Custodian University of Akron

Job Title: Custodian

Reports To: Director of Operations

Location: The University of Akron – Campus Housing

Compensation: $15.00-$16.00 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Capstone On-Campus Management (COCM), with headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama, is a group of student housing professionals focused exclusively on the management of housing communities owned by non‑profits and/or highly affiliated with a university.

The Custodian is responsible for overall cleanliness and maintenance of grounds, interior building, common areas, and exterior of buildings within residential communities at The University of Akron. This position assists with the management of general custodial operations for the communities and performs all routine custodial tasks. The Custodian serves on‑call rotation for emergencies 24 hours per day, 7 days per week on a rotating basis.

• Cleans all entrance/exit doors, halls, stairways, restrooms, offices, lounges, elevators, laundry rooms, trash rooms, corridors, and all common areas.
• Vacuum all carpeted spaces and mop or sweep all non‑carpeted floors including offices. Clean carpet including but not limited to scrubbing and extracting.
• Mop or sweep stairs and stairwells.
• Dust sconces, light fixtures, decorative fixtures, and window ledges as scheduled.
• Cleans and sanitizes all restrooms daily including sinks, toilets, urinals, floors, door handles, mirrors, and counters.
• Clean and/or dust furniture.
• Stock restrooms with soap and paper products.
• Remove all recycling, trash and refuse from the building including offices, and tote trash cans outside for trash pick‑up.
• Assist in mopping and scrubbing trash and storage rooms.
• Wash interior windows as scheduled.
• Cleans grounds and removes litter and debris from sidewalks.
• Monitors snow accumulation to prevent ice buildup, shoveling snow and spreading of salt on walkways.
• Monitor and maintain entrance ways, walkways, common areas, and hallways to ensure they are dry, clear, and safe for pedestrians.
• Unloads and stocks equipment and supplies from loading dock, storage, and Maintenance Shop throughout buildings.
• Prepare and set up furniture and equipment for meetings, conferences, classes, etc. as required.
• Assist with restoring the rooms and common areas to their original condition upon resident or guest move‑out through cleaning and repairs.
• Participate in a 24‑hour emergency custodian on‑call schedule on a rotating basis.
• Responds on‑site within 30 minutes for emergency calls.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
• At least one year of experience in a janitorial or custodial position requiring general cleaning skills.
• Must have troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Verbal communication skills, including proficient reading comprehension and delivery.
• Must be a team player, we all must work together as we strive to provide the best service possible for our customers.
• Must have personal initiative when seeing a need for cleaning within the community.
• Must be punctual, organized, and able to meet deadlines.
• Ability to move and lift up to 50 lbs.

The work environment is mid‑to‑high paced. The noise level is usually moderate.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

Hourly pay rate commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits package, including health benefits, dental benefits, vision coverage, and 401K.

To provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Capstone On‑Campus Management (COCM) will be based on qualifications, and abilities. COCM does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.