Custodian, Housing Operations (Facilities & Real Estate)

Custodial services are a 24-hour business. There are multiple shifts available, both day and night. Shift can be discussed further with the hiring manager during the interview stage.

We are seeking Custodian, Housing Operations to clean office buildings, laboratories, classrooms, and/or outside areas. Custodians also move furniture, appliances, and/or equipment.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Cleans, sweeps, vacuums, and polishes floors. Uses various tools, equipment, and cleaning materials to include, but not limited to, hand and power scrubbing and polishing equipment, small and large vacuum cleaners, large commercial-type buffer, broom, dust brush, dustpan, wet and dry mop, bucket mop wringer, special cleaning solution, and chemical cleaners.
• Cleans identified or assigned areas/spaces with required cleaners and disinfecting solutions.
• Cleans walls, windows, window blinds and shades, ceilings, and doors. May work from ladders or scaffolding.
• Replenishes towels, soap, toilet tissue, linen, and other supplies as required.
• Inspects the exterior and interior of the building for service issues and reports all damages, malfunctions, and needed repairs to the supervisor.
• Removes trash from assigned areas. Moves furniture, miscellaneous equipment, supplies, and/or recyclable materials, empties large and small trash containers, removes miscellaneous debris and discarded building materials such as broken plaster, wood, and brick.
• Removes recyclable materials and maintains appropriate separation.
• Transports biohazard containers to the designated area.
• Removes snow, ice, and debris from building entrances, sidewalks, and other areas as required
• Maintains equipment and work areas in clean and orderly condition.
• Observes safety precautions and uses equipment and products properly.
• Sets up and removes furniture, miscellaneous equipment, and supplies required for meetings and special events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or graduation equivalent preferred.
• One or more years of experience preferred.
• Valid Driver's license preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read and write such as to be able to read labels on cleaning and detergent materials, disinfecting solutions, and so forth.
• Ability to operate large powered vacuum cleaners, cleaning and buffing equipment.
• Ability to interact and/or work with faculty, students, staff, and visitors in a respectful and courteous manner.
• Ability to lift, carry or otherwise move and position objects and materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk or otherwise move about campus on a continuous basis.
• Ability to ascend/descend stairs on a regular basis in order to sufficiently clean them.

***This is a Bargaining Unit position. All newly hired employees in Bargaining Unit positions shall be considered "probationary" employees until completion of 90 calendar days of employment. The university will notify the employees' union. Bargaining Unit employees shall become eligible for benefits upon completion of their probationary period.***

Classified Title: BU Housekeeper-SSR
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Custodian, Housing Operations (Facilities & Real Estate)
Role/Level/Range: SWORKER2/01/BU
Starting Salary Range: $16.92 per hour, increases to $19.55 after 12 months
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: varies
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Homewood Campus
Department name: Housing Operations and Maintenance
Personnel area: University Administration