Finance and Administration
Department: Facilities - Custodial Services
Work Arrangement type: On-Site (Hamilton, NY) – expected to work fully at the designated campus/office location.
Hiring Wage/Salary Range: $20.47 / hour
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.
Certifications: A current, valid driver’s license, in accordance with the University’s Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Use Policy may be required for certain work opportunities.
Physical Requirements:
- 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.
Accountabilities:
Accountable for cleaning in assigned area(s) to meet established standards and maintain safe conditions.
- 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.
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