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Stanford University

Palo Alto, CA, USA

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Custodian

This position is represented by SEIU Local 2007 and the collective bargaining agreement between the university and SEIU Local 2007 governs the terms and conditions of employment.

Anticipated Shift:

  • Shift 1: Monday-Friday 6:45 AM-3:15 PM
  • Shift 2: Tuesday-Saturday 7:45 AM-4:15 PM
  • Shift 3: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

The anticipated shift is based on the operational needs and can change at any time with notice. This position can have any of these schedules.

ABOUT STANFORD UNIVERSITY AND RESIDENTIAL & DINING ENTERPRISES:

Stanford University is one of the world's leading teaching and research universities... [full about section truncated for brevity, but include key points on R&DE].

This role is designated as essential and requires incumbents to report to work onsite. Telecommuting is not available for this role.

This position will provide custodial support for Stanford's Student Housing facilities. He/She/They will be responsible for cleaning, organizing, and maintaining an assigned student housing area. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, and other duties may be assigned:

  • Organize and maintain all equipment and chemicals in the custodial closet in a secure, clean, and in ready condition for use.
  • Understand how to prepare and use all chemicals and maintained Safety Data Sheets (SDS) manual on cleaning chemicals.
  • Clean a variety of floors and floor coverings.
  • Clean, scrub, sweep, pick up, wipe, wash, dust, polish all common interior/exterior areas including walls, handrails, fixtures, woodwork, ceilings, furniture, light fixtures, appliances, picture frames, mirrors, water fountains, switch covers, and shelving.
  • Clean and sanitize restrooms, shower rooms, laundry rooms, and locker areas.
  • Report to management all emergencies' damages, fixtures/furniture losses, maintenance needs, equipment repairs, and safety issues.
  • Clean windows and doors in the designated upper floor interior windows and first floor exterior and interior windows as required.
  • Clean kitchenette. Remove and relocate dishes from counter to designated area. Clean exterior and interior of stove, refrigerator, sink, counter tops, cabinets, and drawers.
  • Provide full-service support for summer programs including but not limited to clean guest rooms, make bed with clean linen, and provide towels for bathroom.
  • Perform a variety of labor related tasks. Move and set up furniture for special events; replace light bulbs, replace vacuum cleaner bags and belts, pick up and deliver newsletters, flyers, perform periodic inspections, and various other tasks required in the event of an emergency.
  • Perform light maintenance work such as simple painting, replace washer in faucets, clean out and/or plunge drains, and use water removal equipment in the event of flooding.
  • Provide information by demonstrating cleaning techniques, equipment, and cleaning chemicals to new and seasonal temporary employees.
  • Clean Resident Fellow apartments. Provide general cleaning tasks.
  • Responsible for ensuring that the key rings are always secure and checked in at the end of each shift.
  • Responsible for adhering to all safety guidelines and procedures; must wear safety gear in performing tasks such as wearing safety glasses, gloves, and protective clothing when appropriate.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Work areas are in, around, and outside of student housing facilities. EQUIPMENT USED: Commercial cleaning chemicals, Commercial cleaning supplies, Cleaning equipment (equipment including vacuum, mop, broom, rake, blower, and power-wash or other powered machines).

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: This position is considered moderately to highly physical... [details on lifting, etc.].

Minimum Requirements: One-year previous custodial experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: [list].

Certificates and Licenses Required: Valid California Non-commercial Class C Driver's license at most locations.

The expected pay for this position is $29.54 (Step 1) per hour. Placement in the pay range is subject to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Additional Information:

  • Schedule: Full-time
  • Job Code: 7654
  • Employee Status: Regular
  • Grade: A13
  • Requisition ID: 108176
  • Work Arrangement: On Site
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