Custodian
Center for Public Partnerships & Research · Topeka Metropolitan Area · 3 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
Job Description
- Cleans and maintains common areas, offices, classrooms, student dormitory rooms, fitness areas, gymnasium spaces, and other assigned areas.
- Vacuums, spot cleans, bonnets, and extracts carpeted floors and upholstered furniture using appropriate equipment.
- Cleans and maintains hard-surface floors using established procedures and specialized equipment.
- Dusts and polishes furniture, fixtures, and other surfaces. Returns furniture to standard arrangements and assists with furniture moving and room setups.
- Cleans walls, windows, doors, blinds, drinking fountains, and other assigned surfaces.
- Empties waste receptacles and properly disposes of nonhazardous waste.
- Cleans and sanitizes exercise equipment and disinfects exercise mats.
- Aids in setting up and storing mats and equipment used for training classes.
- Performs periodic deep cleaning of offices, classrooms, dormitory rooms, and other areas as directed.
Responsibilities
- 60% - Common Areas, Offices, Classrooms, and Residential Areas
- 20% - Restroom and Bath Facilities
- 10% - Facility and Student Support
- 10% - Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Valid Kansas driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds constantly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
- Must be able to work on ladders.
- Physical strength sufficient to stand the strain of working long hours at custodial tasks.
- Ability to work under a variety of extremes of temperature and weather, both inside and outdoors.
- Willingness and ability to work overtime or temporary change in schedule, as needed.
- Willingness and ability to respond to after-hours emergencies as needed.
Qualifications
- None required.
- Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of materials, methods, and practices used in cleaning operations; Custodial experience in large residential or commercial buildings; Knowledge of and experience with the operation, use, and care of vacuum cleaners, floor scrubbing machines, polishing machines, and other janitorial equipment; Advanced training in custodial and high-volume cleaning operations; Experience interacting with customers and/or the public.