Job Details

JOB SUMMARY:
To maintain the cleanliness and general appearance of the interior of University facilities; areas may include restrooms, hallways, offices, classrooms, laboratories, stairwells, building entrances, and special purpose rooms. This is an on-call as needed position, hours may vary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Clean assigned areas following established schedules and prescribed methods; duties may include removing trash, sweeping and/or dust-mopping floors, polishing hard surfaces, cleaning mirrors, dusting furniture and ledges, wet mopping floors, vacuuming carpets, and washing off tabletops, desktops, countertops, chalkboards, and spot clean walls.

• Stock restrooms and other applicable areas with paper and cleaning products.

• Lock and unlock doors and turn off lights.

• Sweep and/or remove debris, leaves, snow and ice from steps and walks at building entrances.

• Perform special projects as assigned; may include shampooing carpets, stripping and waxing floors, washing walls, windows, baseboards, light fixtures, air vents, door frames, etc.

RELATED DUTIES:

• Observe and report the need for repairs and replacement of equipment, furniture, fixtures, and burnt out light bulbs.

• Stock assigned supply closets with paper products, cleaning chemicals, etc.

• Move furniture and equipment as needed for cleaning purposes.

• Assist other custodial personnel as required.

• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• Valid Driver License may be required for some schedules.

• Ability to effectively communicate with others and maintain good working relations with supervisors, co-workers, and the University community.

• Ability to work alone or as member of a team and perform assigned duties within scheduled time limits.

• Ability to work different shifts.

• Ability to apply routine custodial safety procedures.

• Ability to follow clearly defined oral and/or written instructions.

• Must pass job-related physical examination and relevant skill test prior to being appointed to the position.

• Ability to begin and follow through with the task(s) or plan identified in the job description, and to take the first step in performance of those duties and responsibilities.  

• Reporting of facilities or grounds maintenance needs which are observed.

• Ability to use common cleaning equipment, such as brooms, vacuum cleaners, etc.

• Ability to apply the proper use and care of cleaning equipment and solutions.

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.

• Ability to pass job-related physical examination, skill test, and/or State/Federal mandated training, licensing, and/or certification requirements, within a reasonable period of time.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• One-year of custodial or related work experience preferred.