Custodian

About the role

The Custodian is part of the Vanderbilt University Maintenance and Operations (VUMO) and is an individual contributor responsible for performing general housekeeping and cleaning duties in various buildings across the Vanderbilt University campus.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning duties; empty trash buckets; dust and polish furniture; wash windows and walls; clean restroom fixtures, sinks and commodes; replenish restroom supplies such as towels, tissues and soap.
• Inspect areas for cleanliness, mechanical failures, and other inappropriate conditions. Notify supervisor when maintenance repairs are needed.
• Maintain individual custodial closet supplies inventory and request supplies and equipment as needed.
• Turn on and off lights, and assigned equipment.
• Clean appliances (when requested)
• Clean & service waterless urinals
• Dispense cleaning chemicals from J-fill station
• Respond to custodial emergency calls if on call
• Sweep, mop, wash, and vacuum floors. Spray, buff, and burnish tile floors.
• Move furniture as necessary for cleaning. Clean light fixtures.
• Pick-up and deliver supplies to various areas at the University. Perform trash removal functions and recyclables.
• Snow removal from entrances of assigned building
• Perform custodial duties in support of events

Requirements

This position does not have supervisory responsibility, this position reports administratively and functionally to the Housekeeping Supervisor.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED is preferred.
• A Valid Driver License is preferred, but not required.

Skills

• Previous custodial, housekeeping experience is preferred, but not required.
• Previous experience in higher education is preferred.
• A customer service driven attitude is necessary.