Custodian (Facilities Management)

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Cleans, sweeps, vacuums, and polishes floors.
• Uses various tools, equipment, and cleaning materials including hand and power scrubbing and polishing equipment, small and large vacuum cleaners, large commercial type buffer, broom, dust brush, dust pan, wet and dry mop, bucket mop wringer, special cleaning solution, and chemical cleaners.
• Cleans identified or assigned areas/spaces with required cleaners and disinfecting solutions.
• Cleans walls, windows, window blinds and shades, ceilings, and doors. May work from ladders or scaffolding.
• Replenishes towels, soap, toilet tissue, linen, and other supplies as required.
• Inspects exterior and interior of building for service issues and reports all damages, malfunctions, and needed repairs to supervisor.
• Removes trash from assigned areas.
• Moves furniture, miscellaneous equipment, supplies, and/or recyclable materials, empties large and small trash containers, removes miscellaneous debris and discarded building materials such as broken plaster, wood, and brick.
• Removes recyclable materials and maintains appropriate separation. Transports biohazard containers to designated area.
• Removes snow, ice, and debris from building entrances, sidewalks, and other areas as required.
• Maintains equipment and work areas in clean and orderly condition.
• Observes safety precautions and properly uses equipment and products.
• Sets up and removes furniture, miscellaneous equipment, and supplies required for meetings and special events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read and write to be able to read labels on cleaning and detergent materials, disinfecting solutions, and so forth.
• Ability to operate large powered vacuum cleaners, cleaning and buffing equipment.
• Ability to interact and/or work with faculty, students, staff, and visitors in a respectful and courteous manner.
• Ability to lift, carry, or otherwise move and position objects and materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, or otherwise move about campus on a continuous basis.
• Ability to ascend/descend stairs on a regular basis in order to sufficiently clean them.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or graduation equivalent preferred.
• One year or more of experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license preferred.