Custodial Worker (evening) M-f 2:30-11pm

Cusdial Worker positions maintain the cleanliness of campus buildings and ensure a safe, healthy environment at all times for faculty, staff, students and visitors.

Daily work responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Meet designated APPA cleanliness standards.
• Clean, dust and wipe fixtures, furniture, surfaces, walls and windows.
• Clean restrooms. Refill and clean restroom dispensers.
• Empty and clean trash and recycling receptacles. Remove trash and recycling from the building.
• Sweep, mop and burnish floors. Vacuum, spot clean and extract carpets.
• Strip, scrub and apply cleaners, sealers and finishes to hard surface floors.
• Follow all established workplace safety rules and guidelines, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when required.
• Responsible for the orderliness and cleanliness of assigned housekeeping closets and equipment storage areas.
• Perform routine operator maintenance on power equipment and hand tools (e.g. empty, clean, rinse and wash; change belts, hoses, brushes and bags).
• Respond to tenant inquiries and requests for service.
• Report building damage or the need for building repairs.
• Report unauthorized occupants or use.
• Work outside to remove snow, ice and debris from entrances, steps and sidewalks.
• Work overtime, as required, in support of summer operations.

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and effectively communicate with others and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to operate powered and non-powered cleaning equipment.
• Must be willing and able to learn the use of heavy floor care equipment.
• Ability to work with and properly use or learn to use cleaning chemicals and agents, including dilution and dispensing systems.
• Ability to work outdoors in temperatures below 32 degrees and indoors above 90 degrees.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time; lift and carry objects up to 50 lbs.; tolerate frequent bending, stooping, and climbing stairs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated knowledge of commercial cleaning practices.
• Previous experience working as a custodian is highly desirable.
• Commercial Cleaning experience is a plus.

Conditions of Employment:

• This is a non-exempt position, eligible to receive overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• This position is subject to overtime (both scheduled and unscheduled).
• This position may work a non-traditional schedule, typically weekends and holidays.
• Flexibility in scheduling and availability to accommodate special events, emergencies, and/or unscheduled work assignments, which typically include working weekends, holidays.
• This position will be required to wear personal protected equipment (PPE) during specific work duties as determined by the department.
• This position has been designated as essential and will require reporting to work when the university is officially closed.