Custodian

Position Summary

Under immediate supervision and direction, custodians perform custodial work for the general maintenance of university buildings and related work as required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning in all areas of a building and floor areas such as vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and buffing
• Clean bathrooms and refill supplies
• Collect trash from receptacles and empty into designated areas
• Lock and unlock doors as required
• Clean porches, entrances and windows of buildings
• Clean, store and perform routine preventative maintenance on equipment
• Serve as on-call personnel to assist in emergency clean up
• Regular and predictable attendance required
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Job Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent is required. No previous work experience is necessary. Must have the ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to follow oral and written directions
• Ability to observe and use safe working conditions
• Ability to use and care for janitorial supplies, chemicals and equipment
• Ability to use a 6ft ladder
• Ability to lift and carry equipment and furniture regularly
• Ability to operate a buffer, small tools and other equipment related to custodial duties