Custodian - New Kensington Center (Regular Part-Time) (Staff)

Division: Facilities Management & Construction | Department: Facilities & Grounds

About the role

This position is responsible to perform daily cleaning of facilities in accordance with established standards and procedures including setups and minor equipment repair.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning of all interior space within an assigned area including changing air filters as needed.
• Clean all restroom facilities, e.g., sinks, toilets, floors, and walls.
• Move furniture and transport boxes of College materials as needed.
• Empty trash and recycling containers.
• Clean upholstered furniture; clean and polish other furniture and fixtures.
• Sweep and mop floors.
• Run mechanical auto scrubber in hallways, corridors, etc.
• Buff hard surface floors with an electric buffer.
• Vacuum and shampoo carpets and furniture as needed.
• Strip and wax floors.
• Wash walls and windows.
• Report maintenance repairs, damaged furniture, or other maintenance or safety concerns to the facilities office.
• Change light bulbs and ceiling tile, and perform monthly equipment safety checks of fire extinguishers [AM], exit lights, and AEDs [PM].
• Perform set-ups and tear-downs for events prior to or on the day of the event.
• Fill various dispensers, e.g., restrooms, and lids for coffee cups.
• Keep equipment clean and in good working order.
• Order supplies in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintain the custodial closet in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Occasionally responsible for exterior work, e.g., snow removal, entrance cleaning, and trash removal.
• Maintain up-to-date with professional credentials, best practices, and current disciplines including continued educational requirements through certifications, seminars, training programs, etc.
• Maintain and develop work-related knowledge, skills, and competencies related to the job through professional and cross-training opportunities.
• Attend all required meetings and training.
• Perform additional grade-level support duties as assigned.

Skills

• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Read, comprehend and follow instructions/work orders.
• Ability to consistently provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments, including managing multiple projects/tasks concurrently and meet varied deadlines.
• Ability to respond professionally to unpredictability.
• Identify problems and assist with problem solving.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior work performance must have met or exceeded appropriate work standards.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA Criminal Record Check Clearance, and FBI Federal Criminal History Record Clearance are required (at applicant’s expense).

Physical Demands