Housing Custodial Worker

About the role

The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA), Campus Services division is recruiting for experienced Custodial Staff to provide custodial support to the Housing complex. On occasion, this position will need to assist with custodial support during and after large events such as athletic tournaments, concerts and trade shows at the Alaska Airlines Center. Due to the various times events may be scheduled, an applicant should be willing and able to have a flexible work schedule, including working weekends and mandatory overtime.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning rooms and carpet cleaning in the residential housing complex.
• Operating commercial janitorial motorized machines such as floor scrubbers, buffers and carpet cleaning machines to include high pressure and truck mounted extractors.
• Providing support during and after large events at the Alaska Airlines Center.
• Assisting with general building upkeep as needed.
• Assuming Lead responsibilities, including scheduling, assigning, and directing work, as well as reviewing completed tasks to ensure successful outcomes.

Requirements

• Demonstrated work experience in commercial custodial settings that are progressive in nature.
• Extensive knowledge of general custodial, janitorial or housekeeping practices and procedures.
• Experience with commercial janitorial motorized machines such as floor scrubbers, buffers and carpet cleaning machines to include high pressure and truck mounted extractors.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong aptitude for problem-solving.
• Proficient at multitasking and transitioning seamlessly between tasks, with the capability to work both independently and collaboratively in team environments.
• Skilled in operating tools and using cleaning chemicals following safe work practices.
• Proficient in maintaining repair records, ordering parts, and managing inventories.
• Capable of ordering, transporting, and stocking supplies efficiently.
• Experienced in safe working practices related to bloodborne pathogens and other biohazards.
• Adept at reading and interpreting manuals and technical instructions to calculate proportions, percentages, area, and volume for accurate chemical use and application.
• Flexible with the ability to work variable shifts, overtime, and at different locations.

Qualifications

• Six years of demonstrated work history within commercial custodial, commercial janitorial or commercial housekeeper sectors.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Skills

• Commercial custodial knowledge and experience.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Multitasking and transition skills.
• Safe working practices.
• Reading and interpreting manuals and technical instructions.
• Flexibility with variable shifts and overtime.
• Leadership and management skills.
• Positive and supportive campus environment.

Benefits

This position is part of the University of Alaska (UA) full-time, term-funded, non-exempt staff position complete with a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage.

Pay

Maintenance Service Worker IV (MSW4) /Step 1 $22.80/hr. (See Article 9.2 in the L6070 Collective Bargaining Agreement, Wage Grade Schedule)

Schedule

This position is located on the University of Alaska campus in Anchorage. The work schedule will vary due to the need to provide support during and after large events at the Alaska Airlines Center. The position may require working weekends and mandatory overtime.